Fast Multislice Chemical Exchange Saturation Transfer (CEST) MRI with Dual-channel RF Irradiation

The aim of this study is to develop a technique for rapid multislice chemical exchange saturation transfer (CEST) imaging with dual-channel radiofrequency (RF) irradiation to reduce scan time and enhance CEST contrast. Conventional CEST MRI is implemented with a long RF irradiation module, followed by fast image acquisition to obtain a steady state CEST contrast. However, it typically requires a long preparation time while producing relatively...