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Posts by Antje Hellwich

Explore the ISMRM 2026 edition MAGNETOM Flash with an Editorial Comment on “Ubuntu in the global conversation around MRI access” by Ernesta Meintjes, PhD (University of Cape Town (UCT), Cape Town, South Africa). As a peer-to-peer journal with more than 30 years in the MR community, MAGNETOM Flash reflects that progress in MRI is driven by community and collaboration. Inspired by the ISMRM motto “Ubuntu – I am because we are” this issue has a focus on expanding access to MRI, evolving guidelines, and the real-world impact of deep learning reconstruction. 👏 A big thank you to all contributors!

Explore the ISMRM 2026 edition MAGNETOM Flash with an Editorial Comment on “Ubuntu in the global conversation around MRI access” by Ernesta Meintjes, PhD (University of Cape Town (UCT), Cape Town, South Africa). As a peer-to-peer journal with more than 30 years in the MR community, MAGNETOM Flash reflects that progress in MRI is driven by community and collaboration. Inspired by the ISMRM motto “Ubuntu – I am because we are” this issue has a focus on expanding access to MRI, evolving guidelines, and the real-world impact of deep learning reconstruction. 👏 A big thank you to all contributors!

Explore the #ISMRM 2026 edition MAGNETOM Flash
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#ISMRT #MRI #AccessToMRI #Sustainability #DeepResolve #UHF #7T #ioMRI #MRinRT #Radiotherapy #Neuromodulation #Collaboration #MagnetomWorld #NeuroSky #RadSky
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Fast Online 3D SPACE and FLAIR Imaging at 7T Using Multiple Subject‐Specific Parallel Transmission Pulses Based on Subpopulation Universal Pulses Purpose In 3D SPACE and FLAIR sequences, designing single pTx RF pulse for excitation and refocusing pulses by scaling its amplitude can introduce artifacts. This study addresses this by designing m...

Our new paper (with Siemens Healthcare) showing how to rapidly design patient-specific pTx RF pulses to make lower-SAR homogeneous diagnostic-quality 7T SPACE and FLAIR MR images. Special thanks to all my NSERC reviewers who said this wouldn’t work 😉. onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...

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The 2024 revisions of the international diagnostic criteria for multiple sclerosis introduce an expanded role for MRI by incorporating two novel imaging biomarkers: the central vein sign (CVS) and paramagnetic rim lesions (PRL). Recent MRI guidelines developed by the MAGNIMS-CMSC-NAIMS consortia provide practical recommendations for implementing the MRI sequences required for accurate biomarker detection and reliable identification of MS. Given the need for rapid clinical adoption of these newly integrated imaging biomarkers, the article outlines practical strategies to support the integration of appropriate susceptibility MRI sequences into routine diagnostic workflows. The use of an optimized susceptibility-weighted imaging (SWI) protocol is recommended to ensure sensitive detection of CVS, while filtered phase images are suggested for improved detection of PRL. When available, advanced 3D echo planar imaging (EPI) sequences are recommended to acquire submillimeter isotropic images, enabling multiplanar evaluation of T2*-weighted and filtered phase images and increasing diagnostic confidence in the assessment of CVS and PRL. Shoutout to all authors and co-authors 👏 Sreekanth Madhusoodhanan Nair, Jin Jin, Chang Gao, Nader Binesh, Thomas Benkert, Marcel Maya

The 2024 revisions of the international diagnostic criteria for multiple sclerosis introduce an expanded role for MRI by incorporating two novel imaging biomarkers: the central vein sign (CVS) and paramagnetic rim lesions (PRL). Recent MRI guidelines developed by the MAGNIMS-CMSC-NAIMS consortia provide practical recommendations for implementing the MRI sequences required for accurate biomarker detection and reliable identification of MS. Given the need for rapid clinical adoption of these newly integrated imaging biomarkers, the article outlines practical strategies to support the integration of appropriate susceptibility MRI sequences into routine diagnostic workflows. The use of an optimized susceptibility-weighted imaging (SWI) protocol is recommended to ensure sensitive detection of CVS, while filtered phase images are suggested for improved detection of PRL. When available, advanced 3D echo planar imaging (EPI) sequences are recommended to acquire submillimeter isotropic images, enabling multiplanar evaluation of T2*-weighted and filtered phase images and increasing diagnostic confidence in the assessment of CVS and PRL. Shoutout to all authors and co-authors 👏 Sreekanth Madhusoodhanan Nair, Jin Jin, Chang Gao, Nader Binesh, Thomas Benkert, Marcel Maya

Optimized #MRI Sequences for New Diagnostic Biomarkers of #MultipleSclerosis by Pascal Sati, PhD; et al. (Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, USA).

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Neurological disorders remain a growing public health challenge in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), particularly in sub-Saharan Africa, where limited resources, workforce shortages, and infrastructure constraints continue to impact access to care. Neuroimaging, especially MRI, plays a critical role in improving diagnosis and clinical management, yet its adoption in these regions is constrained by infrastructure, financing, and training gaps. The Scan With Me (SWiM) program addresses these challenges through a structured, train-the-trainer model designed to strengthen MRI capacity. Since 2023, the program has trained 233 MRI technologists across 25 LMICs, delivering extensive instruction, hands-on observerships, and peer-to-peer collaboration to optimize imaging protocols and improve clinical practice. In parallel, technological innovation is expanding access to MRI. The installation of a 0.55T MAGNETOM Free.Max system in Rwanda demonstrates how simplified infrastructure requirements, reduced energy consumption, and flexible deployment can enable high-quality diagnostic imaging in resource-constrained environments. Together, scalable training initiatives and innovative MRI solutions can empower healthcare professionals, democratize access, enhance diagnostic precision and clinical decision-making, and ultimately improve patient outcomes across resource-constrained settings. Shoutout and thank you to the authors and co-authors!

Neurological disorders remain a growing public health challenge in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), particularly in sub-Saharan Africa, where limited resources, workforce shortages, and infrastructure constraints continue to impact access to care. Neuroimaging, especially MRI, plays a critical role in improving diagnosis and clinical management, yet its adoption in these regions is constrained by infrastructure, financing, and training gaps. The Scan With Me (SWiM) program addresses these challenges through a structured, train-the-trainer model designed to strengthen MRI capacity. Since 2023, the program has trained 233 MRI technologists across 25 LMICs, delivering extensive instruction, hands-on observerships, and peer-to-peer collaboration to optimize imaging protocols and improve clinical practice. In parallel, technological innovation is expanding access to MRI. The installation of a 0.55T MAGNETOM Free.Max system in Rwanda demonstrates how simplified infrastructure requirements, reduced energy consumption, and flexible deployment can enable high-quality diagnostic imaging in resource-constrained environments. Together, scalable training initiatives and innovative MRI solutions can empower healthcare professionals, democratize access, enhance diagnostic precision and clinical decision-making, and ultimately improve patient outcomes across resource-constrained settings. Shoutout and thank you to the authors and co-authors!

