Clinical MR Neuroimaging
Clinical MR Neuroimaging
Adam D. Waldman , Charing Cross Hospital, London
Peter B. Barker , The Johns Hopkins University
$440.00
USDThe physiological magnetic resonance techniques of diffusion imaging, perfusion imaging and spectroscopy offer insights into brain structure, function and metabolism. Until recently, they were mainly applied within the realm of medical research, but with their increasing availability on clinical MRI machines, they are now coming into clinical practice for the evaluation of neuropathology in individual patients. This book provides the reader with a thorough review of the underlying physical principles of each of these methods, as well as comprehensive coverage of their clinical applications. Topics covered include single- and multiple-voxel MRS techniques, MR perfusion based on both arterial spin labelling and dynamic bolus tracking approaches, and diffusion-weighted imaging, including techniques for mapping brain white matter fiber bundles. Clinical applications are reviewed in depth for each technique, with case reports included throughout the book. Attention is also drawn to possible artifacts and pitfalls associated with these techniques.
- Comprehensive review of advanced MRI techniques and applications
- Explains clinical applications
- Case reports included throughout the book
Reviews & endorsements
"This book is indeed a welcomed addition to the rapidly growing knowledge base of clinical neuroimaging, as it will undoubtedly provide medical professionals with a clear and informative reference to emerging state-of-the-art neuroimaging applications. Clinical MR Neuroimaging: Diffusion, Perfusion and Spectroscopy by J. Gillard et al. is a wonderful reference book for physicians and radiologists looking for comprehensive coverage of clinical applications, as well as for biomedical engineers, MR physicists, and other more interested in the underlying physical principles of these novel MR techniques." Health Physics, Dardo Tomasi
"This is a long overdue text that clarifies and simplifies the application of contemporary MR diffusion imaging (especially diffusion tensor imaging and white matter tractography), MR perfusion imaging and MR spectroscopy. Its greatest value is its comprehensive treatment of the theory of these imaging methods without resorting to advanced mathematical descriptions that would be beyond the level of many practicing physicians. I have not seen a comparable text on the market."--Doody's Review Service®
"The physiologic and functional MR techniques described in this book are here to stay and already used in the field, beyond academic sites. The editors achieve their goal of providing detailed reference tutorials for neuroimagers to understand current uses. This book is worth the cost as a reference for those who do neuroimaging or refer patients for neuroimaging studies." - Radiology, Allan J. Fox, MD
Product details
January 2007Adobe eBook Reader
9780511262043
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121 colour illus. 31 tables
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Table of Contents
- Foreword Jonathan Gillard, Adam Waldman and Peter Barker
- Introduction Nick Bryan
- 1. Fundamentals of MR spectroscopy Peter Barker
- 2. Quantification and analysis in MR spectroscopy Thomas Ernst
- 3. Artifacts and pitfalls in MR spectroscopy Ralph Hurd
- 4. Fundamentals of diffusion MR imaging Derek Jones
- 5. MR tractography using diffusion tensor MR imaging Susumu Mori and Peter van Zijl
- 6. Artifacts and pitfalls in diffusion MR imaging Martin Koch and David Norris
- 7. Cerebral perfusion imaging by exogenous contrast agents Leif Ostergaard
- 8. MRI detection of regional blood flow using arterial spin labeling Alan Koretsky, Lalith Talagala, Shella Keilholz and Afonso Silva
- 9. Artifacts and pitfalls in perfusion MR imaging Fernando Calamante
- 10. Cerebrovascular disease - overview Brian Tress
- 11. MR spectroscopy in stroke Peter Barker and Jonathan Gillard
- 12. Diffusion and perfusion MR in stroke Joanna Wardlaw
- 13. Arterial spin labeling in stroke John Detre and Jyongjiong Wang
- 14. Magnetic resonance diffusion tensor imaging in stroke Pamela Schaefer, Luca Roccatagliata and Gilberto Gonzalez
- 15. MR spectroscopy in severe obstructive carotid artery disease Jeroen van der Grond and Dirk Rutgers
- 16. Perfusion and diffusion imaging in chronic carotid disease Iain Wilkinson
- 17. Imaging migraine pathogenesis Mike Welch
- 18. Adult neoplasia: overview Tom Mikkelsen
- 19. MR spectroscopy of brain tumors in adults Jeffry Alger
- 20. Diffusion MR imaging in adult neoplasia Brian Ross, Brad Moffat and Thomas Chenevert
- 21. Perfusion MR imaging in adult neoplasia Alan Jackson
- 22. Physiological imaging in infection, inflammation and demyelination: overview Robert Zimmerman
- 23. MR spectroscopy in intracranial infection Rakesh Gupta and Monika Garg
- 24. The role of diffusion-weighted imaging in intracranial infection Christopher Fillipi
- 25. MR spectroscopy in demyelination and inflammation Gioacchino Tedeschi and Simona Bonavita
- 26. Diffusion imaging in demyelination and inflammation Massimo Filippi and Marco Rovaris
- 27. Physiological MR to evaluate HIV-associated brain disorders Linda Chang and Thomas Ernst
- 28. Seizure disorders: overview Thomas Henry
- 29. MR spectroscopy in seizure disorders Graeme Jackson, Regula Brielmann and Mark Wellard
- 30. Diffusion and perfusion MR imaging in seizure disorders Konstantinos Arfanakis and Bruce Hermann
- 31. Psychiatric and neurodegenerative disease: overview Adam Waldman
- 32. MR spectroscopy in psychiatry John Port
- 33. Diffusion MR imaging in psychiatry and aging Adolf Pfefferbaum, Edith Sullivan and Elfar Adalsteinsson
- 34. MR spectroscopy in aging and dementia Clifford Jack and Kejal Kantarci
- 35. MR spectroscopy in neurodegeneration Charles Davie
- 36. Potential role of MR spectroscopy, diffusion weighted/diffusion tensor imaging and perfusion weighted imaging in traumatic brain injury: overview John Pickard
- 37. MR spectroscopy in traumatic brain injury William Brooks
- 38. Diffusion- and perfusion-weighted MR imaging in head injury David Menon and Peter Bradley
- 39. Physiological MR of the pediatric brain: overview Elias Melhem and Xavier Golay
- 40. Physiological MRI of normal development and developmental delay A. James Barkovich, Dan Vigneron and Pratik Mukherjee
- 41. MR spectroscopy of hypoxic brain injury Brian Ross, Cathleen Enriquez and Alexander Lin
- 42. The role of diffusion and perfusion weighted brain imaging in neonatology Mary Rutherford
- 43. Physiological MR of pediatric brain tumors Jill Hunter
- 44. Physiological MRI techniques and pediatric stroke W. Kling Chong, V. Cionini and Dawn Saunders
- 45. MR spectroscopy in pediatric white matter disease Folker Hanefeld, Knut Brockman and Peter Dechent
- 46. MR spectroscopy of inborn errors of metabolism Alberto Bizzi, Marianna Bugiani and Ugo Danesi.
