Questions & Answers in Magnetic Resonance Imaging

Book excerpt: The popular QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS IN MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING is thoroughly revised and updated to reflect the latest advances in MRI technology. Four new chapters explain recent developments in the field in the traditional question and short answer format. This clear, concise and informative text discusses hundreds of the most common questions about MRI, as well as some challenging questions for seasoned MRI specialists. Covers the technical aspects of MRI, including physical principles, hardware, image production, artifacts, contrast agents, techniques, echo imaging, biological effects and safety, flow phenomena and angiography. Explains and reinforces the basic understanding of magnetic resonance physics. Includes material that is highly practical and immediately applicable to clinical MRI. Thoroughly revised and updated to reflect the latest advances in MRI technology. A 30 percent increase in content provides increased coverage of key topics. Includes four new chapters: MR Spectroscopy, Functional MRI, Diffusion/Perfusion Imaging, Echo-Planar Imaging, and an appendix on Sedation.