Democratizing Neuroimaging: A Global #MRI Training Program to Strengthen Neuroimaging Capacity in LMICs by Dr Udunna Anazodo (@theneuro.bsky.social); et al.

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MR Basics Definitions and explanations of MR terms and sequences.

The MAGNETOM World platform provides a range of in-depth educational resources on #MRI physics and methodology.

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Neuroimaging findings in neurodegenerative disorders are often complex, as imaging findings in patients with mild signs and symptoms are frequently subtle and ambiguous. In many cases, by the time imaging findings become obvious, patients have already manifested clinically, and the diagnosis is already established or at least highly suspected. The radiation-free PCASL-MRI approach helps, based on the perfusion profile, to achieve an early and accurate diagnosis prior to gross morphological alterations when standardized with PET in simultaneous PET-MRI acquisitions. PCASL and PET changes preceded structural atrophy patterns and could aid in establishing early clinical diagnosis. The combination of PET and PCASL boosted the sensitivity of structural MRI and PET by synergistically diagnosing disease conditions. The synergistic effect of PCASL and FDOPA boosted the sensitivity and specificity in classifying disorders with dopaminergic deficit into IPD/APD phenotypes without the need for additional FDG PET or D2-receptor imaging. The authors highlight the role of simultaneous PCASL PET-MRI in the workup of complex neurodegenerative conditions with FDG in centers that do not have a cyclotron facility for producing non-FDG tracers. In clear-cut clinical neurodegenerative disorders, where structural changes are equivocal, an additional PCASL sequence can help in early diagnosis without the need for PET studies.

Neuroimaging findings in neurodegenerative disorders are often complex, as imaging findings in patients with mild signs and symptoms are frequently subtle and ambiguous. In many cases, by the time imaging findings become obvious, patients have already manifested clinically, and the diagnosis is already established or at least highly suspected. The radiation-free PCASL-MRI approach helps, based on the perfusion profile, to achieve an early and accurate diagnosis prior to gross morphological alterations when standardized with PET in simultaneous PET-MRI acquisitions. PCASL and PET changes preceded structural atrophy patterns and could aid in establishing early clinical diagnosis. The combination of PET and PCASL boosted the sensitivity of structural MRI and PET by synergistically diagnosing disease conditions. The synergistic effect of PCASL and FDOPA boosted the sensitivity and specificity in classifying disorders with dopaminergic deficit into IPD/APD phenotypes without the need for additional FDG PET or D2-receptor imaging. The authors highlight the role of simultaneous PCASL PET-MRI in the workup of complex neurodegenerative conditions with FDG in centers that do not have a cyclotron facility for producing non-FDG tracers. In clear-cut clinical neurodegenerative disorders, where structural changes are equivocal, an additional PCASL sequence can help in early diagnosis without the need for PET studies.

On #WorldParkinsonsDay, I'd like to highlight “ASL as a Potential Biomarker in Imaging of #Neurodegenerative Disorders” by Prof. Sandhya Mangalore, et al. (Nat. Inst. of Mental Health and Neurosciences, India).

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In functional MRI (fMRI) neurofeedback, a closed-loop brain-computer interface enables participants to learn how to self-regulate brain activity using real-time feedback. This method is gaining traction in both scientific and clinical settings. Several 3T MRI studies have shown the promise of this approach as an add-on treatment for depression, helping patients improve emotion regulation and self-efficacy. Conventional neurofeedback cannot distinguish specific emotions. It is therefore unclear whether a patient is engaging in a positive or negative emotional mental state. To address this ambiguity, a new semantic neurofeedback approach maps individual emotions onto a two-dimensional space, visualizing the current emotional state as a moving point on this map. This technique allows participants to actively navigate their emotional space, offering clearer and potentially more effective therapy for depression. A 7-Tesla proof-of-concept study shows promise for this new real-time fMRI neurofeedback method.

In functional MRI (fMRI) neurofeedback, a closed-loop brain-computer interface enables participants to learn how to self-regulate brain activity using real-time feedback. This method is gaining traction in both scientific and clinical settings. Several 3T MRI studies have shown the promise of this approach as an add-on treatment for depression, helping patients improve emotion regulation and self-efficacy. Conventional neurofeedback cannot distinguish specific emotions. It is therefore unclear whether a patient is engaging in a positive or negative emotional mental state. To address this ambiguity, a new semantic neurofeedback approach maps individual emotions onto a two-dimensional space, visualizing the current emotional state as a moving point on this map. This technique allows participants to actively navigate their emotional space, offering clearer and potentially more effective therapy for depression. A 7-Tesla proof-of-concept study shows promise for this new real-time fMRI neurofeedback method.

#Neurofeedback for Treating #Depression: An Emerging Application of Real-Time Functional #MRI by Dr. rer. nat. Rainer Goebel & David Linden, MD (@maastrichtu.bsky.social).

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#NeuroSky #Psychology #fMRI #RadSky
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NATIVE (non-contrast angiography of the arteries and veins) is a contrast-free MR angiography technique designed to visualize vascular structures throughout of the body. Tailored protocols for use in renal arteries and peripheral vessels are available within the protocol tree provided by Siemens Healthineers. syngo NATIVE TrueFISP is based on the TrueFISP (true fast imaging with steady state precession) sequence, a balanced steady-state gradient echo technique. The sequence can be made selective for arteries or veins by appropriate positioning of the inversion pulse, which can be positioned independently from the imaging volume. The most robust method of performing syngo NATIVE TrueFISP is with respiratory triggering. With BioMatrix Technology, the respiratory sensor in the BioMatrix spine coil improves the workflow and increases efficiency.

