High Field Brain MRI
Use in Clinical Practice
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Beschreibung
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. The first section describes techniques for standard MR examination of the brain. Full descriptions are then provided of advanced protocols such as MR angiography, diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI), perfusion-weighted imaging (PWI), MR spectroscopy, MR tractography, and functional imaging. Differences in diagnostic features when performing these examinations at 3 T and at 1.5 T are highlighted. In addition, safety issues relating to the installation and use of a high-field scanner are discussed. The second section then describes and illustrates in detail each of the main clinical applications of 3-T MRI in the human brain: trauma, stroke, white matter disease, Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease, brain tumors, inflammatory disease, psychiatric disorders, etc. A final chapter is dedicated to the evaluation of 7-T MRI within both research and potential clinical settings. The book will be a valuable tool for general radiologists, neuroradiologists, trainees, and technicians.
This book is the first monography on high-field Brain MR in Neuroradiology and provides an important tool for routine diagnostic activity. It describes the development of systems of magnetic resonance imaging using the higher magnetic field strength of 3 tesla, in comparison to the current gold standard of 1.5 tesla. These new systems of MRI make it possible to perform with high spatial, temporal and contrast resolution not only morphological examinations but also functional studies on spectroscopy, diffusion, perfusion, and cortical activation, thus helping research and providing an important tool for routine diagnostic activity. At the same time the new systems offer unparalleled sensitivity and specificity in the numerous conditions of neuroradiological interest. The volume also contains chapters on the safety issues related to the installation and use of high-field magnets, and a pictorial overview of the main clinical applications of brain trauma, stroke, white matter disease,Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease, and brain tumours.
Offers an easy-to-use reference for radiologists and neuroradiologists working with high field strength MR scanners Describes the various MR techniques in detail Documents imaging findings in each of the main clinical applications of 3-T MRI Discusses safety issues relating to the installation and use of high-field magnets
Autor*in
Tommaso Scarabino
Themen in »High Field Brain MRI«
Magnetic resonance imaging of the brain 3.0 Tesla MR angiography MR spectroscopy MR tractography Diffusion-weighted Imaging Perfusion Imaging Higher Magnetic Field Strength Neuroimaging in Parkinson's Disease Neuroimaging in Dementia Neuroimaging in Alzheimer's Disease