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SSFP
Also written as: SSFP — Steady-State Free Precession
Steady-state free precession, a fast MRI sequence providing high blood-to-myocardium contrast.
Full Definition
Steady-state free precession is the most commonly used pulse sequence for cardiac cine imaging in MRI. SSFP provides excellent contrast between blood (bright signal) and myocardium (intermediate signal) while maintaining high temporal and spatial resolution. The technique allows rapid image acquisition with good signal-to-noise ratio, making it ideal for functional assessment of cardiac chambers and real-time imaging applications.
Usage
Usage note: May be written as 'bSSFP' when referring to balanced steady-state free precession.
In Context
- "The SSFP cine sequences provided excellent endocardial border definition." — MRI protocol description
- "Balanced SSFP imaging was used for ventricular volume quantification." — Technical imaging report
Also known as
balanced SSFP
TrueFISP
FIESTA
Don't confuse with
GRE
FLASH
SPGR