FUNCTIONAL MRI

BAERT/ SARTOR/ YOUKER

ISBN 10: 354067215X / ISBN 13: 9783540672159

Published by Springer, 2000

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The objective of functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) is to map active areas of the brain corresponding to specific tasks or stimuli. Interest in fMRI is growing rapidly since it is noninvasive, provides excellent resolution, and can be performed on widely available instrumentation. Therefore, fMRI can be expected to play an increasing role in the neurosciences, as well as clinically in the diagnosis and therapy of brain disorders. This book discuses in detail the principles, methods, and applications of fMRI. Since fMRI is based on the detection of small MR signal changes affected by activation-induced changes in perfusion, metabolism, and blood oxygenation, the bulk of the book is devoted to the clarification of the relation between brain physiology and MR signal. Also applivations in the neurosciences and the emerging clinical use fMRI are discussed. The promising synergistic use of fMRI and other functional brain imaging modalities is explored; such approaches may lead to new insights into the working of the brain. 1700 gr.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: FUNCTIONAL MRI
• Publisher: Springer
• Publication Date: 2000
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 354067215X
• ISBN 13: 9783540672159
• Binding: Blanda
• Illustrator: No Aplica
• Edition: 0.
• Condition: New
• Dust Jacket Condition: Nuevo
• Weight: 1700 grams
• Book Type: Libro

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Synopsis

fMRI (functional magnetic resonance imaging) can be expected to play an increasing role in the neurosciences, as well as clinically in the diagnosis and therapy of brain disorders. This book provides a detailed account of the principles, methods, and applications of fMRI.

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The objective of functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) is to map active areas of the brain corresponding to specific tasks or stimuli. Interest in fMRI is growing rapidly since it is noninvasive, provides excellent resolution, and can be performed on widely available instrumentation. Therefore, fMRI can be expected to play an increasing role in the neurosciences, as well as clinically in the diagnosis and therapy of brain disorders. This book provides a detailed account of the principles, methods, and applications of fMRI. The bulk of this book is devoted to clarification of the relation between brain physiology and MR signal. Applications of fMRI in the neurosciences, emerging clinical uses, and combined application with other modalities are also explored.