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MRI principles /

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Mitchell, Donald G.
Other Authors: Cohen, Mark, Ph.D
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Philadelphia : Saunders, [2004]
Edition:Second edition.
Subjects:
Magnetic Resonance Imaging > methods.
Mathematics.
Table of Contents:
  • What is magnetic resonance imaging?
  • From promotions to images
  • Proton environments and T1 relaxation
  • Transverse magnetization and T2 contrast
  • Chemical shift
  • Spatial localization : magnetic field gradients
  • k-Space : a graphic guide
  • Image acquisition : pulse sequences
  • Signal-to-noise ratio and spatial resolution
  • Acquisition time reconsidered
  • Receiver coils
  • Magnetic field strength
  • Motion-induced artifacts
  • Pulse sequences : gradient echo and spin echo
  • Preparatory pulses, including fat suppression
  • Multiecho techniques
  • Strategies of fast imaging
  • T1-weighted pulse sequences
  • T2-weighted pulse sequences
  • Intermediate-weighted pulse sequences
  • Intravenous water-soluble contrast agents
  • Particular and oral contrast agents
  • Contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance angiography
  • Cardiovascular techniques
  • Perfusion and diffusion techniques
  • Artifacts
  • Clinical MRI techniques