Table 1 Summary of imaging parameters for phantom and in vivo studies*
| Sequences | Interpulse Phase Evolution (°) | Interpulse Delay (ms) | Total Pulse Duration (ms) | TR for Phantom Studies (ms) | TR for in vivo Studies (ms) | Component Pulse Flip Angles (°) | Resultant Flip Angle (°) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard SSFP | NA | NA | 0.6 | 9.68 | 3.1 | 70 | 70 |
| 1-2-1 WE-SSFP | 180 | 2.2 | 5.0 | 9.68 | 8.9 | 17.7 – 35.4 – 17.7 | 70 |
| 1-1 WE-SSFP | 180 | 2.2 | 2.8 | 9.68 | 6.5 | 35.4 – 35.4 | 70 |
| 1-1 WE-SSFP | 90 | 1.1 | 1.7 | 9.68 | 4.0 | 56.4 – 56.4 | 70 |