Determining phase encoding direction and total read out time from Philips scans

Hi Idaumail,

My guess (based on comparison with my data and what I’ve been told at the scanner) is that:
EX_STACKS_0__prep_dir : AP
EX_STACKS_0__fat_shift_dir : A
Means anterior to posterior

EX_STACKS_0__prep_dir : AP
EX_STACKS_0__fat_shift_dir : P
Means posterior to anterior

Also this suggests my guess might be correct: JISCMail - FSL Archives

It’s just a guess in case it helps but the best would likely be to confirm with people who know for sure!

Annick