5T MRI: Bridging innovation and whole-body clinical need
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https://doi.org/10.46475/asean-jr.v26i2.950Keywords:
Abdominal, Cardiac, MRI, TOF, Ultra-high-field MRI, 5.0T MRI.Abstract
This article introduces the clinical debut of whole-body 5T magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), a novel ultra-high-field system designed to bridge the gap between conventional 3T and 7T MRI. Developed through international collaboration, the 5T platform overcomes major technical barriers in RF design, field homogeneity, and SAR control, to enable stable, high-resolution imaging across the whole body. Clinical evidence demonstrates its superiority in multiple applications, including intracranial vascular imaging, cardiac and coronary assessment, and abdominal imaging. By delivering both ultra-high resolution and whole-body capability, 5T MRI establishes a new paradigm for clinical imaging and paves the way for broader access to advanced diagnostic technologies.
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