NATIVE (non-contrast angiography of the arteries and veins) is a contrast-free MR angiography technique designed to visualize vascular structures throughout of the body. Tailored protocols for use in renal arteries and peripheral vessels are available within the protocol tree provided by Siemens Healthineers. syngo NATIVE TrueFISP is based on the TrueFISP (true fast imaging with steady state precession) sequence, a balanced steady-state gradient echo technique. The sequence can be made selective for arteries or veins by appropriate positioning of the inversion pulse, which can be positioned independently from the imaging volume. The most robust method of performing syngo NATIVE TrueFISP is with respiratory triggering. With BioMatrix Technology, the respiratory sensor in the BioMatrix spine coil improves the workflow and increases efficiency.

syngo NATIVE TrueFISP Non-Contrast MR Angiography: Pulmonary Arteries. See how Marcelo Fernandes Arêas (Siemens Healthineers) does it:
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Beyond the Clock: The Pivotal Role of Advanced MRI in Revolutionizing the Diagnosis and Management of Brainstem Stroke by Anirudda Deshpande, MD, DM, DNB, FRCP, SCE Neurology; et al. (Dept. of Care of the Elderly & Stroke, Altnagelvin Hospital, Londonderry, Northern Ireland, UK). The brainstem is a compact neural structure that houses critical life-sustaining nuclei and white matter tracts. When ischemic injury occurs in this region, diagnosis becomes particularly challenging. Its complex anatomy and the non-specific nature of presenting symptoms often lead to diagnostic delays or misdiagnosis. Computed tomography is notoriously insensitive to acute brainstem ischemia. This review highlights the indispensable role of advanced magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) as the gold standard for diagnosing brainstem stroke. The authors describe how specific MRI sequences — particularly high-resolution diffusion-weighted imaging — enable precise anatomical localization, facilitate differential diagnosis, and provide prognostic information. The article also explores the emerging potential of advanced techniques such as diffusion tensor imaging and high-resolution vessel wall imaging in refining our understanding of brainstem stroke pathophysiology and in guiding future therapeutic strategies. Advanced MRI has changed the landscape of brainstem stroke management. It has evolved from a mere diagnostic tool to a comprehensive guidance system for acute triage, etiological classification, and prognostic stratification. By leveraging a multimodal protocol on a technologically advanced MRI platform, clinicians can overcome the inherent challenges of brainstem anatomy, ensure accurate and timely diagnosis, and provide patients with highly informed and effective care pathway. The continued integration of these sophisticated imaging techniques into clinical protocols is essential for further improving outcomes in this complex patient population.

Beyond the Clock: The Pivotal Role of Advanced MRI in Revolutionizing the Diagnosis and Management of Brainstem Stroke by Anirudda Deshpande, MD, DM, DNB, FRCP, SCE Neurology; et al. (Dept. of Care of the Elderly & Stroke, Altnagelvin Hospital, Londonderry, Northern Ireland, UK). The brainstem is a compact neural structure that houses critical life-sustaining nuclei and white matter tracts. When ischemic injury occurs in this region, diagnosis becomes particularly challenging. Its complex anatomy and the non-specific nature of presenting symptoms often lead to diagnostic delays or misdiagnosis. Computed tomography is notoriously insensitive to acute brainstem ischemia. This review highlights the indispensable role of advanced magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) as the gold standard for diagnosing brainstem stroke. The authors describe how specific MRI sequences — particularly high-resolution diffusion-weighted imaging — enable precise anatomical localization, facilitate differential diagnosis, and provide prognostic information. The article also explores the emerging potential of advanced techniques such as diffusion tensor imaging and high-resolution vessel wall imaging in refining our understanding of brainstem stroke pathophysiology and in guiding future therapeutic strategies. Advanced MRI has changed the landscape of brainstem stroke management. It has evolved from a mere diagnostic tool to a comprehensive guidance system for acute triage, etiological classification, and prognostic stratification. By leveraging a multimodal protocol on a technologically advanced MRI platform, clinicians can overcome the inherent challenges of brainstem anatomy, ensure accurate and timely diagnosis, and provide patients with highly informed and effective care pathway. The continued integration of these sophisticated imaging techniques into clinical protocols is essential for further improving outcomes in this complex patient population.

Beyond the Clock: The Pivotal Role of Advanced #MRI in Revolutionizing the Diagnosis and Management of Brainstem #Stroke by Anirudda Deshpande, MD; et al. (Altnagelvin Hospital, Londonderry, Northern Ireland, UK).

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ESR Essentials: bone marrow MRI in oncology—practice recommendations by the European Society of Musculoskeletal Radiology - European Radiology Abstract Involvement of the bone marrow by metastases from solid tumors or multiple myeloma (MM) is a critical challenge in oncologic imaging. Lesion detection and staging, as well as accurate…

Are we ready to make bone marrow MRI the default—not the “extra test”—when metastatic disease or myeloma is on the table? 🦴🧲🔍

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Stereotactic Radiotherapy Cranial Protocol by Simon Atkins, BAppSc (Hons), MSc, DipIPEM(S), CMPS, and MACPSEM (ICON Cancer Centre Australia). The goal was to establish a unified imaging protocol across ICON centers, ensuring consistency while remaining feasible across different baseline systems (syngo MR XA30, XA50, and XA60). A key objective was to create a workflow that could be implemented with minimal radiotherapy-specific expertise required from on-site radiographers. Physician requirements focused on achieving 1 mm isotropic 3D imaging for SRS treatments. In response, T1 SPACE and T2 SPACE sequences were prioritized due to their superior spatial resolution and high-quality three-dimensional datasets compared with conventional T1 MPRAGE and T2 TSE acquisitions. The MPRAGE and T2 TSE sequences were retained as optional components to accommodate site-specific preferences. To support consistent implementation across sites, the protocol also includes guidance images and explanatory notes to assist radiographers during planning, with particular emphasis on maintaining critical parameters and avoiding unintended modifications.

Stereotactic Radiotherapy Cranial Protocol by Simon Atkins, BAppSc (Hons), MSc, DipIPEM(S), CMPS, and MACPSEM (ICON Cancer Centre Australia). The goal was to establish a unified imaging protocol across ICON centers, ensuring consistency while remaining feasible across different baseline systems (syngo MR XA30, XA50, and XA60). A key objective was to create a workflow that could be implemented with minimal radiotherapy-specific expertise required from on-site radiographers. Physician requirements focused on achieving 1 mm isotropic 3D imaging for SRS treatments. In response, T1 SPACE and T2 SPACE sequences were prioritized due to their superior spatial resolution and high-quality three-dimensional datasets compared with conventional T1 MPRAGE and T2 TSE acquisitions. The MPRAGE and T2 TSE sequences were retained as optional components to accommodate site-specific preferences. To support consistent implementation across sites, the protocol also includes guidance images and explanatory notes to assist radiographers during planning, with particular emphasis on maintaining critical parameters and avoiding unintended modifications.

Standardized cranial #SRS #MRI protocol by Simon Atkins (@iconcancercentre.bsky.social), optimized for syngo MR XA30–XA60. Prioritizing 1 mm isotropic 3D imaging with T1/T2 SPACE for consistent #MRinRT workflows.

