Magnetic resonance fingerprinting review part 2: Technique and directions

J Magn Reson Imaging. 2020 Apr;51(4):993-1007. doi: 10.1002/jmri.26877. Epub 2019 Jul 25.

Abstract

Magnetic resonance fingerprinting (MRF) is a general framework to quantify multiple MR-sensitive tissue properties with a single acquisition. There have been numerous advances in MRF in the years since its inception. In this work we highlight some of the recent technical developments in MRF, focusing on sequence optimization, modifications for reconstruction and pattern matching, new methods for partial volume analysis, and applications of machine and deep learning. Level of Evidence: 2 Technical Efficacy: Stage 2 J. Magn. Reson. Imaging 2020;51:993-1007.

Keywords: deep learning; machine learning; magnetic resonance fingerprinting; optimization; reconstruction.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Algorithms*
  • Brain
  • Image Processing, Computer-Assisted
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging*
  • Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy
  • Phantoms, Imaging