Low-Field Magnetic Resonance Imaging: A New Generation of Breakthrough Technology in Clinical Imaging. Issue 11 (November 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Heiss, Rafael; Nagel, Armin M.; Laun, Frederik B.; Uder, Michael; Bickelhaupt, Sebastian
• Is Part Of: Investigative radiology. Volume 56:Issue 11(2021)
• Publication Date: 2021-11
• Subjects: low-field -- MRI -- socioeconomic -- low-field system -- high-performance -- efficiency -- accessibility -- magnetic resonance imaging -- 0.55 T; Diagnosis, Radioscopic -- Periodicals; Radiology, Medical -- Periodicals; 616.0757
• DOI: 10.1097/RLI.0000000000000805
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0020-9996

Abstract

Abstract : Abstract: Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) plays a pivotal role in diagnostic imaging. In today's clinical environment, scanners with field strengths of 1.5 to 3 T are most commonly used. However, recent technological advancements might help to augment the clinical usage and availability of MRI via the introduction of high-performance low-field MRI systems (ranging from ~0.1–0.55 T in current systems). The combination of low field strength and high-performance hardware is characterized by increased flexibility, excellent quality of results, and reduced cost. This review discusses the multifaceted potential advantages of a new generation of high-performance low-field MRI systems and presents the potential impact of such systems in terms of socioeconomic benefits as well as positive effects on patient care.