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 Table of Contents 1. Introduction
1 Introduction 3
ScanTools provides comprehensive planning, scanning, processing, viewing, and
2 Clinical Solutions Neuro 4
patient administration tools, as well as data storage and connectivity features.
3 Clinical Solutions MSK 8

4 Clinical Solutions BodyOnco 11 All ScanTools elements support outstanding clinical imaging performance,
5 Clinical Solutions CardioVascular 12 enhanced workflow, and ease of use. There are three levels of ScanTools
6 Patient-centric imaging 14 available: Plus, Pro and Premium. They offer different levels of imaging
7 Imaging Techniques 16 performance and capabilities. This brochure focuses on ScanTools Pro.

Ingenia Ingenia CX / SmartPath to dStream

Multiva Achieva

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All dStream based systems (Ingenia, Ingenia CX, SmartPath to dStream) are available with dS SENSE,
2 and all non-dStream systems (Multiva, Achieva) are available with SENSE capabilities. 3
 2. Clinical Solutions Neuro

ScanTools Neuro provides high-quality, high-resolution

neuro imaging for assessment of morphology in the
brain, head/neck, and spine.

General image quality • Keyhole imaging: Improved temporal resolution in

Ingenia 3.0T Ingenia 3.0T Ingenia 1.5T
• ExamCards including inline processing: For brain, dynamic brain studies. 2D T2 DRIVE 2.5 mm DWI b1000 ISO Long TE FLAIR
head-neck, and spine imaging. • Flexible oversampling: A flexible amount
• dS SENSE/SENSE1 parallel imaging: Designed for of oversampling can be chosen as fold over
short scan times and/or high resolution and/or suppression technique. Asymmetric format available
reduced susceptibility artifacts (in gradient echo to achieve fit with the anatomy. Graphical display
based sequences). available.
• CLEAR: Signal uniformity correction, based on coil • High fidelity reconstruction: Low noise levels and
sensitivity and patient loading. reduced image blurring.
• FLAIR: CSF suppression. • MobiView: Easy multi-station spine studies.
• Single, dual and triple IR sequences: Evaluation of • MobiFlex: Combines different FOVs, resolution,
gray and white matter differentiation. geometries and dS SENSE/SENSE1 acceleration Ingenia 3.0T
• Balanced FFE/TFE: High-resolution, high contrast factors in multi-station spine exams. mFFE

spine imaging • Quantitative flow: Non-invasive measurements of

• mFFE: unique image contrast through a selected CSF flow.
combination of multiple echoes.
Multiva 1.5T
• Flip angle sweep technology: SAR reduction and Dual Inversion Recovery
magnetization transfer reduction in 2D TSE and
improved gray/white matter contrast.
• T2 DRIVE: 2D and 3D TSE acquisitions enabling
shorter TRs while maintaining contrast-to-noise ratio
(bright CSF) and SNR.
• GRASE: Combines TSE appearance and resolution Ingenia 3.0T
with the speed and reduced SAR of EPI. bFFE
• Dynamic T2*-weighted FFE-EPI: Brain perfusion and
fMRI
• Mixed mode (interleaved IR/SE): Combined T1 and
T2 map calculation.
• Single-shot EPI diffusion imaging (DWI): With three
diffusion directions and up to 16 b-values for brain Ingenia 3.0T
DWI TSE of the IAC
and spine DWI.
• Multi-shot DWI-based methods with PhaseTrak:
High-resolution brain and spine DWI.
• DWI-TSE: Distortion-free diffusion imaging.
• Diffusion imaging processing with automatic
generation of ADC and/or eADC maps.

