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Author:   V. Ralph McCready ,  Martin Leach ,  Peter J. Ell
Publisher:   Springer London Ltd
Imprint:   Springer London Ltd
Edition:   Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1987
Dimensions:   Width: 17.00cm , Height: 1.20cm , Length: 24.40cm
Weight:   0.395kg
ISBN:  

9781447114123

ISBN 10:   1447114124
Pages:   206
Publication Date:   24 November 2011
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand  
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Table of Contents

1. The Relationship Between NMR and Other Functional Measurement Techniques.- Blood Flow.- Tissue Metabolism.- Tissue Characterisation.- Conclusions.- 2. The Physical Basis of NMR Studies Measuring Physiological Function and Metabolism.- Physical Basis of NMR.- Imaging and Spatial Localisation of NMR Spectra.- Functional Parameters.- Instrumentation.- Siting and Safety.- 3. Functional Imaging Using NMR.- NMR Image Parameters.- Contrast Optimised Images.- Flow Imaging.- Cardiac Imaging.- 23Na Imaging.- Fast Imaging.- 4. NMR Spectroscopy: Application to Metabolic Research.- Fundamentals of NMR Spectroscopy.- Clinically Useful NMR Nuclei.- In Vivo Studies.- Conclusion.- 5. Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging of the Heart and Large Vessels.- Method.- Imaging Details and Procedure.- Results and Conclusions.- 6. Functional Studies of the Cardiovascular System Using Magnetic Resonance Imaging.- Imaging Techniques.- Clinical Applications.- Relaxation Parameters.- Magnetic Resonance Angiography.- Row Imaging.- The Future.- 7. Paramagnetic Pharmaceuticals for Functional Studies.- Paramagnetic Metal Species.- Ferromagnetic Metal Species.- Stable Free Radicals.- Oxygen and Oxygen Carriers.- Magnetic Susceptibility Agents.- Density Substitution Agents.- 8. Clinical Use of Intravenous Gadolinium-DTPA in Magnetic Resonance Imaging of the Central Nervous System.- Paramagnetic Contrast Agents.- Effects of Paramagnetic Contrast Agents on NMR Parameters.- Results of Paramagnetic Contrast Agents in Clinical Studies.- Toxicity.- Conclusion.- 9. Tissue Characterisation by NMR.- The NMR Parameters.- Possibilities for Tissue Characterisation.- 10. The Influence of NMR Parameters on Imaging.- Qualitative Evaluation with Appropriate Pulse Sequences.- Quantitative Evaluation and Image Synthesis.- Tissue Characterisation.- Future Considerations.- 11. A Correlative Approach to Nuclear Medicine and NMR Imaging.- Central Nervous System.- Neck.- Thorax.- Abdomen.- Skeleton.- Conclusion.

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