Cape Town - 2026 ISMRM-ISMRT Annual Meeting and Exhibition
9 May 2026 – 14 May 2026 · Cape Town, South Africa
364-01-010 ISMRM Abstract

Safety Evaluation of Active Spinal Cord Stimulation During Brain fMRI on a Compact 3T MRI System

Primary: Physics & Engineering - Safety
Secondary: Brain Function and fMRI - fMRI & Neuromodulation
364-01-010 · fMRI: Analyses · Monday, 11 May, 8:20 AM–9:15 AM · Digital Posters Row E
Keywords: Safety Fmri Implantable Medical Device High-Performance Gradient MRI
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Lydia J Bardwell Speltz1, Seung-Kyun Lee2, Afis Ajala2, Eric Fiveland2, Jianwei Qiu2, Phillip Rossman1, Benjamin D Wilson1, Yunhong Shu 1
1Radiology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, United States of America
2GE HealthCare Technology and Innovation Center, Niskayuna, United States of America
Presenting Author: Yunhong Shu

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