Ingenia 3.0T CX Ingenia 1.5T Ingenia 1.5T

3D T2W DRIVE Thoracic spine DWI b400 Total spine 2 station T2W TSE
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 Fat free imaging Neurovascular imaging
• STIR: Fat suppression. • MTC: Background suppression of white and gray
• ProSet selective water excitation: Nerve root brain matter in brain angiography sequences.
imaging • Time-of-flight (inflow) sequences with TONE:
• SPIR/SPAIR: Adjustable fat suppression. Enhanced contrast and MTC for reduction of peri-
• AutoSPAIR: Software-controlled SPAIR delay time. orbital fat signal.
• LIPO: Enchanced fat suppression in Diffusion (3.0T • CHARM: Reduces visibility of chunk borders in inflow
Ingenia 3.0T Ingenia 3T CX Ingenia 1.5T Ingenia 3.0T only) MRA studies.
3D BrainView DIR 3D BrainView FLAIR T2W TSE MultiVane DWI b1000 LIPO
• Myelography: With multiple radial 2D projections • Phase contrast (PC) sensitive imaging: Visualization
and 3D sequences. of blood vessels.
• BolusTrak: Synchronization of high-resolution CE-
Motion compensation MRA acquisitions.
• SnapShot imaging: Reducing the effects of patient • TRACS: Time-resolved contrast-enhanced vascular
and physiological motion through the combination imaging.
of rapid TSE sequences and dS SENSE/SENSE1. • CENTRA: 3D contrast-enhanced imaging without
• MultiVane radial encoding: Corrects for motion in venous contamination.
multi-shot TSE examinations.
• Partial NSA: Provides low sensitivity to motion. Perfusion Tools
• Enhanced flow compensation: Reduces flow • 3D PRESTO for T2* based perfusion and fMRI
artifacts caused by flowing blood or CSF. sequences: Short scan times, providing long TEs.
• REST: Suppresses tissue signal and flow artifacts in • Prospective Motion Correction: Designed to account
images. Free positioning and angulation are allowed. for subject motion by real-time monitoring of motion
Shared REST functionality can be used to enhance during acquisition and adjustment of acquisition
Ingenia 3.0T Ingenia 3.0T Ingenia 3.0T Ingenia 3.0T inflow suppression in gradient echo sequences. parameters.
Time of Flight Circle of Willis Venous BOLD T2W TSE partial NSA T1W TSE partial NSA • SMART: Enables efficient temporal data collection • T2* perfusion maps: Include Mean Transit Time
and averaging order. (MTT), Time To Peak (TTP), Time of Arrival (T0),
Negative Integral (NI) and Index.
3D imaging
• 3D T1 TFE: Isotropic coverage in short scan times.
• Venous BOLD: T2*-weighted 3D sequences
compatible with dS SENSE/SENSE1.
• 3D BrainView: Fast, isotropic 3D TSE imaging,
employing flip angle sweep and a low SAR
refocusing scheme.

Ingenia 3.0T Ingenia 3.0T

T2 Perfusion maps 3D Carotid MRA

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 3. Clinical Solutions MSK

ScanTools MSK provides high-resolution, fast orthopedic

imaging, for assessment of morphology in the
extremities and joints.

Ingenia 1.5T Ingenia 3.0T Multiva 1.5T Ingenia 3.0T

PDW TSE SPIR PDW TSE PDW TSE PDW TSE

General image quality Fat free imaging

• ExamCards including inline processing: For hip, • STIR: Fat suppression.
knee, ankle, shoulder, elbow, and wrist imaging. • ProSet: Selective water excitation.
• dS SENSE/SENSE1 parallel imaging: Designed for • SPIR/SPAIR: Adjustable fat suppression.
short scan times and/or high resolution. • AutoSPAIR: Software-controlled SPAIR delay time.
• CLEAR: Signal uniformity correction based on coil
sensitivity and patient loading. Motion compensation
• mFFE: Distinct image contrast through a selected • MultiVane radial encoding: Corrects for motion in
combination of multiple echoes. multishot TSE examinations.
• Multi-echo T2w: Acquisition and automatic • Partial NSA: Low sensitivity to motion.
calculation of T2 map for assessment of cartilage. • Enhanced flow compensation: Reduces flow
• Dual Inversion Recovery: May assist in assessment of artifacts.
Multiva 1.5T
synovitis. • REST: Suppresses tissue signal and flow artifacts in T1W TSE
• Flip angle sweep technology: SAR and images. Free positioning and angulation are allowed.
magnetization transfer reduction in 2D TSE. Shared REST functionality can be used to enhance
• T2 DRIVE: 2D and 3D TSE acquisitions enabling inflow suppression in gradient echo sequences.
shorter TRs while maintaining contrast-to-noise ratio • SMART: Enables efficient temporal data collection
and SNR and averaging order.
• Single-shot EPI diffusion imaging (DWI): With three
diffusion directions and up to 16 b-values. 3D imaging
• Multishot DWI based methods with PhaseTrak: High • VISTA: Volumetric isotropic 3D TSE acquisitions with
resolution reconstruction in any plane.
• Diffusion imaging processing with automatic • 3D T1 TSE: Volumetric acquisition with reconstruction
generation of ADC and/or eADC maps. of the original dataset in any orientation.
• MARS: Includes protocols for imaging near the • 3D MSKView: Fast isotropic 3D TSE imaging, Ingenia 1.5T Ingenia 1.5T Ingenia 1.5T
presence of metal prostheses and implants2. employing flip angle sweep and low SAR refocusing STIR aTSE MARS T1W TSE Multi-station T1W
• Asymmetric TSE profile ordering: Proton density- scheme.
weighted imaging designed for high spatial
resolution or fast scan times.
• Flexible oversampling: A flexible amount
of oversampling can be chosen as fold over
suppression technique. Asymmetric format available
to achieve fit with the anatomy. Graphical display
available.
• High fidelity reconstruction: Low noise levels and
reduced image blurring.

