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Table 1.

Criteria Necessary Prior to Definitive Evaluation Studies

Technology stable

Broad availability

Image acquisition parameters specified – scanning frequency, timing relative to contrast, pulse sequence parameters, etc.

Standardized interpretation protocol

Documented reproducibility

Normal ranges defined