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Live from the #SiemensHealthineers lunch symposium at #ECR2026 in Vienna! #carlglessgen is presenting results on an innovative solution for highly automated #cardiacMRI exams in as little as 30 minutes.

Missed the talk? Check out his publication: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39841204/

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Female pelvic disorders have a profound impact on women’s quality of life and overall health. Among the most prevalent and clinically significant are endometriosis, ovarian, uterine, and cervical cancers. Accurate and timely diagnosis is essential for improving patient outcomes and quality of life. MRI plays a pivotal role, offering detailed anatomical and functional information that supports diagnosis, staging, and treatment planning. By aligning with ESUR recommendations, the new uterus and ovaries workflows introduced in the syngo MR XB10 software provide standardized, high-quality imaging protocols tailored to gynecological needs. Additionally, Deep Resolve – our deep learning-based image reconstruction – can further accelerate scan times while maintaining high image quality, enhancing patient comfort and workflow efficiency.

Female pelvic disorders have a profound impact on women’s quality of life and overall health. Among the most prevalent and clinically significant are endometriosis, ovarian, uterine, and cervical cancers. Accurate and timely diagnosis is essential for improving patient outcomes and quality of life. MRI plays a pivotal role, offering detailed anatomical and functional information that supports diagnosis, staging, and treatment planning. By aligning with ESUR recommendations, the new uterus and ovaries workflows introduced in the syngo MR XB10 software provide standardized, high-quality imaging protocols tailored to gynecological needs. Additionally, Deep Resolve – our deep learning-based image reconstruction – can further accelerate scan times while maintaining high image quality, enhancing patient comfort and workflow efficiency.

March is #EndometriosisAwarenessMonth and I would like to highlight “Optimized Protocols for Uterus and Ovaries Guided by Recommendations from the #ESUR” by Elisa Roccia & Oleg Shagalov (Siemens Healthineers).

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#MRI #RadSky

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The endovascular treatment of intracranial aneurysms has become a standard therapeutic option over the past three decades. Its success is closely linked to the quality of angiographic imaging, which not only enables diagnosis and procedural planning, but also provides the real-time guidance necessary for safe device deployment. Optimal imaging in this context does not merely mean standard anterior-posterior (AP) or lateral projections, but rather the identification of individualized “working projections” that provide unobstructed visualization of the aneurysm sac, the neck, and the parent vessels. Traditionally, such projections were identified empirically, often requiring multiple 2D acquisitions in a trial-and-error fashion. The introduction of 3D rotational angiography and 3D digital subtraction angiography (3D-DSA) has dramatically improved this process, allowing operators to plan projections on volumetric datasets before attempting them in the angiography suite. However, a persistent limitation remains: the mechanical restrictions of C-arm systems. When an operator selects the theoretically optimal projection, it may not be physically achievable because of collision risks with the patient or the angiography table. This mismatch between imaging theory and clinical reality is a frequent bottleneck in neurointerventions. To address this gap, researchers at University Hospital Magdeburg have developed a prototype solution: automated calculation of optimized head positions. By adjusting the orientation of the patient’s head, the anatomical relationship between the intracranial vessels and the C-arm geometry can be modified, creating feasible working projections that would otherwise be unattainable. Work in progress. Currently under development and not for sale in the U.S. and in other countries. Its future availability cannot be ensured.

The endovascular treatment of intracranial aneurysms has become a standard therapeutic option over the past three decades. Its success is closely linked to the quality of angiographic imaging, which not only enables diagnosis and procedural planning, but also provides the real-time guidance necessary for safe device deployment. Optimal imaging in this context does not merely mean standard anterior-posterior (AP) or lateral projections, but rather the identification of individualized “working projections” that provide unobstructed visualization of the aneurysm sac, the neck, and the parent vessels. Traditionally, such projections were identified empirically, often requiring multiple 2D acquisitions in a trial-and-error fashion. The introduction of 3D rotational angiography and 3D digital subtraction angiography (3D-DSA) has dramatically improved this process, allowing operators to plan projections on volumetric datasets before attempting them in the angiography suite. However, a persistent limitation remains: the mechanical restrictions of C-arm systems. When an operator selects the theoretically optimal projection, it may not be physically achievable because of collision risks with the patient or the angiography table. This mismatch between imaging theory and clinical reality is a frequent bottleneck in neurointerventions. To address this gap, researchers at University Hospital Magdeburg have developed a prototype solution: automated calculation of optimized head positions. By adjusting the orientation of the patient’s head, the anatomical relationship between the intracranial vessels and the C-arm geometry can be modified, creating feasible working projections that would otherwise be unattainable. Work in progress. Currently under development and not for sale in the U.S. and in other countries. Its future availability cannot be ensured.

Automated Head Positioning to Optimize Biplane C-Arm Projections in Intracranial Aneurysm Treatment
by Prof Daniel Behme,MD; et al. (@uni-magdeburg.de, Germany).
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#NeuroSky #Stroke #Neurointervention
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Impressive work deserves to be shared 👏
Heike Weh (Siemens Healthineers) continues to showcase stunning, hand-scanned MR images, created without AI, highlighting her expertise.

You can download the images via MAGNETOM World:
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#RadSky #MRI

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Interested in how open platforms are accelerating clinical research and innovation? Don’t miss these expert talks: 🎤 Translating research into seamless clinical evaluation using Open Recon by Till Hülnhagen, PhD (Siemens Healthineers, Germany) 🎤 Unlocking Innovation: gammaSTAR’s integration with the Open Sequence interface by Daniel Christopher Hoinkiss, Dr. rer. nat. (Fraunhofer MEVIS, Germany)

Interested in how open platforms are accelerating clinical research and innovation? Don’t miss these expert talks: 🎤 Translating research into seamless clinical evaluation using Open Recon by Till Hülnhagen, PhD (Siemens Healthineers, Germany) 🎤 Unlocking Innovation: gammaSTAR’s integration with the Open Sequence interface by Daniel Christopher Hoinkiss, Dr. rer. nat. (Fraunhofer MEVIS, Germany)

Now online:

🎤 Translating research into seamless clinical evaluation using #OpenRecon by Dr T Hülnhagen

🎤 Unlocking Innovation: gammaSTAR’s integration with #OpenSequence interface by Dr DC Hoinkiss (Fraunhofer MEVIS)

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#MRI #MedPhys

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By combining accessible, works-anywhere solutions with advanced technologies, this SCMR edition of MAGNETOM Flash underscores a shared mission: to democratize CMR while continuing to define its future across diverse healthcare settings worldwide. The issue covers CMR in light the 2025 ESC Guidelines on Myocarditis and Pericarditis; microstructural imaging; valvular heart disease; whole-chest, whole-heart, and whole-aortic imaging; congenital and pediatric CMR; AI in CMR, cardiac MRI at 0.55T, and much more. We sincerely appreciate all contributors! We also truly appreciate the work of everyone involved in bringing this issue to life!