Ingenia 3.0T Ingenia 3.0T

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Metal implants are a contraindication for MRI, unless the MR compatibility for the implant is stated by the implant manufacturer. PDW 3D View with coronal and axial reformats T2W and T2 map
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 4. Clinical Solutions BodyOnco

ScanTools Body designed for fast, high-resolution scan

Ingenia 1.5T Multiva 1.5T Ingenia 3.0T
methods for abdomen, breast, pelvis, and prostate imaging.
T2W SSh 3D MRCP DWI Lipo b800

General image quality Fat free imaging

• ExamCards including inline processing: For • STIR: Fat suppression.
abdomen, breast, pelvis, and prostate imaging. • SPIR/SPAIR: Adjustable fat suppression.
• dS SENSE/SENSE1: Parallel imaging designed for • AutoSPAIR: Software-controlled SPAIR delay time.
short scan times and/or high resolution and/or • LIPO: Enhanced fat suppression in diffusion (3.0T
Ingenia 1.5T reduced susceptibility artifacts (in gradient echo only)
MultiVane T2W and T2W SPAIR
based sequences). • MRCP sequences, (radial) single shot and 3D
• CLEAR: Signal uniformity correction based on coil acquisitions to visualize the biliary tract and
sensitivity and patient loading. pancreatic ducts.
• FFE/TFE sequences: In-phase and out-of-phase. • BLISS: Two bilateral sagittal volumes within a single
• Flip angle sweep technology: SAR and acquisition.
magnetization transfer reduction in 2D TSE. • Silicon-only sequences: Designed to image breast
• T2 DRIVE: 2D and 3D TSE acquisitions that enables implants.
shorter TRs while maintaining contrast-to-noise ratio
and SNR. Motion compensation
• Single-shot EPI Diffusion imaging (DWI): With 3 • SnapShot imaging: Reduces the effects of patient
Ingenia 1.5T diffusion directions and up to 16 b-values. and physiological motion through the combination
T1W Dual FFE
• HR Diffusion/DWIBS: Designed for single or multi- of rapid TSE sequences and dS SENSE/SENSE1.
station high resolution diffusion weighted imaging • Respiratory triggering in TSE sequences: In
with background suppression. combination with breathholds or free breathing.
• Diffusion imaging processing: With automatic • MultiVane radial encoding: Corrects for motion in
generation of ADC and/or eADC maps. multishot TSE examinations.
• Flexible oversampling: A flexible amount • REST: Suppresses tissue signal and flow artifacts in
Ingenia 3.0T of oversampling can be chosen as fold over images. Free positioning and angulation are allowed.
DWIBS MobiView suppression technique. Asymmetric format available Shared REST functionality can be used to enhance
to achieve fit with the anatomy. Graphical display inflow suppression in gradient echo sequences.
available. • SMART: Enables efficient temporal data collection
• Keyhole imaging: Increases temporal resolution in and averaging order.
dynamic liver studies. • MotionTrak Body: Real-time, respiratory navigator
• CENTRA: Designed for 3D contrast-enhanced that synchronizes data acquisition to the respiratory
Ingenia 1.5T
imaging without venous contamination. cycle of the patient.
Dynamic eTHRIVE • T1 perfusion maps: Including Mean Transit Time
(MTT), Time To Peak (TTP), Time of Arrival (T0), 3D imaging
Negative Integral (NI) and Index. • VISTA: Volumetric isotropic 3D TSE acquisitions with
• High fidelity digital reconstruction1: low noise levels reconstruction in any plane.
and reduced image blurring. • e-THRIVE: 3D high resolution fat suppressed
• MobiView: Easy multi-station whole body studies. imaging.
• MobiFlex: Combines different FOVs, resolution, • 3D T1 TFE: Isotropic coverage in short scan times.
geometries and dS SENSE/SENSE1. acceleration
factors in multi-station whole body exams.

Ingenia 1.5T CX Ingenia 1.5T Ingenia 1.5T CX

DWI b0 b600 b2000 ADC Map T2W Total body imaging

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 5. Clinical Solutions CardioVascular

ScanTools CardioVascular is designed for high-quality vascular

imaging, and supports assessment of cardiac morphology and
functional studies of the heart and surrounding vessels.

