Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Physical and Biological Principles
By- Stewart Bushong, ScD, FACR, FACMP, Professor of Radiologic Science, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX
This book offers comprehensive, well-illustrated coverage of this specialized subject at a level that does not require an extensive background in math and physics. It presents the fundamentals and principles of conventional MRI, fast imaging techniques, and their applications. Beginning with an overview of the fundamentals of electricity and magnetism (Part 1), Parts 2 and 3 present an in-depth explanation of how MRI works. The latest imaging methods are presented in Parts 4 and 5, and the final section (Part 6) covers personnel and patient safety and administration issues. Perfect for student radiographers and practicing technologists preparing to take the MRI advanced certification exam offered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
Paperback, 512 Pages
Published: April 2003
Imprint: Mosby
ISBN: 978-0-323-01485-4
Contents
- Part 1 Fundamentals
1. An Overview of Magnetic Resonance Imaging
2. Electricity and Magnetism
3. Nuclear Magnetism
4. Equilibrium-Saturation
5. Radiofrequency Pulse Sequences
6. Magnetic Resonance Imaging Parameters
7. How To Measure Relaxation Times
8. Fourier Transforms in Magnetic Resonance Imaging
9. Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy
Part 2 The Imaging System
10. Magnetic Resonance Imaging Hardware
11. Primary Magnetic Resonance Imaging Magnets
12. Secondary Magnetic Resonance Imaging Magnets
13. The Purchase Decision and Site Selection
Part 3 Image Formation
14. Digital Imaging
15. A Walk Through the Spatial Frequency Domain
16. The Musical Score
17. Magnetic Resonance Images
Part 4 Pulse Sequences
18. Spin Echo Imaging
19. Chemical Shift and Magnetization Transfer
20. Gradient Echo Imaging
21. Faster Imaging Techniques
22. Echo Planar Imaging
Part 5 Applications
23. Magnetic Resonance Angiography
24. Perfusion Imaging
25. Diffusion Imaging
26. Cardiac MR Imaging
Part 6 Safety
27. Contrast Agents and Magnetic Resonance Imaging
28. Magnetic Resonance Artifacts
29. Biologic Effects of Magnetic Resonance Imaging
30. Managing a Magnetic Resonance Imaging System
Appendix A The Bloch Equations
Appendix B Additional Resources
Practice Examinations
Answers to Challenge Questions
Answers to Practice Examinations
Glossary
