- First monography on high-field Brain MR in Neuroradiology
- Provides an important tool for routine diagnostic activity
- Pictorial overview of the main clinical applicationThis book summarizes the state of the art in magnetic resonance imaging of the brain using the higher magnetic field strength of 3 Tesla.
This richly illustrated book summarizes the state of the art in brain MRI with the 3-Tesla high-field scanner. The aim is to clarify the numerous advantages of using a 3-T high magnetic field MR scanner, especially in terms of sensitivity and specificity.
In the first section, techniques including standard MR imaging, MR angiography, MR spectroscopy, MR tractography, diffusion-weighted imaging, perfusion imaging, and functional imaging at 3 T are fully described and differences between the diagnostic features at 3 T and at the lower field strength of 1.5 T (as conventionally used) are identified. In addition, safety issues relating to the installation and use of high-field magnets are discussed. The second section then describes and illustrates each of the main clinical applications of 3-T MRI – brain trauma, stroke, white matter disease, Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease, brain tumors, inflammatory disease, and psychiatric disorders. A chapter is also included on the value of 7-T imaging, from basic research to human applications.
In amply documenting the benefits of the newer 3-T MRI systems, which offer unparalleled sensitivity and specificity, this superbly illustrated book will be of value to all trainee and practicing radiologists and neuroradiologists.
Table of Contents- High-Field MRI and Safety: I. Installation.-
- High-Field MRI and Safety: II. Utilization.-
- 3.0 T MRI Diagnostic Features: Comparison with Lower Magnetic Fields.-
- Standard 3.0 T MR Imaging.-
- 3.0 T MR Angiography.-
- 3.0 T MR Spectroscopy.-
- 3.0 T Diffusion Studies.-
- Nerve Pathways with MR Tractography.-
- 3.0 T Perfusion MRI Dynamic Susceptibility Contrast and Dynamic Contrast-Enhanced Techniques
- 3.0 T Perfusion Studies.-
- Functional MRI at 3.0 Tesla
- 3.0 T Brain MRI: A Pictorial Overview of the Most Interesting Sequences
- Setting the Report and Support of the Functional Findings
- 3.0 T Imaging of Ischemic Stroke
- High-Field-Strength MRI (3.0 T or More) in White Matter Diseases
- High-Field Neuroimaging in Parkinson’s Disease.-
- High-Field 3 T Imaging of Alzheimer Disease
- 3.0 Tesla of Advanced Neuroimaging of CNS Infection: A Pictorial Essay
- Use of fMRI Activation Paradigms: A Presurgical Tool for Mapping Brain Function
- 3.0 T fMRI in Psychiatry
- 7 T MR: From Basic Research to Human Applications
