Table 1. Comparisons of contrast to noise ratio (CNR) for CODEA MRA/MRV acquired at 7T vs 3T.
Blood vessels | CNR at 7T | CNR at 3T | Ratio (7T / 3T) |
---|---|---|---|
Artery 1 (“large”) | 218±55 | 108±14 | 2.0 |
Artery 2 (“medium”) | 116±10 | 72±12 | 1.6 |
Artery 3 (“small”) | 159±44 | 51±8 | 3.1 |
Vein 1 (“large”) | 73±4 (66±5) | 42±6 | 1.7 |
Vein 2 (“medium”) | 77±10 (69±8) | 36±3 | 2.1 |
Vein 3 (“small”) | 67±5 (61±7) | 31±2 | 2.2 |