Fundamentals of Medical Imaging
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Suetens, Paul, PUBLISHER: Cambridge University Press, Fundamentals of Medical Imaging, second edition, is an invaluable technical introduction to each imaging modality, explaining the mathematical ong>andong> physical principles ong>andong> giving a clear understong>andong>ing of how images are obtained ong>andong> interpreted. Individual chapters cover each imaging modality - radiography, CT, MRI, nuclear medicine ong>andong> ultrasound - reviewing the physics of the signal ong>andong> its interaction with tissue, the image formation or reconstruction process, a discussion of image quality ong>andong> equipment, clinical applications ong>andong> biological effects ong>andong> safety issues. Subsequent chapters review image analysis ong>andong> visualization for diagnosis, treatment ong>andong> surgery. New to this edition: - Appendix of ong>questionsong> ong>andong> ong>answersong> - New chapter on 3D image visualization - Advanced mathematical formulae in separate text boxes - Ancillary website containing 3D animations: www.cambridge.org/suetens - Full colour illustrations throughout Engineers, clinicians, mathematicians ong>andong> physicists will find this an invaluable aid in understong>andong>ing the physical principles of imaging ong>andong> their clinical applications. Acquista Ora