Abstract: A magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) system includes an imaging assembly located in a scan room and a controller coupled to the imaging assembly and located in a separate control room. A display is coupled to the controller and located in the scan room. The display is configured to display at least one graphical user interface relating to the set up of a patient and a scan for a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) exam. An input device is also located in the scan room and is coupled to the display and the controller. The input device is configured to receive data regarding the set up of a patient and a scan for the MRI exam.

Abstract: A magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) system includes an imaging assembly located in a scan room and a controller coupled to the imaging assembly and located in a separate control room. A display is coupled to the controller and located in the scan room. The display is configured to display at least one graphical user interface relating to the set up of a patient and a scan for a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) exam. An input device is also located in the scan room and is coupled to the display and the controller. The input device is configured to receive data regarding the set up of a patient and a scan for the MRI exam.

Abstract: A method for initiating a diagnostic imaging scan for a diagnostic imaging system includes detecting an event. The event may be an event that indicates that the operator of the diagnostic imaging system is at a predetermined location. In response to the event, the diagnostic imaging scan is automatically started. Alternatively, the event may initiate a predetermined time period. Then, upon expiration of the predetermined time period, the diagnostic imaging scan is automatically started.

Abstract: Correcting gradients for a phase encoding axis in an MRI imaging system are provided in an FSE pulse sequence to correct phase errors in echo signals, such as due to effects of cross term eddy currents induced by slice select gradients. Correcting gradients to be applied to the logical phase encoding axis are identified in a prescan sequence. An initial correcting gradient is identified for correcting phase errors resulting from an initial slice select gradient pulse. Subsequent, bipolar gradient pulses for the phase encoding axis are then derived from the initial correcting gradient. The prescan technique may be used in conjunction with other prescanning sequences used to determine additional corrections for the FSE sequence. The correcting gradients reduce or eliminate image artifacts resulting from such factors as cross term eddy currents in oblique scans. An averaging sequence may be implemented to reduce the likelihood for influencing the compensation pulse calculation errors.