Gadolinium dose:0.1-0.2 mmol/kg
time from dose:10-20 minutes
pulse sequence:ECG gated (diastolic), segmented, turbo-FLASH
k-space acquisition: linear interleaved order
spatial resolution (typical):1.4 x 2 x 6 mm3 (256 x 135 matrix)
TE/TR/TI: 3.9/8.5/250-300 ms (adjusted to approx null normal myo)
bandwidth:140 Hz/pixel
imaging window:145-200 ms (17-23 views per segment)
IR preparation (non-selective):2 R-R
breath-hold duration:14-18 heart beats/slice (including 2 HB discarded acq)
(8-10 heart beats using 2x accelerated parallel imaging)
RF flip angle:25° IR image (PSIR PD image uses 5° reference)