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Standard brain imaging
Preset procedures:

• all common contrasts available

• all scan techniques available
• three orthogonal orientations
• use of flexible matrix to obtain square pixels,
choice based on compromise between signal to
noise ratio and scan time
Standard brain imaging
T2W/SE echo 1
T2W/TSE
PDW/TSE
DUAL/TSE
T2/FLAIR
T2/FLAIR long TR
T2W/FFE
T2/GRASE
T2W/SE-EPI
T1W/SE
T1W/IR
T1W/FFE
Standard brain imaging
T2W/SE echo 2
T2W/TSE
PDW/TSE
DUAL/TSE
T2/FLAIR
T2/FLAIR long TR
T2W/FFE
T2/GRASE
T2W/SE-EPI
T1W/SE
T1W/IR
T1W/FFE
Standard brain imaging
T2W/SE
T2W/TSE
PDW/TSE
DUAL/TSE
T2/FLAIR
T2/FLAIR long TR
T2W/FFE
T2/GRASE
T2W/SE-EPI
T1W/SE
T1W/IR
T1W/FFE
Standard brain imaging
T2W/SE
T2W/TSE
PDW/TSE
DUAL/TSE
T2/FLAIR
T2/FLAIR long TR
T2W/FFE
T2/GRASE
T2W/SE-EPI
T1W/SE
T1W/IR
T1W/FFE
Standard brain imaging
T2W/SE
T2W/TSE
PDW/TSE
DUAL/TSE echo 1
T2/FLAIR
T2/FLAIR long TR
T2W/FFE
T2/GRASE
T2W/SE-EPI
T1W/SE
T1W/IR
T1W/FFE
Standard brain imaging
T2W/SE
T2W/TSE
PDW/TSE
DUAL/TSE echo 2
T2/FLAIR
T2/FLAIR long TR
T2W/FFE
T2/GRASE
T2W/SE-EPI
T1W/SE
T1W/IR
T1W/FFE
Standard brain imaging
T2W/SE
T2W/TSE
PDW/TSE
DUAL/TSE
T2/FLAIR
T2/FLAIR long TR
T2W/FFE
T2/GRASE
T2W/SE-EPI
T1W/SE
T1W/IR
T1W/FFE
Standard brain imaging
T2W/SE
T2W/TSE
PDW/TSE
DUAL/TSE
T2/FLAIR
T2/FLAIR long TR
T2W/FFE
T2/GRASE
T2W/SE-EPI
T1W/SE
T1W/IR
T1W/FFE
Standard brain imaging
T2W/SE
T2W/TSE
PDW/TSE
DUAL/TSE
T2/FLAIR
T2/FLAIR long TR
T2W/FFE
T2/GRASE
T2W/SE-EPI
T1W/SE
T1W/IR
T1W/FFE
Standard brain imaging
T2W/SE
T2W/TSE
PDW/TSE
DUAL/TSE
T2/FLAIR
T2/FLAIR long TR
T2W/FFE
T2/GRASE
T2W/SE-EPI
T1W/SE
T1W/IR
T1W/FFE
Standard brain imaging
T2W/SE
T2W/TSE
PDW/TSE
DUAL/TSE
T2/FLAIR
T2/FLAIR long TR
T2W/FFE
T2/GRASE
T2W/SE-EPI
T1W/SE
T1W/IR
T1W/FFE
Standard brain imaging
T2W/SE
T2W/TSE
PDW/TSE
DUAL/TSE
T2/FLAIR
T2/FLAIR long TR
T2W/FFE
T2/GRASE
T2W/SE-EPI
T1W/SE
T1W/IR
T1W/FFE
Standard brain imaging
T2W/SE
T2W/TSE
PDW/TSE
DUAL/TSE
T2/FLAIR
T2/FLAIR long TR
T2W/FFE
T2/GRASE
T2W/SE-EPI
T1W/SE
T1W/IR
T1W/FFE
Standard brain imaging
T2W/SE
T2W/TSE
PDW/TSE
DUAL/TSE
T2/FLAIR
T2/FLAIR long TR
T2W/FFE
T2/GRASE
T2W/SE-EPI
T1W/SE
T1W/IR
T1W/FFE
Standard brain imaging
T2W/TSE sagital
T1W/SE sagital
T1W/3D/FFE coronal
T1W/3D/TFE coronal
T1W/3D/SPIR
T1W/3D/WATS