By combining accessible, works-anywhere solutions with advanced technologies, this SCMR edition of MAGNETOM Flash underscores a shared mission: to democratize CMR while continuing to define its future across diverse healthcare settings worldwide. The issue covers CMR in light the 2025 ESC Guidelines on Myocarditis and Pericarditis; microstructural imaging; valvular heart disease; whole-chest, whole-heart, and whole-aortic imaging; congenital and pediatric CMR; AI in CMR, cardiac MRI at 0.55T, and much more. We sincerely appreciate all contributors! We also truly appreciate the work of everyone involved in bringing this issue to life!

As #SCMR2026 is about to kick off, be sure to check out the SCMR edition of MAGNETOM Flash. It reflects the Society’s 2026 theme, “CMR Worldwide: A Global Commitment to Cardiovascular Care.”
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How can #CardiacMRI advance precision #oncology therapies? Join the #SiemensHealthineers Symposium at #SCMR2026 and find out! Listen as @marcofrancone shares his insights on using #MRI to monitor #cardiotoxicity - from targeted therapies to immunotherapies.

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Is low field imaging the future of #cardiacMRI? Join us for the #SiemensHealthineers Lunch Symposium at #SCMR2026. Listen in as @Amedeo Chiribiri MD, PhD, FHEA, FSCMR shares his perspective on #CardiacMRI at 0.55T. #lowfieldCMR #MAGNETOMFreeXL

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Cardiac Amyloidosis Through the Lens of Cardiac MRI by Diego Artemio Valadez-Villegas, MD; et al. (Instituto Nacional de Cardiología Ignacio Chávez, Ciudad de México). Cardiac magnetic resonance (CMR) plays a central role in evaluation of heart failure by clarifying both etiology and prognosis. One of its most important applications is the assessment of cardiac amyloidosis (CA), a progressive and underdiagnosed disease caused by the accumulation of amyloid fibrils in the extracellular space of the myocardium, altering contractility, impairing relaxation, and causing restrictive physiology associated with high morbidity and mortality. CA is most commonly due to either light-chain (AL) amyloidosis, derived from clonal plasma cell dyscrasia and associated with poor outcomes, or transthyretin (ATTR) amyloidosis, related to misfolded transthyretin protein synthesized in the liver. Until recently, diagnosis relied on biopsy, but this approach is invasive, less sensitive in ATTR, and limited in early disease. CMR has therefore emerged as a noninvasive, reproducible, whole-heart technique capable of characterizing myocardial composition and distinguishing CA from other cardiomyopathies.

Cardiac Amyloidosis Through the Lens of Cardiac MRI by Diego Artemio Valadez-Villegas, MD; et al. (Instituto Nacional de Cardiología Ignacio Chávez, Ciudad de México). Cardiac magnetic resonance (CMR) plays a central role in evaluation of heart failure by clarifying both etiology and prognosis. One of its most important applications is the assessment of cardiac amyloidosis (CA), a progressive and underdiagnosed disease caused by the accumulation of amyloid fibrils in the extracellular space of the myocardium, altering contractility, impairing relaxation, and causing restrictive physiology associated with high morbidity and mortality. CA is most commonly due to either light-chain (AL) amyloidosis, derived from clonal plasma cell dyscrasia and associated with poor outcomes, or transthyretin (ATTR) amyloidosis, related to misfolded transthyretin protein synthesized in the liver. Until recently, diagnosis relied on biopsy, but this approach is invasive, less sensitive in ATTR, and limited in early disease. CMR has therefore emerged as a noninvasive, reproducible, whole-heart technique capable of characterizing myocardial composition and distinguishing CA from other cardiomyopathies.

Cardiac Amyloidosis through the lens of #CMR 🫀

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Survival of patients with congenital heart disease (CHD) has dramatically improved over the last 30 years. Over 97% of patients now reach adulthood, as a result, the adult CHD population has outgrown the pediatric population. However, despite improved survival, CHD patients cannot be considered cured. Increased life expectancy exposes them to potential complications such as arrhythmias, stroke, heart failure, valvular heart lesions, and pulmonary arterial hypertension. Due to their high risk of complications, patients with CHD need life-long specialized follow-up. Imaging plays a central role in diagnosis and surveillance, particularly for valvular lesions, shunt quantification and assessment of cardiac volumes, and function. While transthoracic echocardiography (TTE) remains the first-line modality, it has several limitations in CHD, particularly in the assessment of right-heart lesions, which are frequently encountered in the CHD population. Cardiac magnetic resonance (CMR) overcomes these limitations and is considered the gold standard for non-invasive evaluation of ventricular volumes, myocardial structure, and flow evaluation. As the number of adult CHD patients and consequently the demand for congenital CMR is steadily increasing, rapid access to CMR has become increasingly challenging due to long waiting times. To address this issue and expand the number of examinations performed per week, our center introduced a “short CMR” strategy in 2024. In this approach, selected patients undergo an accelerated protocol tailored to the clinical indication and the need for contrast administration. Shoutout and sincere thanks to the co-authors: Fabienne Dirbach, Marco Müller, Christopher Roy, Paolo Garelli, Jürg Schwitter, Matthias Stuber

Survival of patients with congenital heart disease (CHD) has dramatically improved over the last 30 years. Over 97% of patients now reach adulthood, as a result, the adult CHD population has outgrown the pediatric population. However, despite improved survival, CHD patients cannot be considered cured. Increased life expectancy exposes them to potential complications such as arrhythmias, stroke, heart failure, valvular heart lesions, and pulmonary arterial hypertension. Due to their high risk of complications, patients with CHD need life-long specialized follow-up. Imaging plays a central role in diagnosis and surveillance, particularly for valvular lesions, shunt quantification and assessment of cardiac volumes, and function. While transthoracic echocardiography (TTE) remains the first-line modality, it has several limitations in CHD, particularly in the assessment of right-heart lesions, which are frequently encountered in the CHD population. Cardiac magnetic resonance (CMR) overcomes these limitations and is considered the gold standard for non-invasive evaluation of ventricular volumes, myocardial structure, and flow evaluation. As the number of adult CHD patients and consequently the demand for congenital CMR is steadily increasing, rapid access to CMR has become increasingly challenging due to long waiting times. To address this issue and expand the number of examinations performed per week, our center introduced a “short CMR” strategy in 2024. In this approach, selected patients undergo an accelerated protocol tailored to the clinical indication and the need for contrast administration. Shoutout and sincere thanks to the co-authors: Fabienne Dirbach, Marco Müller, Christopher Roy, Paolo Garelli, Jürg Schwitter, Matthias Stuber

