Dataset related to publication "In silico evaluation of the thermal stress induced by MRI switched gradient fields in patients with metallic hip implant" (Q6722504)

The datasets reported in the figures of the articleIn silico evaluation of the thermal stress induced by MRI switched gradient fields in patients with metallic hip implant, published onPhys. Med. Biol. 64 245006, 2019. This work focuses on the in silico evaluation of the energy deposed by MRI switched gradient fields in bulk metallic implants and the consequent temperature increase in the surrounding tissues. The results show that the gradient coils can generate local increases of temperature up to some kelvin when acting without radiofrequency excitation. Hence, their contribution in general should not be disregarded when evaluating patients safety.