The use of 7T MRI in multiple sclerosis: review and consensus statement from the North American Imaging in Multiple Sclerosis Cooperative

. 2024 Oct 9;6(5):fcae359. doi: 10.1093/braincomms/fcae359

Consensus Statement #1
Statement	The technical advantages of 7T MRI support improved sensitivity for visualization of certain findings in MS, including CVS, PRLs, cortical and deep GM lesions and LME.
Recommendation	Although most data suggest superiority of 7T MRI over lower field for visualization of CVS, PRLs, cortical and deep GM lesions and LME, more head-to-head studies are warranted, particularly in relationship to clinical relevance. In general, more studies evaluating 7T MRI as a diagnostic tool for MS should be performed, particularly in cases where it is difficult to make a diagnosis with lower field strengths.

Consensus Statement #1

Statement

The technical advantages of 7T MRI support improved sensitivity for visualization of certain findings in MS, including CVS, PRLs, cortical and deep GM lesions and LME.

Recommendation

Although most data suggest superiority of 7T MRI over lower field for visualization of CVS, PRLs, cortical and deep GM lesions and LME, more head-to-head studies are warranted, particularly in relationship to clinical relevance. In general, more studies evaluating 7T MRI as a diagnostic tool for MS should be performed, particularly in cases where it is difficult to make a diagnosis with lower field strengths.