MRIcontrast 4+
An interactive MRI simulator
SMRI Consulting
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- $14.99
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Description
The first truly realistic and interactive MRI simulator for a smartphone/tablet! Try it out!
MRIcontrast™ is a truly interactive simulator for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). The app is aimed at healthcare professionals working with MRI, who want to learn how scan parameters affect the MR image.
MRIcontrast™ visualizes realistic MRI images from various body parts and allows the user to change scan parameters (repetition time, echo time, flip angle, and many others). Also the magnetic field strength can be altered (1.5T or 3T). Any parameter change results in an immediate, real-time update of the MR image.
To facilitate for MRI-beginners, a built-in tutorial explains the meaning of each parameter and how it will affect the MR image. All imaging protocols are explained in detail, and guides are provided of how to learn and explore the various phenomena that can be studied.
MRIcontrast™ is delivered with a gallery of common sequence types (T1-, T2- and PD-weighted spin echo, T2*-weighted gradient echo with and without RF-spoiling, steady-state free precession (SSFP), balanced SSFP, inversion recovery, turbo spin echo, echo planar imaging etc), from which the user can explore the effects of changing the preset parameters.
In addition to viewing the images, the sound of the scanner can be played, and it also changes depending on the scan parameter settings.
Image features and MRI phenomena that currently are visualized in MRIcontrast™:
- Contrast as function of TR, TE and flip angle
- Signal-to-noise ratio
- Fat/water in-phase and opposed-phase
- Chemical shift artefact
- Different image contrast and SNR at 3T vs. 1.5T
- T2*-relaxation
- Gradient echo imaging with and without RF-spoiling, including SSFP-Echo
- Echo-planar (EPI) geometrical distortions
- bSSFP (True FISP) banding artifacts
What’s New
Version 2.1
- The gradient echo protocol now has RF-spoiling which can be turned on and off.
- A new steady-state free precession (SSFP-Echo) protocol has been added.
- All major types of gradient echo sequences can now be simulated.
- All protocols (sequences) now obey timing limitations set by the MRI scanner hardware (finite RF-pulse durations, gradient switching times, etc).
- Minor user interface enhancements.
- Bug fixes.
Ratings and Reviews
Good educational tool
This is a good tool for MR radiographer and students learning basic sequence and tissue contrast.
Way too much money
Not worth the price, but the images are nice. Would be helpful to give some information about the techniques and what they are good for. Overall, I would not recommend this. What you see in the sample images is all you get
Developer Response ,
From version 1.2, a detailed description of every imaging protocol is available, including descriptions of all changeable parameters. Regarding the images, please note that they are not static. The purpose of the app is to allow the user to change every imaging parameter and instantly see how the appearance of the image changes. This is unique, one-of-kind feature. To enter edit mode, just tap any image in the collection of imaging protocols.
App Privacy
The developer, SMRI Consulting, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy.
Data Not Collected
The developer does not collect any data from this app.
Privacy practices may vary, for example, based on the features you use or your age. Learn More
Information
- Seller
- SMRI Consulting
- Size
- 112.5 MB
- Category
- Medical
- Compatibility
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- iPhone
- Requires iOS 12.0 or later.
- iPad
- Requires iPadOS 12.0 or later.
- iPod touch
- Requires iOS 12.0 or later.
- Apple Vision
- Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
- Languages
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English
- Age Rating
- 4+
- Copyright
- © 2014-2022 SMRI Consulting
- Price
- $14.99
Supports
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Family Sharing
Up to six family members can use this app with Family Sharing enabled.