This book offers practical guidelines for performing efficient and cost-effective MRI examinations. By adopting a practical protocol-based approach the work-flow in a MRI unit can be streamlined and optimized. All chapters have been thoroughly reviewed, and new techniques and figures are included. There is a new chapter on MRI of the chest. This book will help beginners to implement the protocols and will update the knowledge of more experienced users.
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Principles of magnetic resonance (MR) imaging and magnetic resonance angiography.- Contrast agents for MR imaging.- Hemorrhage.- MR imaging of the brain.- MR imaging of the spine.- Head and neck.- Joints.- Bone and soft tissues.- Upper abdomen: liver, pancreas, biliary system, and spleen.- Kidneys and adrenal glands.- Pelvis.- Heart.- Large vessels and peripheral vessels.- Chest.- MR of the breast.- MR imaging of pediatric patients.- Interventional magnetic resonance.
