Magnetic Resonance Imaging [Hardcover]

Marinus T. Vlaardingerbroek (Author), Jacques A. Boer (Author), A. Luiten (Introduction), F. Knoet (Foreword), Jaques A. den Boer (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 3540436812 | ISBN-13: 978-3540436812 | Publication Date: August 5, 2004 | Edition: 3rd

 Presents an overall analytical treatment of MRI physics and engineering. Special attention is paid to the treatment of intrinsic artefacts of the different sequences which can be described for the different scan methods. The book contains many images, especially showing specific properties of the different scan methods. The methods discussed include RARE, GRASE, EPI and Spiral Scan. The 3rd edition deals with stranger gradient and new RF coil systems, and sequences such as Balanced FFE and q-space diffusion imaging and SENSE.

Editorial Reviews

Review

From the reviews of the third edition: "In summary the book treats almost all ingredients of MRI, generally at a good level with excellent illustrations and relevant bibliographic references and it does probably represent the best monograph devoted to the subject available today." (Physicalia, 25/2, 2003) "The book can be recommended to specialists in medical physics who are involved in the use and research of magnetic resonance imaging." (European Radiology, 13/7, 2003) "The treatment is mathematically detailed throughout but the inclusion of over 100 well annotated real images and example calculations reward the hard work needed with a very clear understanding of precisely how the different methods work and the extent of their limitations." (Contemporary Physics 2004, 45, page 441) "Magnetic Resonance Imaging is still clearly intended as a book for the specialist but I think the third edition makes the material accessible to the beginning student … as very reliable reference. … the inclusion of over 100 well annotated real images and example calculations reward the hard work needed with a very clear understanding of precisely how the different methods work and the extent of their limitations. Since 1996 the book has certainly been my authority on MRI." (Dr. C. N. Guy, Contemporary Physics, Vol. 45 (5), 2004) "The authors have undertaken the task to develop a coherent theoretical description of MRI, which can serve as a background for thorough understanding of recent and future developments in magnetic resonance imaging. … the book can be recommended to specialists in medical physics who are involved in the use and research of magnetic resonance imaging." (European Radiology, Vol. 13 (7), 2003) "This book is devoted to a comprehensive introduction to MR Imaging physics … . The book is organised in chapters devoted to a unified topic and accompanied by illustrations. … the book treats almost all ingredients of MRI, generally at a good level with excellent illustrations and relevant bibliographic references and its does probably represent the best monograph devoted to the subject available today." (Thierry Metens, Physicalia, Vol. 25 (2), 2003)

From the Back Cover

Over recent years Magnetic Resonance Imaging has become a well-established textbook on basic MRI technique. A comprehensive survey of the analytical treatment of MRI physics and engineering, it gives readers the background needed to cope with the problems that arise when applying MRI in medicine or when (sub)systems or sequences for new applications are designed. Special attention is paid to the treatment of intrinsic artifacts of the different sequences, which can be described in a mathematically uniform way for the different scan methods. The book contains many images, especially showing specific properties of the different scan methods. The methods discussed include RARE, GRASE, EPI and Spiral Scan. The second edition was expanded in response to recent developments. In various places the treatment was refined. In particular, the chapter on motion and flow was expanded, and a new chapter was added, describing the configuration theory and its use in the understanding of multipulse sequences such as BURST, TSE, and FFE. This edition also offered an overview by A.L. Luiten of the early history of MRI imaging. The additions in the third edition were prompted by the development of stronger gradient and new RF coil systems that have led to a shift of attention in the practical clinical use of some sequences such as Balanced FFE and q-space diffusion imaging and SENSE.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 520 pages
• Publisher: Springer; 3rd edition (August 5, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 3540436812
• ISBN-13: 978-3540436812
• Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 6.3 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect book for the technical minded magnetic resonance fans, December 18, 2007

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Attila Toth - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Magnetic Resonance Imaging (Hardcover)

The book discuss several important aspects of magnetic resonance. The findings are presented from the engineer's point of view, but with the accurate knowledge of clinical significance. The illustrations are well selected, demonstrating the basic concepts. Even I could use it to shed light on some relevant problems for my colleagues. It provides a good understanding of some crucial questions on its own.
Steady state sequences and transient state imaging methods have their own chapter. I haven't found such a review on these topics anywhere else yet. Given the importance, since today's cardiovascular imaging widely use steady- and transient state techniques. It also discuss improvements in ultrafast imaging. After reading Haacke's, it was really refreshing to think it through again from another point of view.
Let me tell you, that my home institution has a GE magnet, but I still like this book. One of my all-time favorites.
I'll surely by the next edition.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A good MRI introduction book, November 25, 2000

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Oren Boiman (Israel) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Magnetic Resonance Imaging: Theory and Practice (Hardcover)

This is a good book for introducing MRI basics for non-experts. advanced scanning methods are discussed also. The applications section is very good and the references are valuable.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Better than expected, November 2, 2004

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This review is from: Magnetic Resonance Imaging (Hardcover)

Not for the clinician, radiologist, or beginner MRI engineer. I agree with previous reviewer that the book resembles a set of notes, but they are excellent notes if you already know your MRI physics. The book is therefore nice to have for an overview, or reminder of a particular application (the preface *does* say "not meant for making a first acquaintance with MRI"). The images are quite acceptable (3rd ed) and well-chosen to demonstrate the ideas. Not 5 stars because the notes *are* too brief sometimes (another reviewer said shallow), making it impossible to fully understand, let alone implement, SENSE or Shinnar-LeRoux, for example, from just these notes.