T2W/3D/SPIR
STIR/TSE
STIR/long TE
Standard brain imaging
T2W/TSE sagital
T1W/SE sagital
T1W/3D/FFE coronal
T1W/3D/TFE coronal
T1W/3D/SPIR
T1W/3D/WATS
T2W/3D/SPIR
STIR/TSE
STIR/long TE
Standard brain imaging
T2W/TSE sagital
T1W/SE sagital
T1W/3D/FFE coronal
T1W/3D/TFE coronal
T1W/3D/SPIR
T1W/3D/WATS
T2W/3D/SPIR
STIR/TSE
STIR/long TE
Standard brain imaging
T2W/TSE sagital
T1W/SE sagital
T1W/3D/FFE coronal
T1W/3D/TFE coronal
T1W/3D/SPIR
T1W/3D/WATS
T2W/3D/SPIR
STIR/TSE
STIR/long TE
Standard brain imaging
T2W/TSE sagital
T1W/SE sagital
T1W/3D/FFE coronal
T1W/3D/TFE coronal
T1W/3D/SPIR
T1W/3D/WATS
T2W/3D/SPIR
STIR/TSE
STIR/long TE
Standard brain imaging
T2W/TSE sagital
T1W/SE sagital
T1W/3D/FFE coronal
T1W/3D/TFE coronal
T1W/3D/SPIR
T1W/3D/WATS
T2W/3D/SPIR
STIR/TSE
STIR/long TE
Standard brain imaging
T2W/TSE sagital
T1W/SE sagital
T1W/3D/FFE coronal
T1W/3D/TFE coronal
T1W/3D/SPIR
T1W/3D/WATS
T2W/3D/SPIR
STIR/TSE
STIR/long TE
Standard brain imaging
T2W/TSE sagital
T1W/SE sagital
T1W/3D/FFE coronal
T1W/3D/TFE coronal
T1W/3D/SPIR
T1W/3D/WATS
T2W/3D/SPIR
STIR/TSE
STIR/long TE
Standard brain imaging
T2W/TSE sagital
T1W/SE sagital
T1W/3D/FFE coronal
T1W/3D/TFE coronal
T1W/3D/SPIR
T1W/3D/WATS
T2W/3D/SPIR
STIR/TSE
STIR/long TE
 T2W/SE
Method = MS SE
TR = shortest ( 2219 - 2400 ms )
TE first = 20 ms
TE second = 90 ms
Orientation = transverse / RL
FOV / RFOV = 230 / 80
Matrix = 256
Scan perc. = 80
Slices = 22 ( 1.0T, 1.5T )
20 ( 0.5 T )
Thk / gap = 5.0 / 1.0 ( 1.0T, 1.5T )
6.0 / 1.0 ( 0.5T )
REST =0
Flow comp. = yes
NSA =1
Scan time = 6:03 - 6:16 min
Acq. resolution = 1.12 x 0.9 mm
 T2W/TSE
ethod = MS TSE NOTE:
R = shortest ( 4121 - 4518 ms )
E = 100 ms Long TR and TE for high
SE factor = 10 - 15, linear signal of CSF.
rientation = transverse / RL
OV / RFOV = 230 / 80
atrix = 384 ( 1.0T, 1.5T )
256 ( 0.5T )
can perc = 80
ices = 22 ( 1.0T, 1.5T )
20 ( 0.5 T )
hk / gap = 5.0 / 1.0 ( 1.0T, 1.5T )
6.0 / 1.0 ( 0.5T )
EST =0
SA =3
can time = 3:21 - 3:38 min
cq. resolution = 0.75 x 0.6 mm ( 1.0T, 1.5T )
1.12 x 0.9 mm ( 0.5T )
 PDW/TSE
ethod = MS TSE NOTE:
R = 1800 ms
E = 30 ms TR of 1800 ms for relatively
SE factor = 3, linear low signal of CSF.
rientation = transverse / RL
OV / RFOV = 230 / 80 Low turbo factor to minimize
atrix = 384 ( 1.0T, 1.5T ) T2-influence.
