Mri

Thomas A. Kim

This textbook on MRI physics includes discussions of the fundamental concepts of NMR physics, signal processing, and image construction as well as chapters on the various fast scanning techniques and MR angiography. The purpose of this textbook is to teach MR clinicians ""the physical basis"" for generation of MR images. This book was primarily written for practicing radiologists, radiology residents, and MR technologists. The good illustrations, graphs, and drawings add to the understanding of the written text. Each chapter ends with a ""key points"" section, where the major concepts presented in the chapter are reiterated. This is followed by workbook-type questions to test the reader's understanding. Some references are provided at the end of the book. In this well-thought-out and carefully written textbook, the authors attempt to fill the real knowledge gap in physics that exists among many radiologists and radiology residents who interpret MRI studies every day. It tries to accomplish this by reintroducing the readers to some basic mathematical concepts in the first chapter. These concepts are then repeatedly used and others are added in the remainder of the book. The key points and questions at the end of each chapter are very useful for the reader to test one's understanding of the material. The book is reasonably comprehensive in covering the fundamental topics in MRI physics. How well this book would meet its goal of teaching MRI physics would greatly depend on the mathematical aptitude and the degree of motivation of its readers. Many radiology residents and practicing MR radiologists would find this book worthwhile. It also would be a valuable addition to departmentlibraries.

From The Critics

Reviewer: Thomas A. Kim, MD (Medical College of Wisconsin)
Description: This textbook on MRI physics includes discussions of the fundamental concepts of NMR physics, signal processing, and image construction as well as chapters on the various fast scanning techniques and MR angiography.
Purpose: The purpose of this textbook is to teach MR clinicians "the physical basis" for generation of MR images.
Audience: This book was primarily written for practicing radiologists, radiology residents, and MR technologists.
Features: The good illustrations, graphs, and drawings add to the understanding of the written text. Each chapter ends with a "key points" section, where the major concepts presented in the chapter are reiterated. This is followed by workbook-type questions to test the reader's understanding. Some references are provided at the end of the book.
Assessment: In this well-thought-out and carefully written textbook, the authors attempt to fill the real knowledge gap in physics that exists among many radiologists and radiology residents who interpret MRI studies every day. It tries to accomplish this by reintroducing the readers to some basic mathematical concepts in the first chapter. These concepts are then repeatedly used and others are added in the remainder of the book. The key points and questions at the end of each chapter are very useful for the reader to test one's understanding of the material. The book is reasonably comprehensive in covering the fundamental topics in MRI physics. How well this book would meet its goal of teaching MRI physics would greatly depend on the mathematical aptitude and the degree of motivation of its readers. Many radiology residents and practicing MR radiologists would find this book worthwhile. It also would be a valuable addition to department libraries.

3 Stars from Doody