Acoustic noise reduction in MRI using Silent Scan: an initial experience

PURPOSEAcoustic noise during magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is the main source for patient discomfort and leads to verbal communication problems, difficulties in sedation, and hearing impairment. Silent Scan technology uses less changes in gradient excitation levels, which is directly related to n...

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Main Authors: Sedat Alibek, Mika Vogel, Wei Sun, David Winkler, Christopher A. Baker, Michael Burke, Hubertus Gloger
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Galenos Publishing House 2014-07-01
Series:Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology
Online Access: http://www.dirjournal.org/archives/archive-detail/article-preview/acoustic-noise-reduction-in-mr-using-silent-scan-a/56215