High Field Brain MRI : Use in Clinical Practice

This book describes the development of systems of magnetic resonance imaging using the higher magnetic field strength
of 3 tesla, in comparison to the current gold standard of 1.5 tesla. These new systems of MRI make it possible to
perform with high spatial, temporal and contrast resolution not only morphological examinations but also functional
studies on spectroscopy, diffusion, perfusion, and cortical activation, thus helping research and providing an
important tool for routine diagnostic activity. At the same time the new systems offer unparalleled sensitivity and
specificity in the numerous conditions of neuroradiological interest.


Table of contents
Techniques and Semeiotics: High-field MRI and safety: I. Installation.- High-field MRI and safety: II. Utilization.-
3.0 T MRI diagnostic features: comparison with lower magnetic field.- Standard 3.0 T MR imaging.- 3.0 T MR angiography.-
3.0 T MR spectroscopy.- 3.0 T diffusion studies.- Imaging nervous pathways with MR tractography. 3.0 T perfusion
studies.- High field strength functional MRI.- Recent developments and prospects.- 3.0 T brain MRI: a pictorial
overview of the most interesting sequences.- Application: High-field neuroimaging in traumatic brain injury.- 3.0 T
imging of ischemic stroke.- High field strength MRI (3.0 T or more) in white matter disases.- High field neuroimaging
in Parkinson's disease.- High field 3.0 T imgaging of Alzheimer diesease.- 3.0 T imaging of Alzheimer disease.- 3.0 T
imaging of brain tumours.- fMRI activation paradigms: a presurgical tool for mapping brain function.- 3.O T fMRI in
psychiatry.