From: T1 inversion recovery pulse sequence: could it replace T1 spin echo sequence in neuroimaging by improving tissue contrast?
MR sequences
Post-contrast CNR
High enhancement
T1IR
0.64 (0.37)
T1SE
21.24 (1.92)*
p value
< 0.01
Low enhancement
18.91 (2.68)*
1.05 (0.59)