Functional bold MRI: advantages of the 3 T vs. the 1.5 T.

Clin Imaging

Department of Neuroradiology, Clínica Universidad de Navarra and Medical School, University of Navarra, Pamplona, Spain.

Published: September 2011

We quantitatively evaluate the benefits of a higher field strength for functional brain MRI (fMRI) based on the blood oxygenation level-dependent contrast. The 3-T fMRI shows a higher sensitivity for the motor and somatosensory stimulation and more specific localization in the grey substance. The 3-T fMRI detects additional areas of activation with the motor paradigm.

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