Cape Town - 2026 ISMRM-ISMRT Annual Meeting and Exhibition
9 May 2026 – 14 May 2026 · Cape Town, South Africa
560-05-015 ISMRM Abstract

Empirically Derived Optimization Guidelines for Implementing MR Elastography in High Performance Gradient Systems

Primary: Contrast Mechanisms - Elastography
Secondary: Neuro - Traumatic Brain Injury
560-05-015 · Acquisition Strategies Across Organs and Field Strengths · Wednesday, 13 May, 4:00 PM–4:55 PM · Digital Posters Row A
Keywords: Sequence parameters optimization High-Performance Gradient MRI Brain MRE Magnetic Resonance Elastography (MRE)
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Emily R Long 1, Emily C Wisdom, George Klarmann1, Curtis L Johnson2, Vincent Ho1,3, Herman D Morris1,4
1Radiology and Bioengineering, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Bethesda, United States of America
2Biomedical Engineering, University of Delaware, Newark, United States of America
3Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Bethesda, United States of America
4Radiology, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Bethesda, United States of America
Presenting Author: Emily R Long

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