256 ( 0.5T )
can perc = 80
Profile order linear to reduce
ices = 22 ( 1.0T, 1.5T ) blurring.
20 ( 0.5 T )
hk / gap = 5.0 / 1.0 ( 1.0T, 1.5T )
6.0 / 1.0 ( 0.5T )
EST =0
SA = 2 ( 1.0T, 1.5T )
= 3 ( 0.5T )
can time = 4:53 min
cq. resolution = 0.75 x 0.6 mm ( 1.0T, 1.5T )
1.12 x 0.9 mm ( 0.5T )
 DUAL/TSE
ethod = MS TSE NOTE:
R = 2200 ms
E first = 20 ms TR of 2200 ms for relatively
E second = 100 ms low signal of CSF.
SE factor = 14
rientation = transverse / RL Profile order low-high for first echo,
OV / RFOV = 230 / 80 reversed linear for second
atrix = 384 ( 1.0T, 1.5T )
256 ( 0.5T )
echo.
can perc = 80
ices = 22 ( 1.0T, 1.5T )
20 ( 0.5 T )
hk / gap = 5.0 / 1.0 ( 1.0T, 1.5T )
6.0 / 1.0 ( 0.5T )
EST =0
SA = 2 ( 1.0T, 1.5T )
= 3 ( 0.5T )
can time = 4:53 - 5:03 min
cq. resolution = 0.75 x 0.6 mm ( 1.0T, 1.5T )
1.12 x 0.9 mm ( 0.5T )
 T2W/FLAIR
ethod = MS IR-TSE NOTE:
R = 6000 ms ( 1.0T, 1.5T )
5000 ms ( 0.5T ) TI determines contrast between
E = 100 ms gray and white matter ( amount
1 = 2000 ms ( 1.0T, 1.5T )
1900 ms ( 0.5T ) of T1-relaxation ).
SE factor = 18, linear To avoid flow artifacts, scan must
rientation = transverse / RL
OV / RFOV = 230 / 80
be divided in two or more
atrix = 256 packages.
can perc = 80
ices = 22 ( 1.0T, 1.5T )
20 ( 0.5 T )
hk / gap = 5.0 / 1.0 ( 1.0T, 1.5T )
6.0 / 1.0 ( 0.5T
EST =0
SA = 2 ( 1.0T, 1.5T )
( 0.5T )
can time = 3:48 - 4:40 min
cq. resolution = 1.12 x 0.9 mm
 FLAIR/long TR
ethod = MS IR-TSE NOTE:
R = 11.000 ms
E = 140 ms TI determines contrast between
1 = 2800 ms gray and white matter ( amount
SE factor = 27 - 40
rientation = transverse / RL of T1-relaxation ). Longer TI
OV / RFOV = 230 / 80 results in better T2-weighted
atrix = 256
can perc = 80
contrast between gray and
ices = 22 ( 1.0T, 1.5T ) white matter.
20 ( 0.5 T ) Increased TR for correct zero-
hk / gap = 5.0 / 1.0 ( 1.0T, 1.5T )
6.0 / 1.0 ( 0.5T ) crossing point.
EST =0 Long TE for heavy T2-weighting.
SA =3
can time = 4:02 - 5:52 min¹ To avoid flow artifacts, scan must
cq. resolution = 1.12 x 0.9 mm be divided in two or more
packages.
