Practical MR Physics [Paperback]

Alexander C. Mamourian (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0195372816 | ISBN-13: 978-0195372816 | Publication Date: March 29, 2010 | Edition: 1

The underlying physics of magnetic resonance imaging is a topic of considerable importance since a basic understanding is necessary to accurately interpret and generate high quality MR images. Yet it can be a challenging topic in spite of the best efforts of both teachers and students of the subject. Practical MR Physics reviews the basic principles of MR using familiar language and explains the causes of common imaging artifacts and pitfalls. The book will also be a helpful guide during review of clinical cases since the reader can look up specific imaging artifacts or pitfalls in the index. Featuring over 375 high quality images, numerous case examples, and concise, clinically oriented discussion of the physics behind the images, Practical MR Physics is an ideal resource for anyone who works in the field of MR imaging.

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"Practical MR Physics strives to make the physics of MR understandable, categorize various MR artifacts and demonstrate pitfalls. Treatment is non-mathematical and is dealt with in a conversational and easy to understand manner. The sprinkling of historical notes in this section make for interesting reading. This book would be one to which residents and fellows in neuroradiology should have access...a valuable addition to a section's library."--American Journal of Neuroradiology

The book is enjoyable to read and the numerous clinical MR images are of very good quality...Radiologists, medical physicists, and trainees in those disciplines who would like to better understand the impact of MR artifacts on clinical image interpretation will benefit from this book." --Doody's

About the Author

Associate Professor of Radiology, Division of Neuroradiology, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Product Details

• Paperback: 320 pages
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA; 1 edition (March 29, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0195372816
• ISBN-13: 978-0195372816
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.4 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #718,693 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Alex Mamourian has over 25 years of experience working with MR scanners which spans their clinical introduction to current technology. He became the director of MR imaging at Penn State-Herhey Medical Center in 1984 after his fellowship in body MR imaging at the University of Pennsylvania. He moved on to become the director of neuro MR at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in 1993 shortly after his fellowship in neuroradiology at the Barrow Institute. He has considerable experience with the day to day operating issues that arise with MR imaging and, from his years training residents, the common artifacts that may lead to a mis-diagnosis. This book represents the distilation of his years of experience working with MR technologists and residents and is intended to improve their understanding of the principles and pitfalls of MR imaging.

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Reference, June 23, 2010

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This review is from: Practical MR Physics (Paperback)

Practical MR Physics is an excellent addition to any department's library. The physics of MR are addressed in clear concise terms and presented in an understandable format. What really sets this text apart is the authors approach to imaging artifacts. Through real world case presentations, the readers are educated about the artifacts encountered, their underlying causation, and methods for elimination. I have added this book to my recommended reading list for MRI Students, and also recommend it as a valuable resource for practicing technologists.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very High Yield Text, March 18, 2011

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R. Khan - See all my reviews

This review is from: Practical MR Physics (Paperback)

I am an attending Neuroradiologist at the University of Arizona, and I love this book. It is a gift to anyone in practice or in training who reads MRI! The majority of the book is case based with many examples of MRI artifacts and pitfalls, with numerous pictures and succinct text that really drive home the main point of each case. This format really makes the book standout from any other MRI text, which is usually drawn out and a difficult read. The book also covers the basics of MRI physics in a quick 40 pages, and relates the information in a very easy to understand way. If you are looking for a rapid way to improve your MRI reads, get the book! It's great for anyone from resident to attending, in private practice or academics.

5.0 out of 5 stars Practical MR Physics, September 5, 2011

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This review is from: Practical MR Physics (Kindle Edition)

A wise colleage once told me, "always keep in mind three important facts about any medical topic you'll always remember". Sounds simple yet as I've come to find out, its not so easy to accomplish this task if one's reference textbook is wrtten in an intricate manner or is not so succinct. It's with the above in mind that i decide which textbooks to purchase. Given the intricacies of the subject of MR imaging, "Practical MR Physics" manages to simplify many key points in generating MR images and provides the reader with easily understood facts and concepts. There are noteworthy facts about types of MR scanners, how various imaging sequences are generated and time cost. Intermixed with the meat of bare MR physics are some very interesting historic facts that make for interesting read and very good conversation pieces. The author even brings the reader into the 21st century by providing links to YouTube and other websites for practical demonstrations on certain MR physics concepts that may be difficult to grasp initially. With this book the task of generating lists of facts to remember about MR physics is indeed simplified. It's a text for everyone who desires to know more about the the subject of MR imaging. In all this is a wise purchase; " more bang for your buck" so to speak.