This book is a complete introduction to magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and is addressed to a wide audience. It is composed of two complementary parts, dealing with the physics and the clinical aspects of MRI.The theoretical background of MRI is presented in a clear, direct and succinct manner. Material not vital to routine clinical work is omitted or skimmed over. The second part is a novel approach to clinical MRI that stimulates the reader's thinking. The emphasis is on the mental steps that lead clinicians to a complete and meaningful diagnosis.

Resonance

Electromagnetic Fields
Macroscopic Magnetization
Macroscopic Magnetization Revisited
Excitation Phenomena
T1 Relaxation (Longitudinal or Spin-Lattice)
Partial Saturation
T2 Relaxation (Transverse or Spin-Spin)
Magnetic Substrates of T1 Relaxation
Magnetic Substrates of T2 Relaxation
Free Induction Decay
Spin Echo
Composite T1/T2 Phenomena
Inversion Recovery
Image Formation-Fourier Transform-Gradients
Gradient Echo Imaging
Pulse Sequences
Fast or Turbo Spin Echo Imaging
Selective Fat Suppression
Chemical Shift Imaging
Magnetization Transfer Contrast
Diffusion
Artifacts
Noise
Imaging Time
Resolution
Contrast Agents
Blood Flow
MR Angiography
Basics of MR Examinations and Interpretation.