 T2W/FFE
ethod = MS FFE NOTE:
R = shortest ( 664 - 799 ms )
E = I.p., 23.02 ms ( 0.5T, 1.5T ) Combination of TR and small flip
20.7 ms ( 1.0T ) angle to reduce T1-influence.
p angle = 18
rientation = transverse / RL FFE is sensitive to flow. Flow
OV / RFOV = 230 / 80 compensation is set to yes.
atrix = 256
can perc = 80
T2-FFE is sensitive for suscep-
ices = 22 ( 1.0T, 1.5T ) tibility, useful to detect haemor-
20 ( 0.5T ) raghe.
hk / gap = 5.0 / 1.0 ( 1.0T, 1.5T )
6.0 / 1.0 ( 0.5T )
EST =0
ow comp. = yes
SA =2
can time = 3:37 - 4:41 min
cq. resolution = 0.98 x 0.78 mm
 T2W/GRASE
ethod = MS GRASE NOTE:
R = shortest ( 5554 - 5685 ms )
E = 120 ms Lower turbo factor gives reduced
SE factor = 6 - 8, linear MTC-effects compared to
PI factor =3
PIR = yes TSE, resulting in better T2-
rientation = transverse / RL weighted contrast between gray
OV / RFOV = 230 / 80
atrix = 256 - 384 dep. on available software options
and white matter.
can perc = 80 Use of EPI readout gives higher
ices = 22 ( 1.0T, 1.5T ) sensitivity for haemosiderin.
20 ( 0.5 T )
hk / gap = 5.0 / 1.0 ( 1.0T, 1.5T ) EPI readout results in larger water
6.0 / 1.0 ( 0.5T ) fat shift. SPIR is used.
EST =0
SA = 3 ( 1.0T, 1.5T )
( 0.5T )
can time = 2:46 - 3:31 min
cq. resolution = 0.75 x 0.6 mm ( 1.0T, 1.5T )
1.12 x 0.9 mm ( 0.5T )
 T2/SE-EPI
ethod = MS SE-EPI NOTE:
R = shortest ( 2717 - 3270 ms )
E = 90 ms Contrast comparable to normal
PI factor = 13 T2W/SE.
PIR = yes
rientation = transverse / RL EPI factor of 13 gives very fast
OV / RFOV = 230 / 80 scan, sensitive for haemorraghe.
atrix = 256
can perc = 80
EPI readout results in large water
ices = 22 ( 1.0T, 1.5T ) fat shift. SPIR is used.
20 ( 0.5 T )
hk / gap = 5.0 / 1.0 ( 1.0T, 1.5T )
6.0 / 1.0 ( 0.5T )
EST =0
SA =3
can time = 1:45 - 2:02 min
cq. resolution = 1.12 x 0.9 mm
 T1W/SE
ethod = MS SE NOTE:
R = shortest ( 582 - 593 ms )
E = 15 ms For fat suppression, SPIR and
rientation = transverse / RL autoshim can be added. Change
OV / RFOV = 230 / 80
atrix = 256 TR to user defined 550 ms.
can perc = 80 ProSet can be used for fat sup-
ices = 22 ( 1.0T, 1.5T )
20 ( 0.5 T )
pression as well.
hk / gap = 5.0 / 1.0 ( 1.0T, 1.5T ) MTC on resonance prepuls can be
6.0 / 1.0 ( 0.5T ) added. TR will increase. If
EST =0
SA =2 necessary, set to shortest.
can time = 2:57 - 3:11 min
cq. resolution = 1.12 x 0.9 mm
 T1W/IR
ethod = MS IR-TSE NOTE:
R = shortest ( 3092 - 3104 ms )
E = 15 ms TI of 400 ms to obtain very good
1 = 400 ms T1-weighted contrast between
SE factor = 5, low-high
rientation = coronal / RL gray and white matter.
OV / RFOV = 200 / 80 ( 1.0T, 1.5T ) Profile order low-high for short
230 / 80 ( 0.5T )
atrix = 336 ( 1.0T, 1.5T )
effective TE. Small turbo factor
256 ( 0.5T ) to avoid blurring.
can perc = 80
ices = 20
hk / gap = 6.0 / 1.2
EST =0
SA = 2 ( 1.0T, 1.5T )
( 0.5T )
can time = 4:29 - 5:10 min
cq. resolution = 0.75 x 0.6 mm ( 1.0T, 1.5T )
1.12 x 0.9 mm ( 0.5T )
 T1W/FFE
ethod = MS FFE NOTE:
R = shortest ( 182 - 258 ms )
E = shortest ( 2.3 - 3.7 ms ) Short TR in combination with large
artial echo = yes flip angle for good T1-weighting.
p angle = 80
rientation = coronal / RL FFE is sensitive to flow. Flow
OV / RFOV = 200 / 80 ( 1.0T, 1.5T ) compensation, however, is set
230 / 80 ( 0.5T )
atrix = 336
to no for shortest possible TE.
