Impact of $\Delta \textrm{B}_0$ field imperfections correction on BOLD sensitivity in 3D-SPARKLING fMRI data
Abstract
Static and dynamic ∆$B_0$ field imperfections are detrimental for fMRI applications as they degrade the temporal SNR (tSNR) and the sensitivity to the BOLD contrast. In this work we propose an experimental protocol for field imperfection monitoring and correction on 3D-SPARKLING fMRI data using the Skope Clip-on field camera in an alternative setting challenging its long TR constraint. We demonstrate the viability of our protocol and the reproducible gain in image quality, tSNR and retinotopic maps when correcting static and dynamic field imperfections on resting-state and taskbased fMRI data for 3 healthy volunteers.
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Engineering Sciences [physics]| Origin | Files produced by the author(s) |
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