Abstract
AbstractSince the initial patent in 2001, the Magnetic Particle Imaging community has endeavored to develop a human-applicable Magnetic Particle Imaging scanner, incorporating contributions from various research fields. Here we present an improved head-sized Magnetic Particle Imaging scanner with low power consumption, operated by open-source software and characterize it with an emphasis on human safety. The focus is on the evaluation of the technical components and on phantom experiments for brain perfusion. We achieved 3D single- and multi-contrast imaging at 4 Hz frame rate. The system characterization includes sensitivity, resolution, perfusion and multi-contrast experiments as well as field measurements and sequence analysis. Images were acquired with a clinically approved tracer and within human peripheral nerve stimulation thresholds. This advanced scanner holds potential as a tomographic imager for diagnosing conditions such as ischemic stroke (different stages) or intracranial hemorrhage in environments lacking electromagnetic shielding, such as the intensive care unit.
Funder
Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft
Publisher
Springer Science and Business Media LLC
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