256 ( standard grad. only ) Very short TE will hardly result
can perc = 80 in intra voxel dephasing.
ices = 22
hk / gap = 6.0 / 1.2 Use of 336 matrix increases
EST =0 shortest TR, reducing T1-
SA =2
can time = 2:18 - 3:37 min influence.
cq. resolution = 0.75 x 0.6 mm
1.12 x 0.9 mm ( standard )
 T2W/TSE sag
ethod = MS TSE NOTE:
R = shortest ( 3611 - 3689 ms )
E = 120 ms TE of 120 ms for good contrast
SE factor = 16, linear between brain tissue and CSF,
12, linear ( standard )
rientation = sagittal / AP which results in better overall
OV / RFOV = 180 / 100 contrast in cerebellum, brain
atrix = 320
256 ( 0.5T )
stem and nerve roots.
can perc = 80
ices = 15
hk / gap = 4.0 / 0.4
EST =0
SA =3
can time = 3:54 - 4:16 min
cq. resolution = 0.7 x 0.56 mm
0.88 x 0.7 mm ( 0.5T )
 T1W/SE sag
ethod = MS SE NOTE:
R = 550 ms
E = 15 ms Flow compensation is set to yes.
rientation = sagittal / AP This is useful when contrast
OV / RFOV = 180 / 100
atrix = 320 agent is administered.
256 ( 0.5T )
can perc = 80
ices = 15
hk / gap = 4.0 / 0.4
EST =0
ow comp = yes
SA =2
3 ( 0.5T )
can time = 4:43 - 5:39 min
cq. resolution = 0.7 x 0.56 mm
0.88 x 0.7 mm ( 0.5T )
 T1W/3D/FFE cor
hod = 3D T1-FFE NOTE:
= 25 ms
= in phase, 4.6 ms ( 1.5T ) ProSet can be used for fat sup-
6.9 ms ( 1.0T ) pression. Change TE to shortest.
13.8 ms ( 0.5T )
al echo = yes Implemented K-space shutter
no ( 0.5T ) results in actual scan percentage
angle = 30
ntation = coronal / RL
of 100 %.
/ RFOV = 180 / 100 ( 1.0T, 1.5T )
200 / 100 ( 0.5T )
ix = 256
n perc = 80, actual 100 %
es = 50
/ gap = 0.7 OS
T =0
comp = yes
=2
n time = 5:28 min
resolution = 0.7 x 0.7 mm ( 1.0T, 1.5T )
0.78 x 0.78 mm ( 0.5T )
 T1W/3D/TFE cor
= 3D T1-TFE NOTE:
= 20 ms
= in phase, 4.6 ms ( 1.5T ) Inversion prepulse is used to
6.9 ms ( 1.0T ) obtain good T1-weighted contrast.
13.8 ms ( 0.5T )
ho = yes Compared to T1W/3D/FFE, T1-
no ( 0.5T ) contrast will be slightly better,
e = 25
or = 34, linear
but signal to noise ratio will be
ection =Y somewhat lower.
ulse = invert
on = coronal / RL
OV = 180 / 100 ( 1.0T, 1.5T )
200 / 100 ( 0.5T )
= 256
c = 80
= 50
= 0.7 OS
=0
=1
e = 4:56 - 5:39 min
lution = 0.88 x 0.7 mm ( 1.0T, 1.5T )
0.98 x 0.78 mm ( 0.5T )
 T1W/3D/SPIR
ethod = 3D T1-FFE NOTE:
R = shortest ( 39 - 69 ms )
E = in phase, 4.6 ms ( 1.5T ) SPIR is used to suppress high
6.9 ms ( 1.0T ) signal of retro-orbital fat.
