Figure 2

Reformatted images from targeted RCA acquisitions using an interleaved T2prep (i-T2prep) sequence with synchronous and asynchronous navigating techniques, depicting the interleaf with T2prep (T2prep(+)), and the coronary vessel wall image acquired via weighted subtraction of the two interleaves. While the T2prep(+) images are of similar quality, the synchronous technique yields a better depiction of the coronary vessel wall. The asynchronous technique is affected by motion within the 5mm gating window between the two interleaves. The synchronous scheme results in a longer acquisition (20:31 vs. 8:15 minutes).