This fifth edition of the most accessible introduction to MRI principles and applications from renowned teachers in the field provides an understandable yet comprehensive update.

Table of Contents

• Preface
• ABR study guide topics
• Chapter 1: Production of net magnetization
• 1.1 Magnetic fields
• 1.2 Nuclear spin
• 1.3 Nuclear magnetic moments
• 1.4 Larmor precession
• 1.5 Net magnetization
• 1.6 Susceptibility and magnetic materials
• Chapter 2: Concepts of magnetic resonance
• 2.1 Radiofrequency excitation
• 2.2 Radiofrequency signal detection
• 2.3 Chemical shift
• Chapter 3: Relaxation
• 3.1 T1 relaxation and saturation
• 3.2 T2 relaxation, T2* relaxation, and spin echoes
• Chapter 4: Principles of magnetic resonance imaging – 1
• 4.1 Gradient fields
• 4.2 Slice selection
• 4.3 Readout or frequency encoding
• 4.4 Phase encoding
• 4.5 Sequence looping
• Chapter 5: Principles of magnetic resonance imaging – 2
• 5.1 Frequency selective excitation
• 5.2 Composite pulses
• 5.3 Raw data and image data matrices
• 5.4 Signal-to-noise ratio and tradeoffs
• 5.5 Raw data and k-space
• 5.6 Reduced k-space techniques
• 5.7 Reordered k-space filling techniques
• 5.8 Other k-space filling techniques
• 5.9 Phased-array coils
• 5.10 Parallel acquisition methods
• Chapter 6: Pulse sequences
• 6.1 Spin echo sequences
• 6.2 Gradient echo sequences
• 6.3 Echo planar imaging sequences
• 6.4 Magnetization-prepared sequences
• Chapter 7: Measurement parameters and image contrast
• 7.1 Intrinsic parameters
• 7.2 Extrinsic parameters
• 7.3 Parameter tradeoffs
• Chapter 8: Signal suppression techniques
• 8.1 Spatial presaturation
• 8.2 Magnetization transfer suppression
• 8.3 Frequency-selective saturation
• 8.4 Nonsaturation methods
• Chapter 9: Artifacts
• 9.1 Motion artifacts
• 9.2 Sequence/Protocol-related artifacts
• 9.3 External artifacts
• Chapter 10: Motion artifact reduction techniques
• 10.1 Acquisition parameter modification
• 10.2 Triggering/Gating
• 10.3 Flow compensation
• 10.4 Radial-based motion compensation
• Chapter 11: Magnetic resonance angiography
• 11.1 Time-of-flight MRA
• 11.2 Phase contrast MRA
• 11.3 Maximum intensity projection
• Chapter 12: Advanced imaging applications
• 12.1 Diffusion
• 12.2 Perfusion
• 12.3 Functional brain imaging
• 12.4 Ultra-high field imaging
• 12.5 Noble gas imaging
• Chapter 13: Magnetic resonance spectroscopy
• 13.1 Additional concepts
• 13.2 Localization techniques
• 13.3 Spectral analysis and postprocessing
• 13.4 Ultra-high field spectroscopy
• Chapter 14: Instrumentation
• 14.1 Computer systems
• 14.2 Magnet system
• 14.3 Gradient system
• 14.4 Radiofrequency system
• 14.5 Data acquisition system
• 14.6 Summary of system components
• Chapter 15: Contrast agents
• 15.1 Intravenous agents
• 15.2 Oral agents
• Chapter 16: Safety
• 16.1 Base magnetic field
• 16.2 Cryogens
• 16.3 Gradients
• 16.4 RF power deposition
• 16.5 Contrast media
• Chapter 17: Clinical applications
• 17.1 General principles of clinical MR imaging
• 17.2 Examination design considerations
• 17.3 Protocol considerations for anatomical regions
• 17.4 Recommendations for specific sequences and clinical situations
• References and suggested readings