Fundamentals of Medical Imaging

Fundamentals of Medical Imaging
By Paul Suetens

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press


• Number Of Pages: 264


• Publication Date: 2009-08-31


• ISBN-10 / ASIN: 0521519152


• ISBN-13 / EAN: 9780521519151

Product Description:

Fundamentals of Medical Imaging, second edition, is an invaluable technical introduction to each imaging modality, explaining the mathematical and physical principles and giving a clear understanding of how images are obtained and interpreted. Individual chapters cover each imaging modality - radiography, CT, MRI, nuclear medicine and ultrasound - reviewing the physics of the signal and its interaction with tissue, the image formation or reconstruction process, a discussion of image quality and equipment, clinical applications and biological effects and safety issues. Subsequent chapters review image analysis and visualization for diagnosis, treatment and surgery. New to this edition: Appendix of questions and answers New chapter on 3D image visualization Advanced mathematical formulae in separate text boxes Ancillary website containing 3D animations: http://www.book4doc.com/24183 Full colour illustrations throughout Engineers, clinicians, mathematicians and physicists will find this an invaluable aid in understanding the physical principles of imaging and their clinical applications.

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