High-Field MR Imaging

Description

This book describes the current status of the very rapidly developing field of high-field MR and examines the possibilities, challenges, and limitations of this fascinating technology. In the initial chapters, the basic technological background is explained in a non-technical way so as to promote understanding of the issues and concepts and avoid overwhelming the reader with excessive detail. Safety issues, methods, and contrast are then carefully considered. The final part of the book examines the diverse applications of high-field MR imaging in radiology, neuroscience, oncology, and other fields, with the aid of numerous high-quality illustrations. All chapters are written by leading experts who have taken great care to illustrate the potential and progress of the field in an informative and accessible manner. The book will appeal to all with a potential interest in the application of high-field MR imaging, including radiologists, neuroscientists, and oncologists. Front Matter....Pages i-x Introduction....Pages 1-4 High-Field Superconducting Magnets....Pages 7-25 Gradients in Ultra High Field (UHF) MRI....Pages 27-40 Radiofrequency Coils....Pages 41-56 Safety....Pages 59-77 Contrasts, Mechanisms and Sequences....Pages 81-125 What to do with All that Signal? Issues of High-resolution MRI....Pages 127-134 Neuroscientific Applications of High-Field MRI in Humans....Pages 137-149 Clinical Neuro and Beyond....Pages 151-173 Oncology....Pages 175-188 Advanced Musculoskeletal Magnetic Resonance Imaging at Ultra-high Field (7 T)....Pages 189-213 High Field MR Spectroscopy: Investigating Human Metabolite Levels at High Spectral and Spatial Resolution....Pages 215-228 Molecular and Translational Research....Pages 229-258 Back Matter....Pages 259-262