13.8 ms ( 0.5T )
artial echo = yes TR will lengthen due to the added
no ( 0.5T ) prepuls.
p angle = 30
PIR = yes
rientation = transverse / RL
OV / RFOV = 180 / 100 ( 1.0T, 1.5T )
200 / 100 ( 0.5T )
atrix = 256
can perc = 80, actual 100 %
ices = 50
hk / gap = 0.7 OS
EST =0
ow comp = yes
SA =1
can time = 5:28 min
cq. resolution = 0.7 x 0.7 mm ( 1.0T, 1.5T )
0.78 x 0.78 mm ( 0.5T )
 T1W/3D/WATS
ethod = 3D T1-FFE NOTE:
R = shortest ( 25 - 30 ms )
E = shortest ( 5.1 - 17 ms ) ProSet is used to suppress high
artial echo = yes signal of retro-orbital fat.
p angle = 30
oSet = water selective, 1 2 1 Water selective pulse 1 2 1 will
rientation = transverse / RL result in good fat suppression.
OV / RFOV = 180 / 100 ( 1.0T, 1.5T )
200 / 100 ( 0.5T )
Pulse type influences echo time.
atrix = 256
can perc = 80, actual 100 %
ices = 50
hk / gap = 0.7 OS
EST =0
ow comp = yes
SA =2
can time = 4:14 - 5:28 min¹
cq. resolution = 0.7 x 0.7 mm ( 1.0T, 1.5T )
0.78 x 0.78 mm ( 0.5T )
 T2W/3D/SPIR
ethod = 3D TSE NOTE:
R = 4000 ms
E = 250 ms Long TR and TE result in heavy
SE factor = 62 - 74 T2-weighting.
PIR = yes
alfscan = yes SPIR is used to suppress signal
rientation = transverse / RL of retro-orbital fat.
OV / RFOV = 180 / 100 ( 1.0T, 1.5T )
200 / 100 ( 0.5T )
Thin slices for good resolution
atrix = 256 enables good deliniation of the
can perc = 80 ( Power / Master ) optic nerve.
70 ( standard / Omni )
ices = 30
hk / gap = 0.7 OS
EST =0
SA =1
can time = 3:40 min
cq. resolution = 0.88 x 0.7 mm ( 1.0T, 1.5T )
0.98 x 0.78 mm ( 0.5T )
 STIR/TSE
ethod = MS IR-TSE NOTE:
R = shortest ( 1474 - 1661 ms )
E = 15 ms TI is chosen such, that signal of fat
= 180 ms ( 1.5T ) will be suppressed ( field strength
165 ms ( 1.0T )
150 ms ( 0.5T ) dependent ).
SE factor = 5, low-high Profile order low-high for short
rientation = transverse / RL
OV / RFOV = 180 / 100 ( 1.0T, 1.5T )
effective TE. Small turbo factor
200 / 100 ( 0.5T ) to avoid blurring.
atrix = 256 Avoid use of contrast agent in
can perc = 80
ices = 11 combination with STIR. High
hk / gap = 3.0 / 0.6 signal of gadolinium might be
EST =0
SA =4 suppressed, depending on local
can time = 4:06 - 4:37 min concentration.
cq. resolution = 0.88 x 0.7 mm ( 1.0T, 1.5T )
0.98 x 0.78 mm ( 0.5T )
 STIR/long TE
ethod = MS IR-TSE NOTE:
R = 2650 ms
E = 90 ms TI is chosen such, that signal of fat
= 180 ms ( 1.5T ) will be suppressed ( field strength
165 ms ( 1.0T )
150 ms ( 0.5T ) dependent ).
SE factor = 17, linear Contrast is similar to T2/TSE with
rientation = transverse / RL
OV / RFOV = 180 / 100 ( 1.0T, 1.5T )
SPIR. Scan can be used as an
200 / 100 ( 0.5T ) alternative in case SPIR will not
atrix = 256 work properly due to suscepti-
can perc = 80
ices = 11 bility.
hk / gap = 3.0 / 0.6
EST =0
SA =4
can time = 3:21 - 4:25 min
cq. resolution = 0.88 x 0.7 mm ( 1.0T, 1.5T )
0.98 x 0.78 mm ( 0.5T )