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Biomedical Imaging

by Peter Morris

February 2014

Intermediate to advanced

344 pages

11h 24m

English

Woodhead Publishing

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Abstract:1.1 Introduction1.2 The role of PET in oncology1.3 Individual oncological PET tracers and their applications1.4 The role of PET in neurology1.5 The role of PET in cardiology1.6 The role of PET in drug development1.7 Conclusion and future trends1.8 References

Abstract:2.1 Introduction2.2 Key concepts of atomic force microscopy (AFM)2.3 AFM imaging methodologies2.4 AFM nano-indentation2.5 Specialized techniques2.6 Conclusion and future trends2.7 Bibliography
Abstract:3.1 Introduction3.2 An overview of imaging sciences3.3 New developments to improve diagnosis and biological analysis3.4 Imaging techniques: imaging Omics and array imaging3.5 Plasmonics3.6 iBIOS Omics imaging: instrument assembly3.7 Label-free measurements: problems of nonspecific binding and the analyte dynamic range3.8 Data correction and analysis3.9 Biomarker panel analysis3.10 Future trends in Omics imaging3.11 Conclusion3.12 Sources of further information and advice3.13 Acknowledgement3.14 References
Abstract:4.1 Introduction4.2 Epidemiology and classification of brain tumors4.3 Treatment4.4 The role of neuroimaging: computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance (MR)4.5 The role of neuroimaging: PET and tracers4.6 Conclusion4.7 Acknowledgements4.8 References
Abstract:5.1 Introduction5.2 Functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI)5.3 Multimodal imaging5.4 13C magnetic resonance spectroscopy (MRS)5.5 Sources of further information and advice5.6 References
Abstract:6.1 Introduction: assessment of ocular blood flow6.2 Assessing blood flow using Doppler imaging and scanning laser ophthalmoscope6.3 Further methods for assessing ocular blood flow6.4 Recent and emerging techniques for assessing ocular blood flow6.5 Association of ocular blood flow with ophthalmic disease6.6 Conclusion6.7 References
Abstract:7.1 Introduction7.2 Intravascular magnetic resonance (MR) operations7.3 Catheter visualization7.4 Tracking using intravascular MR coils7.5 Signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) performance of catheter coils7.6 Safety of intravascular catheters7.7 Conclusion7.8 References
Abstract:8.1 Introduction8.2 Biology of atherosclerosis8.3 Principles of cardiovascular magnetic resonance (MR) imaging8.4 Preclinical molecular imaging in atherosclerosis8.5 Clinical imaging of atherosclerosis8.6 Conclusion and future trends8.7 References
Abstract:9.1 Introduction9.2 An overview of osteoarthritis9.3 Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)9.4 Computer tomography (CT) based imaging9.5 Ultrasound imaging for cartilage9.6 Vascular imaging9.7 Other imaging modalities9.8 Conclusion9.9 References
Abstract:10.1 Introduction10.2 Gastrointestinal (GI) magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)10.3 Liver imaging10.4 Kidney imaging10.5 Foetal and placental imaging10.6 Conclusion10.7 Sources of further information and advice10.8 References

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Cardiovascular magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)

R.M. Botnar, King’s College London, UK

M.R. Makowski, King’s College London, UK, Charité University of Medicine, Germany

Abstract:

Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of morbidity/mortality in the western world. Atherosclerotic plaques are the main culprit of myocardial infarction and stroke. Magnetic resonance imaging is an emerging clinical tool for the detection and characterization of atherosclerotic plaques. Target-specific molecular MR contrast agents allow the characterization of plaques on a molecular and cellular level. This chapter starts with an overview of the biological changes leading to atherosclerosis. The basic principles of molecular MR are discussed and different ...