Ingenia 1.5T Ingenia 3.0T Ingenia 3.0T Ingenia 1.5T

bTFE cine imaging bTFE PSIR 4CH T1W Black Blood SA
General image quality Vascular imaging
• ExamCards: For cardiac and vascular imaging • Time-of-flight (inflow) sequences with TONE:
• dS SENSE/SENSE1 parallel imaging: Designed for short Enhances contrast and MTC for reduction of peri-
scan times and/or high resolution and/or reduced orbital fat signal.
susceptibility artifacts (in gradient echo based • CHARM: Reduces visibility of chunk borders in inflow
sequences). MRA studies. Phase contrast (PC) sensitive imaging
• CLEAR: Signal uniformity correction based on coil for the visualization of blood vessels.
sensitivity and patient loading. • MTC: Background suppression of white and grey
• Balanced FFE/TFE: High resolution, high contrast brain matter in brain angiography sequences.
imaging • TRANCE: 3D high contrast TSE acquisitions with
• mFFE: Distinct image contrast through a selected reduced vascular contrast agents.
combination of multiple echoes. • BolusTrak: Synchronization of high resolution MRA
• Keyhole imaging: Increases temporal resolution in acquisitions.
dynamic studies. • TRACS: Designed to accelerate time resolved
Ingenia 3.0T
• Flexible oversampling: A flexible amount vascular imaging.
TRANCE
of oversampling can be chosen as fold over • CENTRA: 3D imaging with reduced venous
suppression technique. Asymmetric format available contamination.
to achieve fit with the anatomy. Graphical display • Temporal profile sharing: Playback frame rates that
available. are higher than acquisition frame rates.
• High fidelity reconstruction: Low noise levels and • Quantitative flow: Non-invasive measurements
reduced image blurring. of blood flow in three directions, including color-
encoded flow maps.
Fat free imaging • MobiView: Multi-station studies of peripheral Multiva 1.5T
3D MRA with CENTRA
• STIR: Fat suppression. vascular structures.
• SPIR/SPAIR: Adjustable fat suppression. • MobiFlex: Combines different FOVs, resolution,
geometries, and dS SENSE/SENSE1 acceleration
Motion compensation factors in multi-station spine exams.
• Respiratory triggering + navigatior in combination Ingenia 1.5T
B TRANCE Renal MRA
with breathholds/ free breathing. Cardiac imaging
• Wireless-VCG gating: Robust ECG gating and triggering • Black blood imaging: Can be achieved by
• Retrospective triggering with real-time prospective asymmetric TSE profile ordering and prepulses
updating: Full R-to-R coverage of function studies. suppressing blood signal for enhanced myocardial
• REST: Suppresses tissue signal and flow artifacts in and lumen visualization.
images. Free positioning and angulation are allowed. • Single Slice / Multi Phase (bFFE / bTFE) function
Shared REST functionality can be used to enhance studies.
inflow suppression in gradient • Planning on cine images.
echo sequences. • ECG-triggered inversion recovery TSE for
• Enhanced flow compensation: Reduces flow myocardial tissue characterization: Available as
artifacts. phase sensitive inversion recovery or PSIR for
increased dynamic range and more consistent
results. Includes black blood imaging (triple IR).

Ingenia 3.0T Multiva 1.5T Ingenia 1.5T

MobiFlex 3D MRA with CENTRA Quantitative Flow
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 6. Patient-centric imaging

iPatient is an advanced platform that puts you in control of personalized,

patient-centric imaging. Encompassing everything from planning to coils
to processing, iPatient allows to adapt the scanning to patient variability in
behavior, condition and anatomy and physiology to deliver a comfortable
patient experience and exam efficiency. ScanTools delivers the following
features as a part of iPatient.

ExamCards • Simplifies patient positioning and coil placement.

