With a focus on the basic imaging principles of breast MRI rather than on mathematical equations, this book takes a practical approach to imaging protocols, which helps radiologists increase their diagnostic effectiveness. It walks the reader through the basics of MRI, making it especially accessible to beginners. From a detailed outline of equipment prerequisites for obtaining high quality breast MRI to instructions on how to optimize image quality, expanded discussions on how to obtain optimized dynamic information, and explanations of good and bad imaging techniques, the book covers the topics that are most relevant to performing breast MRI.

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Fundamentals of MRI.- Tissue Relaxation.- Spatial Resolution in MRI.- Pulse Sequences: Spin-echo.- Gradient Echo Sequences and 3D Imaging.- Fast-spin Echo, Echo Planar, Inversion Recovery, and STIR Imaging.- Signal, Noise, Signal-to-Noise, and Contrast-to-Noise Ratios.- Contrast Agents in the Breast.- Breast MRI Acquisition Protocols.- Image Post-processing Protocols.- Artifacts and Errors in Breast MRI.- MRI Safety and Patient Considerations.- New Developments in Breast MRI.