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Please note that there are different common names for this artifact.

RF noise, which often appears as static on the image, can be caused by a medical device located anywhere in the MR procedure room. RF noise is a result of excessive electromagnetic emissions from the device that interference with the proper operation of the MR scanner. The interference is attenuated and aliased in the frequency direction.

In the first case try to eliminate the factor of disturbance, if the problem persists screen the magnet- and room shielding.

See also Signal to Noise Ratio.