A grouping of individual sequences and operations • No need for manual coil or element selection.
that define a clinical protocol. An ExamCard can • Excellent SNR.
include both the imaging sequences and any of the • Facilitates high throughput.
SmartAssist functionalities. ExamCards makes even
the most complex exams simple. SmartLink
SmartLink (geolink) is a tool to simplify the
• A set of Philips-defined ExamCards is standard. planning, viewing, and processing of multi-
• User-defined ExamCards can be created and sequence, multi-station exams, treating multi-
stored. station exams as one volume.
• Can be exported to a memory stick or portable
device. • Allows a single table sweep for multi-sequence
• Can be locked with a password to prevent (e.g. T1, T2, STIR), multi-station exams.
unintended changes.Can be shared among any of • All sequences are run at each station before the
your Philips MR systems. table is moved to the next station, reducing the
• Supports user-editable tips and processing / number of table movements for enhanced patient
viewing / networking steps. comfort.
• Supports single mouse-click scanner operation. • Provides the flexibility to perform one sequence
• Philips NetForum provides an online community at all stations before starting the next sequence.
that allows users to share and download • Labels and sorts images regardless of the order in
ExamCards - www.philips.com/netforum which they are acquired for subsequent viewing
and processing as a single volume.
• BolusTrak (fluoroscopic scans) can be interleaved The following packages are included: • SmartLine – Map Calculation: T1 / T2 / T2* / ADC
SmartStart* at any point during a multi-station exam. • SmartLine – VolumeView: Real-time Maximum / eADC / rho map calculation.
One-button action that reduces setup time by and Minimum Intensity Projection (MIP/mIP), Multi • SmartLine - Delayed Reconstruction: Enables
automatically moving the table to the isocenter and SmartLine Planar Reformat (MPR) and 3D surface rendering various retrospective image reconstructions from
starting the ExamCard while the operator walks Smart, automated, and intelligent processing of with standard or user-defined volumes of interest raw data (for example, reconstruction of various
back to the console. image data. SmartLine processing steps can be run to remove unwanted signals. flow directions from a 3D phase contrast MRA
simultaneously with image acquisition. Defined in • SmartLine – ImageAlgebra: Includes addition, dataset).
the ExamCard, the same processing settings are subtraction, relative subtraction, cumulation, • SmartLine - Diffusion registration: Corrects for
SmartSelect used every time for consistent results. Progress ratios, MTC, and ASL calculation. patient movement that occurred during a dynamic
Automatically detects and selects the right coil and of each processing step is displayed to the user • SmartLine – PicturePlus: User-defined brain scan to enhance image quality in calculated
coil elements to increase the SNR, matching the area alongside the scanning progress. image filtering with smoothing and/or edge diffusion images.
to be scanned. enhancement.

*Not available on Multiva

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 Streamlined user interface
Designed for efficient scanning, our user
interface supports multitasking and reduces
mouse clicks. The consistent user interface
enhances the overall scanning experience and
supports an intuitive and seamless workflow
throughout the day.

Key features include:

Multitasking
• The user interface supports multitasking
between one scanning task and up to two
image review and processing tasks.
• The always visible patient status area
displays the most important information
and controls for the active scan session:
physiology signals, tracking of SAR and
SED, scan progress, and start/stop/pause
functionality.

Scan parameters
• The summary and physiology tabs provide
direct access to parameters typically used
for everyday imaging.
• Advanced scan design parameters can be Viewing, filming and export • Drag and drop functionality to enable the creation of MR images and other patient data in departmental
accessed at any time. The MR viewing environment supports fast and films containing random image selections. information systems or PACS.
• The scan dashboard provides insight into flexible viewing, filming, and export. • Single mouse-click film generation of image series
the most important scan characteristics: using a range of predefined formats. Standard DICOM functionality includes:
scan time, orientation, resolution, relative • Window width/level, zoom, pan, rotate, and mirror. • Images and movies can be exported to PC formats as • Query of modality worklists (RIS).
SNR, TE, and TR. • Image annotation (text, arrows, and lines). visible on screen. • Reporting of the modality performed procedure steps.
• Parameter changes can be easily reversed • ROI (Regions of Interest) definition (square, • Query / Retrieve (SCU).
with the undo/redo and reset functionality. rectangular, circular, elliptical, or irregular) and • Import / Export storage of Philips MR images (SCU &
display of area, volume, and mean and standard Interoperability SCP).
Scan assistance deviation values. Easy, flexible, and efficient communication via DICOM • Export of secondary capture images for screen grabs
• Scan assistance proposes parameter • Time intensity diagrams for analysis of time- protocols. The DICOM modality worklist can be (SCU).
solutions in cases of parameter conflicts. dependent behavior of tissue. retrieved from a RIS. IHE scheduled workflow enables • Storage commitment, which enables a positive
• The info text tab displays user guidance • Measurement of distance and angle, profile or automatic transfer of patient information from the RIS recognition of archived images.
that can be customized for each scan and histogram display, and X-Y coordinate calculation. to the operator’s console, saving time and preserving • Grayscale soft copy presentation state with preset
ExamCard. • Simultaneous visualization of up to four data consistency. MR images can be transferred to window settings as on the console (SCU).
• AutoView is prominently located for quick independent series for comparison. selected systems directly from the operator’s console. • Grayscale print (SCU).
image review. • Cine movie display in various formats. The system can be configured for safe storage of the • DICOM media interchange (read / write on media).

