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This research aims to assess the effectiveness of ultrahigh gradient strength systems for cardiac diffusion tensor imaging.

February 2, 2026Open Access

Motion compensated spin echo cardiac diffusion tensor imaging in multiple cardiac phases using an ultrahigh gradient strength scanner

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This research aims to assess the effectiveness of ultrahigh gradient strength systems for cardiac diffusion tensor imaging.
Utilized ultrahigh strength gradient systems for imaging.
Conducted motion compensated spin echo (MCSE) cardiac diffusion tensor imaging (cDTI) during multiple cardiac phases.
Focused on improving imaging reliability during diastole.
Showed higher signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) in imaging.
Identified dynamic changes in cardiac microstructure during diastole.
Highlighted the potential for increased use of multiphase MCSE in clinical cDTI research.

Abstract

Ultrahigh strength gradient systems deliver higher SNR for MCSE and more robust imaging in diastole. While further work is required to further improve the reliability in diastole, at ultrahigh gradient strengths, cDTI using MCSE can identify dynamic changes in the cardiac microstructure. These findings will lead to more widespread use of multiphase MCSE in cDTI clinical research.

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Paul et al. (Thu,) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6980fd3cc1c9540dea80ef89 https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jocmr.2026.102699

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