Apparatuses and methodologies are provided that utilize at least one polarizing magnet controlled and positioned to polarize spins in a first region of interest, at least one gradient coil controlled and positioned to generate phase-encoding gradient pulses within a second region of interest, and at least one radiofrequency coil controlled and positioned to acquire radiofrequency signals from the second region of interest, wherein the at least one gradient coil and at least one radiofrequency coil may be controlled such that application of phase-encoding gradient pulses stops before acquisition of radiofrequency signals.