Flip angle optimization for balanced SSFP: Cardiac cine imaging following the application of standard extracellular contrast agent (gadobutrol)
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DOI: 10.1002/jmri.25728
Abstract: To investigate the effect of the flip angle (FA) on the blood‐myocardium contrast and to define the FA leading to highest image quality in contrast‐enhanced balanced steady‐state free precession (bSSFP) images. bSSFP images provide excellent… read more here.
Keywords: flip angle; contrast; extracellular contrast; angle optimization ... See more keywords
Fast stereotactic radiosurgery planning using patient-specific beam angle optimization and automation
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DOI: 10.1016/j.phro.2022.02.009
Abstract: Background and purpose Linac-based stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) planning for multi-metastatic cases is a complex and intensive process. A manual planning strategy starts with a template-based set of beam angles and applies modifications though a trial… read more here.
Keywords: beam; angle optimization; manual planning; beam angle ... See more keywords
Effective heuristics for beam angle optimization in radiation therapy
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DOI: 10.1177/0037549718761108
Abstract: In radiation therapy, the main challenge is to deliver the dose to the tumor while sparing healthy tissues around the tumor. One important decision to make is the beam configuration. The corresponding mathematical problem, known… read more here.
Keywords: beam angle; angle optimization; radiation therapy; radiation ... See more keywords