Probe2000 Option

Probe2000 Option

The Probe2000 Option offers Single and Multiple Voxel Hydrogen Spectroscopy with Automated Water Suppression and Gradient Shimming. Spectroscopy results can be displayed as Individual Voxel Spectra or as Color Metabolite Maps.

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Features:

Features

The ability to automatically shim and automatically water suppress over a Volume of Interest with a push of a button

  • Constant high homogeneity shim (Superconductive Shim)
  • Fast, Efficient Gradient Shimming
  • Smart Shimming & Water Suppression Algorithms
  • Smart Prescription & Excitation Approaches
  • AutoShim & Auto Water Suppression built into Prescan
  • Simple Prescription of VOI
  • Auto Quantitation


Single or Multi Voxel Proton Spectroscopy

The ability to perform either Single or Multi Voxel Proton Spectroscopy with options for Spectral Line or Metabolic Map Display

Phase Reconstructed Data that preserves the true essence of Spectral acquisition & imaging

  • Eliminates Line Broadening & Peak Distortion associated with Magnitude Reconstruction techniques

Acquisition Flexibility Matrix of Spectra

  • Variety of Matrices (122, 162,242)
  • PRESS Sequence (Long TE recommended)
  • STEAM Sequence Available
  • Nominal Voxel Volumes of 1 cc.
  • Single Slice (as small as 10-15 mm thick)
  • Short Scan Times (162 Matrix in 4:20)


Benefits of Probe2000:
     
Benefits   Simultaneous evaluation of larger areas of the brain
  • Contralateral comparative information
  • Reduced Partial Voluming Effects
  • Increased Diagnostic Confidence
     
Benefits   Sample individual voxels in complex lesions
  • Lesion mapping
  • Assess regional differences
  • Image Processing On Operators Console
     
Benefits   Metabolite Map Display
  • Integrate with structural data
  • Overlay on anatomic images (variable opacity)
  • Visual Confirmation of Spectra
  • Image Processing on Operators Console
     
    Prerequisites:
  • Signa LX 1.5 Tesla System with 8.3 Software
  • Also Compatible with Signa NV/i or VH/i 3 Tesla Systems