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 7. Imaging techniques

3D BrainView Black Blood

High resolution isotropic 3D TSE neuro acquisitions in Use of prepulses to suppress blood signal for
short scan times by employing a flip angle sweep for myocardial and lumen visualization in cardiac and
sharp imaging and a low SAR refocusing scheme for vascular imaging.
time-efficient scanning.
BLISS
3D MSKView Breast imaging with two bilateral, sagittal 3D volumes
Time-efficient isotropic 3D TSE MSK imaging with within a single acquisition.
low SAR refocusing scheme using flip angle sweep
technology. All imaging planes (including oblique) are BolusTrak
acquired in one scan. Synchronization of high-resolution MRA acquisitions by
real-time fluoroscopic display of bolus arrival in the area
3D PRESTO of interest and manual start of the target acquisition.
High temporal resolution T2*-weighted imaging with BolusTrak in combination with CENTRA reduces venous
whole brain coverage. Higher temporal resolution and contamination and provides arterial vessel contrast and
coverage compared to multislice techniques. Brings resolution.
reduced sensitivity to susceptibility and flow artifacts
associated with EPI techniques, facilitating imaging CENTRA ECG-triggered STIR (enhanced) Flow compensation
throughout the brain and into the skull base. Enhanced k-space filling reduces venous contamination ECG-triggered inversion recovery TSE for myocardial Reduces flow artifacts caused by flowing blood or CSF
in 3D high resolution MRA studies. tissue characterization. Controls inversion times for by using flow-adjusted gradient profiles.
3D T1 TSE / TFE strong T1 contrast in combination with tissue nulling.
Volumetric acquisition with ability to reconstruct the CHARM (CHunk Acquisition and Reconstruction Method) Available as phase sensitive inversion recovery or PSIR GRASE
original dataset in any orientation. Reduces visibility of chunk borders in inflow MRA for consistent results. Includes black blood imaging Combination of TSE and EPI. TSE appearance and
studies. (triple IR). resolution with the speed and reduced SAR of EPI.
Asymmetric TSE
TSE sequence with a flexible choice of TE while CLEAR (Constant LEvel AppeaRance) e-THRIVE (enhanced T1 High Resolution Isotropic HR Diffusion / DWIBS
keeping a fixed shot length, and TR by using Signal uniformity correction for acquisitions made with Volume Examination) Single- or multi-station high resolution diffusion-
asymmetric profile order. Supports enhanced PD- multi-element coils. Integrates dS SENSE/SENSE1 technique in 3D imaging, weighted imaging with background suppression.
weighted and T2-weighted TSE sequences with less providing isotropic high resolution T1-weighted body
blurring in a shorter time compared to TSE sequences. dS SENSE1 parallel imaging imaging with large slice coverage and uniform fat Inversion Recovery (IR)
Particularly useful in orthopedic imaging. dS SENSE1, Philips’ unique, next-generation parallel suppression in short breathhold times. Ideal for 3D Application of single- and dual-RF inversion pulses
imaging technology, utilizes coil sensitivity profiles imaging studies including liver, small bowel, breast, with control of inversion times for flexible contrast
(Auto)SPAIR to provide enhanced acquisition speed. Philips prostate, and pancreas. control and tissue nulling. Compatible with SE, TSE,
High uniformity fat saturation method that uses digital broadband MR architecture, accompanied by and EPI imaging methods. Applications include STIR,
adiabatic spectral saturation pulses, insensitive to methodology advancements, allowed the development Fast Field Echo (FFE) FLAIR, and dual IR, with superb inversion pulses and
RF field inhomogeneity. Software-controlled SPAIR of dS SENSE1. dS SENSE1 boosts acceleration and T1- and T2-weighting, including steady state (Balanced available for T1- or T2-weighting.
delay time. enhances workflow and robustness. It enables short FFE) and spoiling techniques.
scans and, together with iPatient easy coil setup, Keyhole imaging
Balanced FFE/TFE reduces procedure times, aiding patient comfort Flexible oversampling Allows fast imaging with high temporal and spatial
Steady state imaging technology which provides and allowing the exploration of alternative imaging Foldover suppression technique. A flexible amount resolution. The keyhole technique reduces the scan
excellent T2-weighted contrast between fluids with strategies for advanced disease management. dS of oversampling can be chosen, in symmetric or time per dynamic sequence by a factor of 3 to 5. It can
a long T2 (like blood or CSF) and surrounding tissues SENSE1 can be combined with nearly all existing scan asymmetric format, to achieve fit with the anatomy. be used to increase the number of slices measured
(with a shorter T2) in 2D and 3D mode. It can be sequences. It does not modify image contrast and can A graphical display is available. per dynamic phase, without any decrease in spatial
combined with all existing fat-suppression techniques be used in virtually all applications and in conjunction resolution or SNR. The keyhole method can be applied
to get high contrast images. with virtually all techniques in all anatomical areas. Flip Angle Sweep technology to SE, FFE, and TFE methods.
Refocusing control method using a sophisticated flip
DWI TSE angle sweep in TSE acquisitions to enhance contrast-
TSE diffusion imaging for reduced distortion, especially to-noise ratio and scan time, while at the same time
in high susceptibility areas like the inner ear. controlling SAR levels.

