MRI: The Basics

by Hashemi, Ray Hashman; Bradley, William G.; Lisanti, Christopher J.

• ISBN13: 9781608311156
• ISBN10: 1608311155
• Edition: 3rd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2010-04-14
• Publisher: LWW

Summary

This book presents this complicated topic in a readable, understandable fashion without sacrificing the fundamental concepts. The reader will find comprehensive coverage of MRI physics, from basic principles to up-to-the-minute techniques, using a minimum of mathematics and employing state of the art images and instructive diagrams. Regarding the 2nd edition, American Journal of Radiology said, "...MRI: The Basics is an excellent text for introducing the basic concepts to individuals interested in clinical MRI."

Table of Contents

Part I: BASIC CONCEPTS 1: Introductory Math 2: Basic Principles of MRI 3: Radio Frequency Pulse 4: T1, T2, and T2* 5: TR, TE, and Tissue Contrast 6: Tissue Contrast: Some Clinical Applications 7: Pulse Sequences: Part I (Saturation, Partial Saturation, Inversion Recovery) 8: Pulse Sequences: Part II (Spin Echo) 9: Fourier Transform 10: Image Construction: Part I (Slice Selection) 11: Image Construction: Part II (Spatial Encoding) 12: Signal Processing 13: Data Space 14: Pulse Sequence Diagram 15: Field of View 16: k-Space: The Final Frontier! 17: Scan Parameters and Image Optimization 18: Artifacts in MRI Part II: FAST SCANNING 19: Fast Spin Echo 20: Gradient Echo: Part I (Basic Principles) 21: Gradient Echo: Part II (Fast Scanning Techniques) 22: Echo Planar Imaging 23: New Scanning Features 24: Parallel Imaging 25: Tissue Suppression Techniques 26: Flow Phenomena 27: MR Angiography 28: Cardiac MRI 29: MR Spectroscopy in the Brain 30: High Performance Gradients 31: The Many Combinations of MRI Suggested Readings Answers Abbreviations