Simultaneous Multi-Slice
Simultaneous Multi-Slice (SMS) speeds up imaging significantly through the simultaneous excitation and readout of multiple slices, helping cut neuro DWI scan times by as much as 68%, and significantly improving temporal resolution for BOLD fMRI. Together, Simultaneous Multi-Slice Diffusion and BOLD bring advanced neuro applications into clinical routine – offering various advantages: Benefits of Simultaneous Multi-Slice Diffusion: 1) Scan time reduction as a factor of slice acceleration, 2) Higher spatial resolution (thinner slices), 3) Improved diffusion resolution (more directions and b values). Benefits of Simultaneous Multi-Slice BOLD: 1) Greater slice coverage, 2) Higher spatial resolution (thinner slices), 3) Increased temporal resolution for higher sensitivity to BOLD signal.