MRI in Practice [With Access Code]

By Catherine Westbrook, Carolyn Kaut Roth, John Talbot

Book Overview

Since the first edition was published in 1993, MRI inPractice has become the standard text for radiographers,technologists, radiology residents, radiologists and even salesrepresentatives on the subject of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI).This text is essential reading on undergraduate and postgraduateMRI courses. Furthermore MRI in Practice has come to beknown as the number one reference book and study guide in the areasof MR instrumentation, principles, pulse sequences, imageacquisition, and imaging parameters for the advanced levelexamination for MRI offered by the American Registry for RadiologicTechnologists (ARRT) in the USA. The book explains in clear terms the theory that underpinsmagnetic resonance so that the capabilities and operation of MRIsystems can be fully appreciated and maximised. This fourth editioncaptures recent advances, and coverage includes: parallel imagingtechniques and new sequences such as balanced gradient echo. Building on the success of the first three editions, the fourthedition has been fully revised and updated. The book now comes witha companion website at www.wiley.com/go/mriinpracticewhich hosts animated versions of a selection of illustrations inthe book that are used on the MRI in Practice Course .These animations and accompanying text are aimed at helping thereader's comprehension of some of the more difficultconcepts. The website also hosts over 200 interactiveself-assessment exercises to help the reader test theirunderstanding. MRI in Practice features: Full color illustrations Logical presentation of the theory and applications of MRI A new page design A companion website at www.wiley.com/go/mriinpracticefeaturing interactive multiple choice questions, short answerquestions PLUS animations of more complex concepts from thebook For more information on the MRI in Practice Course andother learning resources by Westbrook and Talbot, please visit www.mrieducation.com

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1444337432
• ISBN13: 9781444337433
• Release Date: July 2011
• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
• Length: 442 Pages
• Weight: 2.43 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 7.4" x 9.5"

Customer Reviews

Best review book available

This is a great text to study for the registry. I passed my first time studying only this text. It's very well written and easy (relative term in MRI) to understand. Also, get Meacham's Question/Answer book to accompany this book and you'll be set.

Best book on MRI physics that I have read

I purchased a couple of MRI books and none made much sense to me until I read this book. The concepts of MRI physics is complex and hard to understand no matter what book you buy, but this book made it much easier to understand. It is clearly written in a logical format. I recommend the book highly.

Really is MRI in Practice verses Theory

I have been a MRI tech. for the past 12 years and have seen a lot of changes. This book is excellent for the "advanced" MRI tech and for the new MRI technologist looking for easy-to-understand explainations on how/why things work the way they do in the MRI field. I highly recommend this book to techs and referring physicians alike- a definite must-have for any technologist that wants to understand MRI, instead of just being a button-pusher.

Will R.T. (R) (MR)

Very easy to understand. Book geared for techs. If you want topass the MR registry this book is a must have. GREAT BOOK !!!!!

Great Book!

This is a great book for people who do not have a physics background. It's very useful in describing the basics of MRI as well as applications. It's one of my favorites. Everybody in grad school kept borrowing it from me!!