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MRI sequence parameters used in both cohorts.
| Caucasian Group | Asian Group | |
|---|---|---|
| TR | 4 msec | 6.55 msec |
| TE1/TE2 | TE1 = 1.32 msec/ TE2 = 2.6 msec |
TE1 = 1.35 msec/ TE2 = 2.58 msec |
| Flip angle | 10° | 9° |
| Field of view (FOV) | 500 × 446 mm3 | 450 × 450 mm3 |
| Acquisition voxel | 1.5 × 2.0 × 5.0 mm3 | 1.4 × 1.4 × 2.0 mm3 |
| Scan time | 10 sec | 116 sec |
Abbreviations: TR: Repetition time, TE: Echo time.
