MRI: Basic Principles and Applications [Paperback]

Mark A. Brown (Author), Richard C. Semelka (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0471433101 | ISBN-13: 978-0471433101 | Publication Date: September 8, 2003 | Edition: 3

This new edition of the most accessible introduction to MRI principles and applications provides understandable yet comprehensive coverage including the latest developments in this fast paced field. It offers the only such concise overview of magnetic resonance physics, imaging techniques, hardware, and applications available. This Third Edition includes dozens of brand new images to support the text, as well as added discussions on 3D imaging, real time imaging, cardiac imaging, and parallel acquisition techniques. Clinical protocols have been thoroughly updated and revised to reflect current methodologies.

Editorial Reviews

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"...a useful tool for those engaged in the technical aspects of MRI...a practical basic guide for general radiologists, technologists and their students." (The International MS Journal, September 2004)

"...successful in transferring key ideas in an undaunting and progressive manner...thoroughly deserves a place on the bookshelf..." (NMR in Biomedicine, Vol 17(4), June 2004)

"…it will reward the reader with an understanding of the principles underpinning nuclear magnetic resonance." (Yale Journal of Biology and Medicine, May 2003)

From the Publisher

This concise and accessible resource provides a complete overview of the basic physics and instrumentation of magnetic resonance imaging as well as the guiding principles for the clinical application of this powerful imaging modality. Topics covered include resonance absorption, chemical shift, pulse sequences, motion artifact reduction techniques, fat suppression, contrast agents and clinical protocols. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 280 pages
• Publisher: Wiley-Liss; 3 edition (September 8, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0471433101
• ISBN-13: 978-0471433101
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.1 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.1 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,031,350 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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28 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent introductory text for MRI, April 27, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: MRI: Basic Principles and Applications (Paperback)

As a scientist that uses MRI on a daily basis I have often wanted to write a book for introducing the subject to the many students, technologists, and other interested parties that wish to use MRI in their work. Fortunately, Brown and Semelka have written it for me (the royalites would be nice though!). The book is excellent in presenting the complexities of magnetic resonance imaging in a straight forward intuitive physical picture. The authors then proceed to descibe most of the main MRI techniques leaving the reader with a firm understanding about each imaging sequence. The book addresses in short but nonetheless satisfactory fashion such issues as image contrast, prepatory pulses, imaging artifacts and methods to reduce artifacts. The authors include a chapter covering the main components of any MR imager which should reduce the bewilderment that most novices have when they must walk into the equipment room. Finally, the authors cover several areas of application in the last few chapters reviewing the main topics of each. A list of leading references and suggested readings are included at the end of the book if the reader desires more in depth information. The book is compact, inexpensive and should be the first book for anyone looking to MRI as a tool for their work.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars easy to understand, May 27, 2001

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This review is from: MRI: Basic Principles and Applications (Paperback)

Although I am only in the chapter 2 right now, I can't wait to share my feelings. Compare to other books that I've read before, this book is easier to understand. The author didn't use some beautiful words or unmeaning words. He just got the point. For further reserching, this might be insufficient, but for technician like me or anyone who wants to know about MRI, this book will be the best choice to the avenue to understanding.

4 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent introductory text for MRI, April 27, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: MRI: Basic Principles and Applications (Paperback)

As a scientist that uses MRI on a daily basis I have often wanted to write a book for introducing the subject to the many students, technologists, and other interested parties that wish to use MRI in their work. Fortunately, Brown and Semelka have written it for me (the royalites would be nice though!). The book is excellent in presenting the complexities of magnetic resonance imaging in a straight forward intuitive physical picture. The authors then proceed to descibe most of the main MRI techniques leaving the reader with a firm understanding about each imaging sequence. The book addresses in short but nonetheless satisfactory fashion such issues as image contrast, prepatory pulses, imaging artifacts and methods to reduce artifacts. The authors include a chapter covering the main components of any MR imager which should reduce the bewilderment that most novices have when they must walk into the equipment room. Finally, the authors cover several areas of application in the last few chapters reviewing the main topics of each. A list of leading references and suggested readings are included at the end of the book if the reader desires more in depth information. The book is compact, inexpensive and should be the first book for anyone looking to MRI as a tool for their work.