MRI in Practice

by Catherine Westbrook, Carolyn Kaut Roth, John Talbot

Since the first edition of MRI in Practice was published in 1993, the book has become the standard text for radiographers, technologists, radiology residents, radiologists and even sales representatives on the subject of magnetic resonance imaging. This text is essential reading on postgraduate courses. Furthermore, MRI in Practice has come to be known as the number one reference book and study guide in the areas of MR instrumentation, principles, pulse sequences, image acquisition, and imaging parameters for the advanced level examination for MRI offered by the American Registry for Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in the USA. The book explains in clear terms the theory that underpins magnetic resonance so that the capabilities and operation of MRI systems can be fully appreciated and maximized. This third edition captures recent advances, and coverage includes: parallel imaging techniques, functional imaging techniques and new sequences such as balanced gradient echo.



Building on the success of the first two editions, the authors have now re-conceptualized the design of the book. The third edition contains a wealth of additional illustrations and chapter enhancements draw on the depth of the authors' experience in delivering MRI education and training. To promote accessibility of difficult concepts, extended analogies have been developed to relate the complexities of MRI physics to everyday phenomena. Learning points are clearly articulated, and frequent summaries are included to assist the reader in digesting the information.

Genres: Science

410 pages, Paperback

First published June 1, 1993

Reviews

[Randy Reichenfeld · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great update to the previous edition.

Best book for registry review.

I chose this book to teach my MRI physics class.

The organization is a lot better but not perfect in my opinion. Chapter 3, for example, is SE pulse sequences. When it introduces fast spin echo, it tells the reader to skip to chapter 5 and 6 then come back. I understand the need for that, but it should be organized so the reader doesn't have to skip forward and come back.

[Heidi Scholl · Rating 4 out of 5]

Has all you need to know about MRI

[Kelsey Threet · Rating 4 out of 5]

Helped me pass my boards!

[Kevin · Rating 3 out of 5]

Overall, a useable textbook, but the organization is a little odd. The intro Chapter discusses the theoretical basics, which could be expanded, but the hardware basics aren't discussed until much later in the book. The central part of the book focuses on different pulse sequences, and althought it's boring, there's no exciting way to learn the dozens of different basic pulse sequences.

[Melissa · Rating 2 out of 5]

This is my latest read. Fascinating!! I really don't recommend it unless you plan on spending hours of your life doing MRI's. This book is the reason why I haven't read any good books in so long. I can't wait till I take my boards (TUESDAY!!) and get on with my life!

[Shatha Al Mushayt · Rating 3 out of 5]

A very good book for mri basics. I would keep such a book as a reference if I am specialized in MRI technology.
I read a lot from it but not everything.