1) Assess the basic principles of hyperpolarized 13C MRS, including sample preparation, image acquisition, and data analysis. 2) Differentiate metabolic parameters measurable by hyperpolarized 13C MRS from though obtained with PET. 3) Compare PET versus hyperpolarized 13C MRS sensitivities, spatial resolution, and temporal resolution.
Spielman, D,
Hyperpolarized 13C MR—A Complementary Method to PET for Imaging in Vivo Metabolism. Radiological Society of North America 2014 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, - ,Chicago IL.
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