Abstract:
The invention relates to shim elements (100, . . . , 115) for magnetic resonance applications. According to the invention, the shim elements (100, . . . , 115) comprise shim blocks (101, . . . , 115) which are each separate from each other such that each shim block (101, . . . , 115) may be individually inserted into a shim opening (9) of a magnetic field-generating unit (2) of the magnetic resonance apparatus (1), wherein each shim block (101, . . . , 115) comprises a relative amount of shim iron (10), and the set comprises at least two shim blocks (101, . . . , 115) for which the respective amount of the shim iron (10) is different from each other. In this way, the shimming procedure may be simplified and the shim capacity may be increased to a high pultrusion volume.
Abstract:
Disclosed herein is an arrangement (100) for loosening a moveable part (104) resting at a first position within a switchable device (106) of a magnetic resonance imaging system (300). The arrangement (100) comprises the moveable part (104), an inductor (102), and an alternating current supply (108). The moveable part (104) is configured to switch the switchable device (106) at least from a first state to a second state by moving from the first position to a second position within the switchable device (106). The inductor (102) is connected with the alternating current supply (108) via an electrical connection (110). The alternating current supply (108) is configured to supply the inductor (102) with an alternating current via the electrical connection (110). The inductor (102) is further configured to loosen the moveable part (104) by inducing vibrations of the moveable part (104), when the inductor (102) receives the alternating current from the alternating current supply (108) via the electrical connection (110).
Abstract:
Disclosed is a magnetic resonance imaging magnet assembly (102, 102′) configured for supporting a subject (118) within an imaging zone (108). The magnetic resonance imaging magnet assembly comprises a magnetic resonance imaging magnet (104), wherein the magnetic resonance imaging magnet is configured for generating a main magnetic field with the imaging zone. The magnetic resonance imaging magnet assembly further comprises an optical image generator (122) configured for generating a two-dimensional image. The magnetic resonance imaging magnet assembly further comprises an optical waveguide bundle (123) configured for coupling to the optical image generator. The magnetic resonance imaging magnet assembly further comprises a two-dimensional display (124) comprising pixels (600), wherein each of the pixels comprises a diffusor (602, 602′). Each of the pixels is optically coupled to at least one optical waveguide selected from the optical waveguide bundle, wherein the at least one optical waveguide of each of the pixels is configured for illuminating the diffusor. The optical waveguide bundle and the two-dimensional display are configured for displaying the two-dimensional image.
Abstract:
A shim tray (10) for a main magnet system of a magnetic resonance examination system comprises a plurality of shim pockets (11), of which an individual shim pocket has side walls (21, 42) forming an open channel (11). Two opposite lateral side walls (21) have insertion profiles (22) to receive an end shim-element (13) at least one open channel's end. Essentially the entire volume of the channel of the shim pocket is available to hold passive shim elements.
Abstract:
A shim tray (10) for a main magnet system of a magnetic resonance examination system comprises a plurality of shim pockets (11), of which an individual shim pocket has side walls (21, 42) forming an open channel (11). Two opposite lateral side walls (21) have insertion profiles (22) to receive an end shim-element (13) at least one open channel's end. Essentially the entire volume of the channel of the shim pocket is available to hold passive shim elements.
Abstract:
The invention provides for magnetic resonance imaging system (600) comprising a superconducting magnet (100) with a first current lead (108) and a second current lead (110) for connecting to a current ramping system (624). The magnet further comprises a vacuum vessel (104) penetrated by the first current lead and the second current lead. The magnet further comprises a magnet circuit (106) within the vacuum vessel. The magnet circuit has a first magnet circuit connection (132) and a second magnet circuit connection (134). The magnet further comprises a first switch (120) between the first magnet connection and the first current lead and a second switch (122) between the second magnet connection and the second current lead. The magnet further comprises a first current shunt (128) connected across the first switch and a second current shunt (130) connected across the second switch. The magnet further comprises a first rigid coil loop (124) operable to actuate the first switch. The first rigid coil loop forms a portion of the first electrical connection. The magnet further comprises a second rigid coil loop (126) operable to actuate the second switch. The second rigid coil loop forms a portion of the second electrical connection.
Abstract:
A method includes determining at least one characteristic about a stenosis in a vessel of a patient from image data of the stenosis, mapping the characteristic to a predefined stenosis characteristic to fractional flow reserve value look up table, identifying the fractional flow reserve value in the look up table corresponding to the characteristic, and visually presenting the image data and the identified fractional flow reserve value. A system includes memory storing a pre-defined stenosis characteristic to fractional flow reserve value look up table, a metric determiner (118) that maps at least one characteristic about a stenosis in a vessel of a patient, which is determined from image data of the stenosis, to a characteristic in the look up table and identifies a fractional flow reserve value corresponding to the characteristic, and a display (116) that visually presents the image data and the identified fractional flow reserve value.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a medical imaging system (10), comprising:—an X-ray image acquisition unit (20);—a shield placement unit (30);—a radar unit (40); and—a processing unit (50) The X-ray image acquisition unit is configured to acquire an X-ray image of a patient. The shield placement unit is configured to move at least one shield to cover at least one part of the patient to stop or limit X-ray exposure of the at least one part of the patient. The processing unit is configured to control the shield placement unit to move and position the at least one shield. The radar unit is configured to obtain radio frequency “RF” data, wherein the RF data is obtained from the emission of RF radiation and the sensing of reflected RF radiation, and wherein the reflected RF radiation comprises RF radiation reflected from a shield of the at least one shield. The processing unit is configured to control the shield placement unit to move the shield with respect to the patient, and wherein the control comprises utilization of the RF data.
Abstract:
A method includes determining at least one characteristic about a stenosis in a vessel of a patient from image data of the stenosis, mapping the characteristic to a predefined stenosis characteristic to fractional flow reserve value look up table, identifying the fractional flow reserve value in the look up table corresponding to the characteristic, and visually presenting the image data and the identified fractional flow reserve value. A system includes memory storing a pre-defined stenosis characteristic to fractional flow reserve value look up table, a metric determiner (118) that maps at least one characteristic about a stenosis in a vessel of a patient, which is determined from image data of the stenosis, to a characteristic in the look up table and identifies a fractional flow reserve value corresponding to the characteristic, and a display (116) that visually presents the image data and the identified fractional flow reserve value.
Abstract:
The invention provides for magnetic resonance imaging system (600) comprising a superconducting magnet (100) with a first current lead (108) and a second current lead (110) for connecting to a current ramping system (624). The magnet further comprises a vacuum vessel (104) penetrated by the first current lead and the second current lead. The magnet further comprises a magnet circuit (106) within the vacuum vessel. The magnet circuit has a first magnet circuit connection (132) and a second magnet circuit connection (134). The magnet further comprises a first switch (120) between the first magnet connection and the first current lead and a second switch (122) between the second magnet connection and the second current lead. The magnet further comprises a first current shunt (128) connected across the first switch and a second current shunt (130) connected across the second switch. The magnet further comprises a first rigid coil loop (124) operable to actuate the first switch. The first rigid coil loop forms a portion of the first electrical connection. The magnet further comprises a second rigid coil loop (126) operable to actuate the second switch. The second rigid coil loop forms a portion of the second electrical connection.