From Diagnosis to Lifelong Care: Cardiac Magnetic Resonance in Adult Congenital Heart Disease by Tobias Rutz, MD; et al. (CHUV/ @unil.bsky.social, Switzerland).
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3 months ago 0 0 0 0
Artificial intelligence (AI) is emerging as a powerful ally in cardiac MRI, addressing many of the challenges that previously limited its efficiency and accessibility. By automating and optimizing steps from protocol planning and image acquisition to reconstruction, analysis, and integration with clinical data, AI can make cardiac MRI faster, more consistent, and more widely available. Far from replacing clinicians, AI supports them by reducing repetitive tasks, improving reproducibility, and enabling the extraction of advanced diagnostic and prognostic information. An important aspect of this evolution is the integration of cardiac MRI into a multimodality framework where it is combined with other imaging techniques such as echocardiography or CT, and with clinical, biological, and electrophysiological data. This approach paves the way for advanced concepts like the digital twin – a virtual model of the patient’s heart that can guide diagnosis and therapy planning, further enhancing precision and personalization in cardiovascular care. The authors explore how AI is transforming their cardiac MRI practice in four main domains: 1. Planning and acquisition: including automated plane prescription and parameter optimization 2. Image reconstruction: accelerating acquisitions and improving image quality 3. Image analysis and post-processing: enabling rapid and consistent quantification 4. Development of diagnostic and prognostic tools: integrating imaging with multisource and multimodal patient data

Artificial intelligence (AI) is emerging as a powerful ally in cardiac MRI, addressing many of the challenges that previously limited its efficiency and accessibility. By automating and optimizing steps from protocol planning and image acquisition to reconstruction, analysis, and integration with clinical data, AI can make cardiac MRI faster, more consistent, and more widely available. Far from replacing clinicians, AI supports them by reducing repetitive tasks, improving reproducibility, and enabling the extraction of advanced diagnostic and prognostic information. An important aspect of this evolution is the integration of cardiac MRI into a multimodality framework where it is combined with other imaging techniques such as echocardiography or CT, and with clinical, biological, and electrophysiological data. This approach paves the way for advanced concepts like the digital twin – a virtual model of the patient’s heart that can guide diagnosis and therapy planning, further enhancing precision and personalization in cardiovascular care. The authors explore how AI is transforming their cardiac MRI practice in four main domains: 1. Planning and acquisition: including automated plane prescription and parameter optimization 2. Image reconstruction: accelerating acquisitions and improving image quality 3. Image analysis and post-processing: enabling rapid and consistent quantification 4. Development of diagnostic and prognostic tools: integrating imaging with multisource and multimodal patient data

From Acquisition to Analysis: How #AI is Revolutionizing Cardiac #MRI
by Solenn Toupin, PhD and Théo Pezel, MD, PhD (Lariboisière Hospital, Paris, France).

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3 months ago 4 0 2 0
To address the challenges of prolonged scan times and reliance on patient breath-holding, a range of free-breathing CMR techniques have emerged over the past decade. These include respiratory navigator gating, self-gating, motion correction, compressed sensing, and AI-assisted sequence optimization. While impactful, most of these approaches were limited to specific sequences and did not systematically transform the overall CMR workflow. In this work, the authors introduce a fully integrated free-breathing CMR protocol that enables intelligent, rapid examinations without the need for breath-holding. Compressed Sensing (CS) and motion correction (MOCO) are core techniques implemented in the full free-breathing CMR protocol. Conceptually, CS leverages the inherent sparsity of CMR data to enable accurate image reconstruction from undersampled k-space, thereby substantially reducing acquisition time without compromising diagnostic fidelity. Motion correction utilizes advanced retrospective algorithms to compensate for respiratory and cardiac motion, effectively reducing motion-related artifacts and maintaining image quality. The core innovation lies in the deep integration of these two methodologies across several critical CMR sequences, leading to a qualitative leap in acquisition efficiency and diagnostic robustness. Full free-breathing CMR examinations are performed on a 3T MAGNETOM Vida using an 18-channel body coil. Free-breathing CMR is not only a technological innovation, but also a milestone in making advanced cardiovascular imaging more equitable and patient-centered. By eliminating reliance on breath-holding, this approach delivers faster, smarter, and more widely accessible diagnostic services. Shoutout to the coauthors: Wenli Zhou, Kai Yang, Gang Yin, Jing An, Xinling Yang, Xiaoming Bi, Jianing Pang, Kelvin Chow

To address the challenges of prolonged scan times and reliance on patient breath-holding, a range of free-breathing CMR techniques have emerged over the past decade. These include respiratory navigator gating, self-gating, motion correction, compressed sensing, and AI-assisted sequence optimization. While impactful, most of these approaches were limited to specific sequences and did not systematically transform the overall CMR workflow. In this work, the authors introduce a fully integrated free-breathing CMR protocol that enables intelligent, rapid examinations without the need for breath-holding. Compressed Sensing (CS) and motion correction (MOCO) are core techniques implemented in the full free-breathing CMR protocol. Conceptually, CS leverages the inherent sparsity of CMR data to enable accurate image reconstruction from undersampled k-space, thereby substantially reducing acquisition time without compromising diagnostic fidelity. Motion correction utilizes advanced retrospective algorithms to compensate for respiratory and cardiac motion, effectively reducing motion-related artifacts and maintaining image quality. The core innovation lies in the deep integration of these two methodologies across several critical CMR sequences, leading to a qualitative leap in acquisition efficiency and diagnostic robustness. Full free-breathing CMR examinations are performed on a 3T MAGNETOM Vida using an 18-channel body coil. Free-breathing CMR is not only a technological innovation, but also a milestone in making advanced cardiovascular imaging more equitable and patient-centered. By eliminating reliance on breath-holding, this approach delivers faster, smarter, and more widely accessible diagnostic services. Shoutout to the coauthors: Wenli Zhou, Kai Yang, Gang Yin, Jing An, Xinling Yang, Xiaoming Bi, Jianing Pang, Kelvin Chow

A New Era in Cardiovascular #MRI: The Advent of Full Free-Breathing Mode by Minjie Lu, MD, PhD; et al. (Fuwai Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, China).

