Brandts et al compared LV function analysis using 7T to the gold standard 1.5T. While the results were comparable, 20% of patients did not complete the exam due to ECG triggering problem. While this shows the potential of 7T it is rather bothersome to find 20% of failure rates, leading to the conclusion that new forms of gating will have to be developed if we are to go further than 3T.
Link here. Brandts A et al. MRM 2010;64:1471-7.
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