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This is a Quantitative Study study.

September 17, 2025

Analysis of patch, dipole, microstrip, and loop Tx arrays as a bore-tube integrated 7T body coil

Key Points

The patch array achieved superior transmit uniformity and power-efficiency for 7T body MRI.
Simulation of four array types showed that the patch design outperformed others in significant metrics.
Full co-simulation/body-model approach was used to assess performance of various pTx configurations.
Results indicate the potential for improved clinical body imaging at 7T using the patch transmit array.

Abstract

Motivation: The lack of a bore-tube integrated body Tx coil, such as those in common use at 1.5T and 3T, poses a significant barrier to clinical acceptance of 7T. Goal(s): We evaluate transmit and SAR efficiency, uniformity, and load stability of 4 different bore-tube integrated 7T body transmitters for use with arbitrary trajectory pTx pulses. Approach: We simulated 8-channel patch, dipole, microstrip, loop pTx arrays, and a birdcage coil using a full co-simulation/body-model approach and evaluated their performance for optimized trajectory pTx excitation. Results: Patch array demonstrated superior transmit uniformity and power-efficiency, making it a promising design for 7T body MRI. Impact: Our findings suggest that the patch pTx array can improve 7T body MRI by enhancing transmit efficiency and stability while maintaining SAR safety. Development of such an array could enable facilitate clinical body imaging at 7T.

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