An introduction to the premier clinical imaging field strength for MR

Here is the first textbook to present a practical overview of the basic principles and clinical applications for 3 tesla (3 T) MR imaging. Organized into sections according to anatomical location, each case study is presented in a concise, two-page unit that enables the reader to digest and review the material in small sections. The author describes the situations that dictate the use of 3 T and explains the numerous clinical advantages of this field strength by drawing comparisons to corresponding studies at 1.5 T.

Highlights:

Case studies from leading international experts covering the breadth of clinical MR
Recommendations for how to optimize image quality and how to interpret the clinical findings
Easy-to-follow descriptions of the strengths and limitations of 3 T
400 high-quality clinical images and illustrations depicting key concepts
Discussion of the various pulse sequence approaches
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