Resonance -- Electromagnetic fields -- Macroscopic magnetization -- Macroscopic magnetization revisited -- Excitation phenomena -- T1 relaxation (Longitudinal or Spin-lattice) -- Partial saturation -- T2 relaxation (Transverse or Spin-spin) -- Magnetic substrates of T1 relaxation -- Magnetic substrates of T2 relaxation -- Free induction decay -- Spin echo -- Composite T1/T2 phenomena -- Inversion recovery -- Image formation-Fourier transform-gradients -- Gradient echo imaging -- Pulse sequences -- Fast or turbo spin echo imaging -- Selective fat suppression -- Chemical shift imaging -- Magnetization transfer contrast -- Diffusion -- Artifacts -- Noise -- Imaging time -- Resolution -- Contrast agents -- Blood flow -- MR angiography -- Basics of MR examinations and interpretation -- Conclusion -- Glossary
Summary
Presents an introduction to magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). This book deals with the physics and the clinical aspects of MRI. It also presents the theoretical background of MRI
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (page 165) and index
