Zhang, Qiang, Zhu, Haoqin, Wang, Kai, Wang, Ruilin, Lu, Ming, Hao, Xiangcheng, He, Jinlong, Wang, Zehua, Yan, Xinqiang, & Gao, Yang. (2025). Improving intracranial arteriosclerosic stenosis MRI using wireless resonator array inserts. Magnetic Resonance Imaging, 123, 110497. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mri.2025.110497
This study tested whether wireless resonator inserts, used together with head and neck coils, could improve MRI scans of the carotid arteries. Patients with carotid plaque (fatty deposits in the artery walls that can block blood flow) were scanned using a Siemens head and neck coil along with the wireless resonator insert. The results showed clear improvements in image quality, resolution, and the ability to detect atherosclerotic plaque (a more advanced form of artery buildup) compared to traditional wired connections. The wireless design also reduced interference and artifacts during scanning, making the images smoother and more reliable. These findings suggest that wireless coil technology could advance MRI imaging and help doctors better diagnose and treat diseases related to the carotid arteries. More research and further adjustments to the imaging process are needed to fully realize the benefits of this approach.
Fig. 1. Schematic representation of the anatomical location of the human carotid artery and atherosclerotic plaques.