Applications of strategically acquired gradient echo imaging to neurodegenerative diseases

Background: One major thrust in radiology today is image standardization with a focus on rapid, quantitative, multi-contrast data collection and processing. Methods: Strategically acquired gradient echo (STAGE) imaging1-4 is one such method that uses multiple flip angles and multiple echo times. It can provide 8 qualitative and 7 quantitative images as well as transmit field B1 transmit field and B1 receive field maps in 4-6 minutes or less on …