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 LIPO Multiple FFE (mFFE)
Enhanced fat suppression in diffusion imaging due Provides distinct image contrast from 2D or 3D FFE
to use of reversed gradients. Compatible with other sequences through a selected combination of multiple
fat saturation techniques like SPIR, SPAIR, and STIR. echoes with specific characteristics.
Available for 3.0T systems only.
Multishot diffusion imaging (DWI)
MARS High resolution diffusion reduces the effects of patient
Protocols for imaging in the presence of metal and physiological motion through the use of large
prostheses and implants with decreased susceptibility matrix size and multi-shot sequences with navigator-
artifacts using dS SENSE/SENSE1, modifications of based motion correction. High resolution diffusion is
water-fat shift, and user specified bandwidth2. compatible with all multishot sequences, including
EPI, GRASE, and TSE diffusion. Applications include
MobiFlex brain, brain stem, and spine.
Multi-station exams with automated table motion and
image subtraction allowing the individual sequences / MultiVane
stations to be acquired with different FOVs, resolution, Provides motion correction to multishot TSE
geometries, and dS SENSE/SENSE1 acceleration examinations through the use of radial encoding and
factors. Can be combined with BolusTrak and CENTRA. selective use of acquired data lines based on motion
The acquisition order can be enhanced to reduce criteria for high resolution diagnostic images, even
total scan time, time between stations, and table in the case of severe patient motion. Can be used in
movement. examinations of the brain, but is also applicable to
Prospective Motion Correction (PMC) SENSE1
other anatomical areas.
Continuous monitoring of bulk motion of the patient’s SENSE1 parallel imaging technology, utilizes coil
MobiTrak
head during fMRI exams with real-time adjustment sensitivity profiles to provide acquisition, boosting
Multi-station exams with automated table motion and Myelography
of geometry parameters. Avoids the need for image acceleration and improving workflow and robustness.
image subtraction. Can be combined with BolusTrak Heavily T2-weighted imaging for evaluation of CSF.
registration during postprocessing and enhances It enables short scans and can thereby reduce
and CENTRA. Can be used both with multiple radial 2D projections
overall registration accuracy. procedure times, aiding patient comfort and allowing
and 3D sequences.
the exploration of alternative imaging strategies
MobiView
Quantitative flow for advanced disease management. SENSE1 can be
Easy viewing of multi-station studies. Partial NSA
Non-invasive evaluation of blood or CSF flow in three combined with nearly all existing scan sequences. It
Partial reacquisition of k-space with variable density
directions by retrospectively gated, 2D multiphase does not modify image contrast and can be used in
MotionTrak Body and randomization for low sensitivity to motion (flow,
acquisitions with variable VENC values. Includes virtually all applications and in conjunction with all
Respiratory velocity navigator for real-time detection bulk, incoherent) while maintaining short scan times.
overlaid color-encoded flow maps on the console. techniques in virtually all anatomical areas.
of respiration through position of diaphragm in order
to synchronize data acquisition to the respiratory Phase Contrast
Respiratory triggering Silicon-only sequences
cycle of the patient. Includes real-time adaptation Visualization of blood vessels by phase-sensitive
Reduction of motion artifacts due to respiratory Sequences for breast implants due to suppression of
of the imaging stack with slice alignment (between imaging; depiction of moving fluid without background
monitored phase encode ordering with help of PEAR both fat and water.
breathholds / dynamics) as well as alignment of signal. Sensitized in three directions with variable
(Phase Encoded Artifact Reduction). Can be used in
subsequent scans within an ExamCard. VENC values. Retrospectively gated, 2D multiphase
combination with breathholds or free breathing. Single-shot diffusion imaging (DWI)
acquisitions allow for blood or CSF flow evaluation.
Motion free imaging, enabling visualization of isotropic
MRCP Retrospectively gated, TFE phase contrast allows for
REST (REgional SaTuration) images with three diffusion directions and up to 16
Visualization of the biliary tract and pancreatic ducts. quantitative measurements in one breathhold.
Suppression of tissue signal and flow artifacts. b-values per scan. Automated creation of Apparent
Heavily T2-weighted sequences based on (radial)
Free positioning and angulation are allowed. Diffusion Coefficient (ADC) maps.
single shot or 3D acquisitions. Profile sharing
Shared REST functionality can be used to enhance
Temporal profile-sharing for playback frame rates that
inflow suppression in gradient echo sequences. Single Slice / Multi Phase (SS/MP)
MTC (Magnetization Transfer Contrast) are higher than acquisition frame rates.
Excellent image quality in cardiac function studies by
On- and off-resonance magnetization transfer contrast
Retrospective triggering using retrospective gating over the whole cardiac cycle.
provides background suppression of white and gray ProSet
Real-time prospective updating for full R-to-R
brain matter in brain angiography sequences. Provides water- or fat-selective excitation images, in a
coverage of cardiac function studies. SMART (Serial Motion Artifact Reduction Technique)
multislice or 3D volume technique. Compatible with all
Enhances temporal data collection and averaging
imaging techniques including TSE, EPI, and GRASE.
order to reduce artifacts from respiratory motion
without increasing scan time.

