Manual of Clinical Magnetic Resonance Imaging A Practical Guide to Conducting Magnetic Resonance Imaging Examinations of the Head and Body

Written by a team of experts from the Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology, this manual is a practical guide to performing diagnostically efficient and cost-effective MRI examinations. This new edition presents updated protocols, in an easy-to-use table format, for 40 specific types of imaging problems throughout the body. The timely coverage of imaging techniques includes new information on rapid imaging, motion suppression, blood flow effects, and contrast enhancement agents. The book also provides brief reviews of basic MR physics, artifacts, patient preparation, safety procedures, and practical imaging considerations.