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3 months ago 3 0 1 0
Shoutout to Heike Weh for scanning the tree!

Shoutout to Heike Weh for scanning the tree!

Merry Christmas to everyone who celebrates.
Thank you all for the exchanges and collaborations this year, wishing you a restful and joyful holiday season.
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3 months ago 5 0 0 0
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Photon-counting CT (PCCT) represents a major step toward bridging the historical gap between cardiac CT and CMR. Its ability to provide high-resolution anatomical imaging, quantitative spectral data, and myocardial tissue characterization within a single, time-efficient acquisition brings cardiac CT closer to the comprehensive diagnostic capability traditionally reserved for CMR. However, these modalities should not be seen as competing but as highly complementary. CMR remains the reference standard for advanced tissue characterization, myocardial fibrosis assessment, and complex flow quantification, while PCCT offers unparalleled spatial resolution, reduced acquisition times, and simultaneous evaluation of coronary arteries, myocardium, and valves. Together, PCCT and CMR form a synergistic imaging approach, combining structural and functional insights to refine diagnosis, guide management, and ultimately improve patient care in cardiovascular disease. Shoutout to the co-authors: Adrien De Minteguiaga, M.D.; Christos Gkizas, M.D., Ph.D.; Aimée Rodriguez Musso, M.D.; Mehdi Haidar, M.D.

Photon-counting CT (PCCT) represents a major step toward bridging the historical gap between cardiac CT and CMR. Its ability to provide high-resolution anatomical imaging, quantitative spectral data, and myocardial tissue characterization within a single, time-efficient acquisition brings cardiac CT closer to the comprehensive diagnostic capability traditionally reserved for CMR. However, these modalities should not be seen as competing but as highly complementary. CMR remains the reference standard for advanced tissue characterization, myocardial fibrosis assessment, and complex flow quantification, while PCCT offers unparalleled spatial resolution, reduced acquisition times, and simultaneous evaluation of coronary arteries, myocardium, and valves. Together, PCCT and CMR form a synergistic imaging approach, combining structural and functional insights to refine diagnosis, guide management, and ultimately improve patient care in cardiovascular disease. Shoutout to the co-authors: Adrien De Minteguiaga, M.D.; Christos Gkizas, M.D., Ph.D.; Aimée Rodriguez Musso, M.D.; Mehdi Haidar, M.D.

Cardiovascular Applications of Photon-Counting CT: When Cardiac CT Meets Cardiac MR by Benjamin Longère, François Pontana, et al. (@chulille.bsky.social).

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4 months ago 3 1 0 0
MRI-Guided Planning for Pelvic Brachytherapy By Florian Putz, M.D. (Department of Radiation Oncology, Universitätsklinikum Erlangen, FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg, Erlangen, Germany) At University Hospital Erlangen, Germany, MRI plays a central role in the planning of pelvic brachytherapy. After applicator implantation, a planning MRI is performed on the 1.5T MAGNETOM Sola RT Pro Edition, which is conveniently located within the radiation oncology department. This setup enables streamlined workflow between the procedure area and the HDR treatment rooms. The MR-in-RT working group at University Hospital Erlangen shares their MRI protocols for pelvic brachytherapy. Developed in accordance with the GEC-ESTRO recommendations, these protocols include 3D sequences such as T2-SPACE and T1-VIBE Dixon. Together, they provide excellent visualization of the target volume, organs at risk, and applicators, supporting accurate and reproducible treatment planning.

MRI-Guided Planning for Pelvic Brachytherapy By Florian Putz, M.D. (Department of Radiation Oncology, Universitätsklinikum Erlangen, FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg, Erlangen, Germany) At University Hospital Erlangen, Germany, MRI plays a central role in the planning of pelvic brachytherapy. After applicator implantation, a planning MRI is performed on the 1.5T MAGNETOM Sola RT Pro Edition, which is conveniently located within the radiation oncology department. This setup enables streamlined workflow between the procedure area and the HDR treatment rooms. The MR-in-RT working group at University Hospital Erlangen shares their MRI protocols for pelvic brachytherapy. Developed in accordance with the GEC-ESTRO recommendations, these protocols include 3D sequences such as T2-SPACE and T1-VIBE Dixon. Together, they provide excellent visualization of the target volume, organs at risk, and applicators, supporting accurate and reproducible treatment planning.

MRI-Guided Planning for Pelvic #Brachytherapy by Dr. Florian Putz (@fau.de).

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4 months ago 1 0 0 0
Diffusion MRI of the human heart provides unique insight into myocardial microstructure but has been hampered by cardiac and respiratory motion, short T2 of the heart muscle, and limited gradient strength. Recent advances in ultra-strong gradient technology not only help to overcome these technical challenges but also allow higher diffusion weighting (i.e., b-values) with clinically compatible echo times. The authors demonstrate how this enabled in vivo diffusion kurtosis imaging (DKI) and q-space trajectory imaging (QTI) in the beating human heart, therefore moving beyond the Gaussian assumptions of diffusion tensor imaging (DTI). These advances may pave the way for more sensitive biomarkers of pathological changes of the myocardium and bring microstructural imaging closer to clinical application. Key points • Ultra-strong gradients (300 mT/m) make cardiac diffusion MRI feasible at higher b-values. • In vivo cardiac diffusion kurtosis imaging and q-space trajectory imaging (QTI) were demonstrated with clinically compatible echo times. • Kurtosis and QTI metrics reveal non-Gaussian diffusion, offering access to new imaging biomarkers of myocardial microstructure. • Translation to clinical systems is within reach with new 200 mT/m gradient scanners. Shoutout and thank you to the co-authors: Lars Mueller, Ph.D.; Jürgen E Schneider, Ph.D. (Biomedical Imaging Science Department, Leeds Institute of Cardiovascular and Metabolic Medicine, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK) Derek K Jones, Ph.D. (Cardiff University Brain Research Imaging Centre (CUBRIC), School of Psychology, Cardiff University, Cardiff, UK) Filip Szczepankiewicz, Ph.D. (Department of Medical Radiation Physics, Lund University, Lund, Sweden) Fabrizio Fasano, Ph.D. (Siemens Healthineers)

