Hyperpolarised 129Xe magnetic resonance imaging techniques for assessment of human lung function

Purpose: To contribute to advances in acquisition strategies for hyperpolarised 129Xe MRI of pulmonary function via: i) optimisation of 3D steady-state pulse sequences for imaging lung ventilation with 129Xe; ii) validation of 129Xe MR metrics of lung ventilation and microstructure against 3He equiv...

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Main Author: Stewart, Neil James
Other Authors: Wild, Jim M.
Published: University of Sheffield 2016
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Online Access:https://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.694459