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Introduction
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Protocol Optimization, Defined
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The Perfect Image
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The Optimized Image
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The Two Step Process
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The Six Key Imaging Goals
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Contrast
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Primary Contrast Parameters
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Protocol Pre-Pulses
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Coverage and Slice Thickness
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Coverage and Slice Thickness (continued)
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TR and Slices
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Resolution
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Resolution (continued)
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Scan Percentage
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Artifact Reduction
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Flow Compensation and REST Slabs
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Number of Signal Averages & WFS
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Respiratory Compensation
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Cardiac Triggering
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Fast Scan Factors
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Patient Throughput
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SENSE Technology
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SENSE Technology (continued)
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Signal-to-Noise
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Signal-to-Noise (continued)
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SNR and Coil Choice
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Synergy Coils
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TE and SNR
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WFS and Bandwidth
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Parameter Effects on SNR
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Summary
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Module References
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