Diffusion MRI of the human heart provides unique insight into myocardial microstructure but has been hampered by cardiac and respiratory motion, short T2 of the heart muscle, and limited gradient strength. Recent advances in ultra-strong gradient technology not only help to overcome these technical challenges but also allow higher diffusion weighting (i.e., b-values) with clinically compatible echo times. The authors demonstrate how this enabled in vivo diffusion kurtosis imaging (DKI) and q-space trajectory imaging (QTI) in the beating human heart, therefore moving beyond the Gaussian assumptions of diffusion tensor imaging (DTI). These advances may pave the way for more sensitive biomarkers of pathological changes of the myocardium and bring microstructural imaging closer to clinical application. Key points • Ultra-strong gradients (300 mT/m) make cardiac diffusion MRI feasible at higher b-values. • In vivo cardiac diffusion kurtosis imaging and q-space trajectory imaging (QTI) were demonstrated with clinically compatible echo times. • Kurtosis and QTI metrics reveal non-Gaussian diffusion, offering access to new imaging biomarkers of myocardial microstructure. • Translation to clinical systems is within reach with new 200 mT/m gradient scanners. Shoutout and thank you to the co-authors: Lars Mueller, Ph.D.; Jürgen E Schneider, Ph.D. (Biomedical Imaging Science Department, Leeds Institute of Cardiovascular and Metabolic Medicine, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK) Derek K Jones, Ph.D. (Cardiff University Brain Research Imaging Centre (CUBRIC), School of Psychology, Cardiff University, Cardiff, UK) Filip Szczepankiewicz, Ph.D. (Department of Medical Radiation Physics, Lund University, Lund, Sweden) Fabrizio Fasano, Ph.D. (Siemens Healthineers)

Unlocking the Heart’s #Microstructure: Cardiac #Diffusion #MRI with Ultra-Strong Gradients by Maryam Afzali, PhD; et al. (@universityofleeds.bsky.social).
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4 months ago 2 0 0 0
In multiple sclerosis, care relies on MRI for diagnosis and longitudinal management. Standardized, cross-institutional MRI protocols maximize clinical utility by aligning with contemporary criteria. They enable early, accurate diagnosis and capture prognostic markers, flagging subclinical activity that may signal therapeutic ineffectiveness or safety concerns, and support equitable access to high-quality, innovative treatment. General University Hospital in Prague presents optimized therapeutic MS imaging protocols for 3T systems from Siemens Healthineers. The suite of protocols — diagnostic, monitoring, and safety — covers the brain, spinal cord, and optic nerves to provide a comprehensive assessment of central nervous system disease activity, including dissemination in space and time, negative prognostic markers, and treatment-relevant activity. For brain MRI, 3D FLAIR, high-resolution 3D MPRAGE, 3D DIR, 3D EPI, and 2D T2WI and DWI delineate lesions in white and gray matter. Contrast-enhanced imaging is performed immediately following gadolinium administration to highlight new or active lesions. Spinal cord evaluation employs sagittal T2 STIR — in line with guidance from the Magnetic Resonance in MS (MAGNIMS) network — and proton density sequences, followed by post-contrast T1 to detect inflammation and structural damage. Optic nerve assessment includes coronal and transverse T2WI with fat suppression (FS) and, after contrast administration, T1WI with FS to visualize inflammation and demyelination associated with optic neuritis. These harmonized protocols provide a reliable framework to detect, localize, and monitor MS lesions across the central nervous system in accordance with the 2021 and 2024 MAGNIMS international consensus recommendations and the diagnostic McDonald criteria. Shout out to Cinzia Gussoni, Michala Belasova, Jaroslav Leitmann, André Fischer

In multiple sclerosis, care relies on MRI for diagnosis and longitudinal management. Standardized, cross-institutional MRI protocols maximize clinical utility by aligning with contemporary criteria. They enable early, accurate diagnosis and capture prognostic markers, flagging subclinical activity that may signal therapeutic ineffectiveness or safety concerns, and support equitable access to high-quality, innovative treatment. General University Hospital in Prague presents optimized therapeutic MS imaging protocols for 3T systems from Siemens Healthineers. The suite of protocols — diagnostic, monitoring, and safety — covers the brain, spinal cord, and optic nerves to provide a comprehensive assessment of central nervous system disease activity, including dissemination in space and time, negative prognostic markers, and treatment-relevant activity. For brain MRI, 3D FLAIR, high-resolution 3D MPRAGE, 3D DIR, 3D EPI, and 2D T2WI and DWI delineate lesions in white and gray matter. Contrast-enhanced imaging is performed immediately following gadolinium administration to highlight new or active lesions. Spinal cord evaluation employs sagittal T2 STIR — in line with guidance from the Magnetic Resonance in MS (MAGNIMS) network — and proton density sequences, followed by post-contrast T1 to detect inflammation and structural damage. Optic nerve assessment includes coronal and transverse T2WI with fat suppression (FS) and, after contrast administration, T1WI with FS to visualize inflammation and demyelination associated with optic neuritis. These harmonized protocols provide a reliable framework to detect, localize, and monitor MS lesions across the central nervous system in accordance with the 2021 and 2024 MAGNIMS international consensus recommendations and the diagnostic McDonald criteria. Shout out to Cinzia Gussoni, Michala Belasova, Jaroslav Leitmann, André Fischer

Diagnostic and Monitoring #MRI Protocols for #MultipleSclerosis, based on the MAGNIMS Consensus Recommendations & the McDonald Criteria
by Prof. Manuela Vaněčková (General University Hospital in Prague, Czech Republic).
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4 months ago 4 0 1 0
This issue covers a broad spectrum of innovation: from the potential of ultra-high-gradient MRI to the advantages of lower-field MRI for imaging claustrophobic patients and those with implants; from ultra-fast pediatric brain MRI to standardized pelvic protocols; and from improving access to care with mobile MRI to tackling the real-life challenges of operating MRI systems in geographically challenging or remote locations. The motto of this year’s RSNA — “Imaging the Individual – Fuel Curiosity, Ignite Inspiration – Fresh Insights, New Frontiers – Global Reach, Limitless Potential” — is fully reflected in the articles featured in this edition.

This issue covers a broad spectrum of innovation: from the potential of ultra-high-gradient MRI to the advantages of lower-field MRI for imaging claustrophobic patients and those with implants; from ultra-fast pediatric brain MRI to standardized pelvic protocols; and from improving access to care with mobile MRI to tackling the real-life challenges of operating MRI systems in geographically challenging or remote locations. The motto of this year’s RSNA — “Imaging the Individual – Fuel Curiosity, Ignite Inspiration – Fresh Insights, New Frontiers – Global Reach, Limitless Potential” — is fully reflected in the articles featured in this edition.

With #RSNA2025 just days away, now’s the perfect time to explore the latest edition of MAGNETOM Flash at www.magnetomworld.siemens-healthineers.com/publications...

Shoutout to all contributors and to the team behind the amazing content on #MagnetomWorld

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