Abstract
We quantitatively evaluate the benefits of a higher field strength for functional
brain MRI (fMRI) based on the blood oxygenation level-dependent contrast. The 3-T
fMRI shows a higher sensitivity for the motor and somatosensory stimulation and more
specific localization in the grey substance. The 3-T fMRI detects additional areas
of activation with the motor paradigm.
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Article info
Publication history
Published online: August 27, 2010
Accepted:
May 1,
2010
Received:
March 20,
2010
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