Cape Town - 2026 ISMRM-ISMRT Annual Meeting and Exhibition
9 May 2026 – 14 May 2026 · Cape Town, South Africa
467-06-002 ISMRM Abstract

An Improved 7T Neurovascular Head and Neck Coil: Enhanced Transmit Efficiency and Ergonomic Design for wider patient access

Primary: Physics & Engineering - RF Arrays & Systems
Secondary: Physics & Engineering - High-Field MRI
467-06-002 · RF Arrays and Applications · Tuesday, 12 May, 4:55 PM–5:50 PM · Digital Posters Row H
Keywords: Neurovascular Radiofrequency Coils Electromagnetic simulations Transmit arrays Head and Neck
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Divya Baskaran1, Natasha E Fullerton2, David A Porter1, Shajan Gunamony1,3
1Imaging Centre of Excellence, University of Glasgow, Scotland, Glasgow, United Kingdom
2Department of clinical radiology, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, Glasgow, United Kingdom
3MR CoilTech Limited, Glasgow, United Kingdom
Presenting Author: Chia-Yin Wu

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