Description

Magnetic resonance imaging is a medical imaging technique used in radiology to form pictures of the anatomy and the physiological processes of the body in both health and disease. MRI scanners use strong magnetic fields, electric field gradients, and radio waves to generate images of the organs in the body. Chapters of this book have been compiled to give a clear cut picture on the subject, and also help the medical practitioners to keep abreast of the latest developments. It is well structured and designed to meet the academic requirements adequately. This book, is the outcome of concerted efforts of a large number of experts, who have not only recorded their ideas in the form of chapters, but also have shared their thoughts which would be very valuable to the users of this text. The wide coverage, expertise of the contributors and potential for practical use of the contents of this book will be of immense utility and will cater to the immediate needs of the students, researchers, faculty members, and the medical fraternity.