Dedicated 16-element coil for high-resolution, bilateral peripheral MR angiography.
PA Matrix Coil
Features & Benefits
General
- 16-element design with 16 integrated preamplifiers, in 8 CP pairs, i.e. 4 levels with 2 CP elements each
- Operates in an integrated fashion with the Body Matrix coils and Spine Matrix coil and for Whole-Body examinations also with the Head and Neck Matrix coil
- Automatic table feed and active coil switch
- Can be utilized head and feet first
- Both legs are independently covered with coil elements, maximizing the coil filling factor and the signal-to-noise ratio
- No coil tuning
- Includes special non-ferromagnetic coil cart for safe, user-friendly storage
- iPAT-compatible
Applications
- High resolution angiography of both legs incl. pelvis with highest signal-to-noise ratio
- Visualization of the iliac arteries and aorta
- Bilateral examinations of long bones of the legs
Can be combined with
- Head Matrix coil
- Neck Matrix coil
- Spine Matrix coil
- Body Matrix coils (up to 3)
- All flexible coils (e.g. CP Flex coil, small, CP Flex coil, large)
Matrix Coil Mode
- 8-channel CP Mode
Technical Data
- Dimensions: 970 mm × 300−600 mm × 270 mm (L×W×H)
General Requirements
System
- MAGNETOM ESSENZA
- MAGNETOM Espree
- MAGNETOM Symphony, A Tim System
- MAGNETOM Trio, A Tim System
- MAGNETOM Verio
Minimum Software Version
Compatible with all versions on listed systems
Other
Please Note: Additional technical pre-requisites may apply. Upon receiving your request, your local Siemens representative will clarify whether your system meets the requirements.