Balanced SSFP

Balanced SSFP#

Every gradient axis returns to zero net moment within each repetition, so the transverse magnetisation is not spoiled and the signal reaches a steady state that depends on T1 and T2.

Example

Scope

2D balanced SSFP

One phase-encode line per repetition, every gradient axis balanced.

3D balanced SSFP

One (line, partition) view per repetition, every gradient axis balanced.