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 SnapShot TRANCE
Reduces the effects of patient and physiological (TRiggered Angiography Non Contrast Enhanced)
motion through the combination of rapid TSE High-contrast, 3D TSE sequence that does not require
sequences and the acceleration of dS SENSE/SENSE1. contrast agents. It applies a 3D technique with cardiac
Asymmetric TSE makes SnapShot imaging compatible triggering that uses varying signal intensity in vessels
with T1-, T2-, and diffusion-weighted imaging. during the cardiac cycle. An automatic subtraction of
the two phases results in visualization of arteries only.
Spin Echo (SE)
Basic scan technique for T1, PD, and T2 contrast. Turbo Field Echo (TFE)
Rapid FFE acquisition method including user-
SPIR controlled prepulses for enhanced contrast
Fat saturation method that uses spectral saturation manipulation and flip angle sweep for increased SNR.
pulses.
Turbo Spin Echo (TSE)
STIR Provides TSE factors up to 32. Available as single-shot
Fat suppression based on inversion recovery (SSh) TSE for imaging with long echo times and high
technique. T2 contrast. Can be used in 2D and 3D mode and with
non-selective refocusing pulses and flip angle sweep
T2 DRIVE to lower SAR in 3.0T imaging.
TSE technique resulting in enhanced signal-to-noise
ratio and contrast in reduced acquisition times. VCG (VectorCardioGraphy)
Available in 2D and 3D acquisition mode. Acquisition of imaging data at defined moments in the
cardiac cycle by using VCG for robust cardiac gating
T2* perfusion and triggering.
Dynamic multislice T2*-weighted sequences based
on single- or multi-shot FFE or FFE EPI methods. Venous BOLD
Processing and calculation of hemodynamic maps, T2*-weighted 3D sequence with a high sensitivity to
including Mean Transit Time (MTT), Time To Peak venous blood products.
(TTP), Time of Arrival (T0), Negative Integral (NI) and
Index. VISTA
High resolution, T2-weighted 3D imaging acquired
Time-of-flight (Inflow) with a TSE acquisition. Acquisition time and inter-
Visualization of blood vessels by short echo time FFE echo spacing are enhanced through flip angle sweep
and TFE imaging techniques, including RF spoiling in combination with non-selective refocusing pulses. Philips gratefully acknowledges the contribution of clinical images from the following institutions:

and MTC for enhanced background suppression. Images are suited for viewing in multiple orientations
Gating acquisitions suppress artifacts from retrograde through MPR processing. Barmherzigen Brüder Krankenhaus, Trier, Germany PRC Shenton House, Joondalup, Australia
flow and pulsations. Dual-gated inflow acquisitions Bonn University Hospital, Germany Q Scan Radiology Clinics, Southport, Australia
combine systolic and diastolic information in one scan. Chikugo City Hospital, Japan Sint jans Hospital Brugge, Belgium
3D acquisition including variable flip angle excitation Christophorus Kliniken GMbH, Dulmen, Germany St Barnabas health, Livingston, NJ, USA
to reduce inflow saturation through the volume, TONE, Grand Hopital de Charleroi, Gilly, Belgium St Lukes Episcopal Hospital, Houston, TX, USA
and multi-chunk (MOTSA). Hinduja Hospital, India Tokai University Hospital, Isehara, Japan
Imaging at Olympic park, Melbourne, Australia Toyanaka Municipal Hospital, Japan
TRACS (Timing Resolved Angiography) Kernspinpraxis Darmstadt, Germany
Time-resolved, vascular imaging. dS SENSE/SENSE1 is Kurashiki Central Hospital, Kurashiki, Japan
used for image acceleration, CENTRA phase-encode Osaka Nakatsu Saiseika Hospital, Osaka, Japan
ordering is used for enhanced contrast. TRACS can
provide high scan speeds.

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