Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

MR imaging: acronyms and clinical applications.

W R Nitz1

  • 1Institut für Röntgendiadnostik, Klinikum der Universität Regensburg, D-93042 Regensburg, Germany.

European Radiology
|June 17, 1999
PubMed
Summary

This article overviews common Magnetic Resonance (MR) imaging techniques for routine clinical use. It explains vendor-specific implementations and classifies sequences like spin-echo and gradient-echo for better understanding.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

In vitro evaluation of stent patency and in-stent stenoses in 10 metallic stents using MR angiography.

The British journal of radiology·2006
Same author

Intra-arterial MR angiography in the iliac system: initial clinical experience with 25 patients.

The British journal of radiology·2006
Same author

Intra-arterial magnetic resonance angiography of the iliac arteries: clinical experience using two different protocols.

Acta radiologica (Stockholm, Sweden : 1987)·2005
Same author

Feasibility of MR-guided angioplasty of femoral artery stenoses using real-time imaging and intraarterial contrast-enhanced MR angiography.

RoFo : Fortschritte auf dem Gebiete der Rontgenstrahlen und der Nuklearmedizin·2004
Same author

[In vitro examination of the visibility of 11 stent catheters with real-time MR imaging].

RoFo : Fortschritte auf dem Gebiete der Rontgenstrahlen und der Nuklearmedizin·2004
Same author

[Magnetic resonance imaging. Sequence acronyms and other abbreviations in MR imaging].

Der Radiologe·2003

Area of Science:

  • Radiology
  • Medical Imaging
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging

Background:

  • Magnetic Resonance (MR) imaging is a cornerstone of modern diagnostics.
  • A wide array of MR imaging techniques exist, often with vendor-specific implementations and acronyms.
  • Standardization and clear classification are needed for routine clinical application.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide a comprehensive overview of MR imaging techniques applicable to routine clinical practice.
  • To explain techniques implemented by major vendors and compare common acronyms.
  • To introduce a classification scheme for MR imaging sequences.

Main Methods:

  • Review of commercially available MR imaging techniques.
  • Explanation of vendor-specific implementations.
  • Classification of sequences into spin-echo and gradient-echo groups, with subcategories based on preparation, k-space filling, and shot acquisition.

Main Results:

  • Detailed explanation of basic spin-echo and gradient-echo sequences.
  • Description of advanced techniques including magnetization preparation, multi-echo acquisition, and single-shot methods.
  • Listing of typical and potential clinical applications for each technique.

Conclusions:

  • The article provides a structured overview of accessible MR imaging techniques for clinical use.
  • Understanding sequence differences and applications aids in optimal image selection.
  • This classification facilitates a clearer grasp of MR imaging capabilities across vendors.

Related Experiment Videos