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Recommended imaging protocol for diffusion MR imaging of the chest
| Pulse sequence | Single-shot spin echo EPI |
|---|---|
| Coil | Phased-array surface coil |
| Fat suppression | Chemical shift selective (CHESS) fat suppression |
| Field of view | 35–40 cm |
| b value | 1000 s/mm2 |
| Parallel imaging | Acceleration factor of 2 |
| Number of slices | 24–30 |
| Repetition time (TR) | 5000 ms |
| Echo time (TE) | 50 ms |
| Slice thickness | 5–8 mm |
| Number of excitations | 6 |
