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 Concept Videos

Imaging Studies I: CT and MRI01:14

Imaging Studies I: CT and MRI

1.3K
Introduction: MRI and CT scans are crucial advancements in medical imaging techniques, playing a vital role in diagnosing conditions related to the gastrointestinal (GI) system. Each scan serves distinct purposes, targets specific areas, and requires unique nursing duties.
Description of the Procedures
Computed Tomography (CT) scan:
Computed Tomography (CT) scans use X-ray technology to generate detailed images of bones, organs, and tissues. During the scan, the patient lies on a moving table...
1.3K
Imaging Studies IV: Magnetic Resonance Imaging01:27

Imaging Studies IV: Magnetic Resonance Imaging

427
Introduction:Magnetic Resonance Imaging, or MRI, can include a specialized imaging technique of the urinary system known as Magnetic Resonance Urography (MRU). This radiation-free technique uses strong magnetic fields and radio waves to produce detailed images with the help of a computer. MRU is particularly effective for visualizing fluid-filled structures like the kidneys, ureters, and bladder.Applications of MRI in the Genitourinary SystemKidneys and Ureters: MRI detects tumors, cysts,...
427
Magnetic Resonance Imaging01:24

Magnetic Resonance Imaging

7.6K
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a noninvasive medical imaging technique based on a phenomenon of nuclear physics discovered in the 1930s, in which matter exposed to magnetic fields and radio waves was found to emit radio signals. In 1970, a physician and researcher named Raymond Damadian noticed that malignant (cancerous) tissue gave off different signals than normal body tissue. He applied for a patent for the first MRI scanning device in clinical use by the early 1980s. The early MRI...
7.6K
Imaging Studies for Cardiovascular System IV: CMRI01:21

Imaging Studies for Cardiovascular System IV: CMRI

541
Cardiovascular magnetic resonance imaging, or CMRI, is a non-invasive diagnostic test that employs a magnetic field and radiofrequency waves to create precise images of the heart and arteries. It provides comprehensive information about cardiac anatomy, function, perfusion, and tissue characterization without ionizing radiation.IndicationsCMRI diagnoses various heart conditions, including tissue damage from heart attacks, ischemic heart disease, myocarditis, aortic issues (tears, aneurysms,...
541

You might also read

Related Articles

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

Sort by
Same author

Diagnostic and Prognostic Value of Hypoxia PET in Glioma: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Cancers·2026
Same author

Advances in molecular imaging: diagnostic, technical, and therapeutic considerations-introductory Editorial.

The British journal of radiology·2026
Same author

The PRIMARY Scoring System on PSMA PET for Clinically Significant Prostate Cancer Detection: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Clinical nuclear medicine·2026
Same author

Non-invasive screening in hereditary cancer: a randomized controlled trial to test cell-free DNA-based early detection in the CHARM consortium.

European journal of human genetics : EJHG·2026
Same author

Correction: Added prognostic value of baseline pre-infusion <sup>18</sup>F-FDG PET/CT in diffuse large B-cell lymphoma patients receiving chimeric antigen receptor T-cell therapy.

Scientific reports·2026
Same author

Prognostic Value of Interim [<sup>18</sup>F]FDG PET in Large B-Cell Lymphoma: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis with a Particular Focus on Interim Deauville Score 5 Disease.

Journal of nuclear medicine : official publication, Society of Nuclear Medicine·2026
Same journal

Overall Survival with [<sup>177</sup>Lu]Lu-PSMA-617 Versus [<sup>177</sup>Lu]Lu-PSMA I&T: A Propensity Score-Matched Real-World Analysis.

Journal of nuclear medicine : official publication, Society of Nuclear Medicine·2026
Same journal

Toward a Biopsy-Free Diagnosis of Prostate Cancer: Potential of Combined <sup>18</sup>F-Flotufolastat PSMA PET and mpMRI.

Journal of nuclear medicine : official publication, Society of Nuclear Medicine·2026
Same journal

PSMA PET/CT-Targeted Biopsy in Men with Negative or Equivocal Multiparametric MRI and Exploratory Dynamic Total-Body PET: The FUPERMAN Study.

Journal of nuclear medicine : official publication, Society of Nuclear Medicine·2026
Same journal

Erratum.

Journal of nuclear medicine : official publication, Society of Nuclear Medicine·2026
Same journal

Live from 2026 SNMMI Annual Meeting in Los Angeles!

Journal of nuclear medicine : official publication, Society of Nuclear Medicine·2026
Same journal

CAR T-Cell Therapy for Cancer: Updates and Challenges for Response Assessment.

Journal of nuclear medicine : official publication, Society of Nuclear Medicine·2026
See all related articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Apr 30, 2026

Simultaneous PET/MRI Imaging During Mouse Cerebral Hypoxia-ischemia
10:35

Simultaneous PET/MRI Imaging During Mouse Cerebral Hypoxia-ischemia

Published on: September 20, 2015

11.7K

Workflow Considerations in PET/MR Imaging.

Gustav K von Schulthess1, Patrick Veit-Haibach2

  • 1Department of Medical Radiology, University Hospital, Zurich, Switzerland.

Journal of Nuclear Medicine : Official Publication, Society of Nuclear Medicine
|May 3, 2014
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Optimizing simultaneous PET/MR imaging workflows is crucial for clinical adoption. This article compares simultaneous and sequential PET/MR imaging, highlighting strategies for efficient examinations under 1 hour.

Keywords:
PET/CT–MRIPET/MRIimaging protocolsoncologyworkflow

More Related Videos

Whole-body PET/MRI of Pediatric Patients: The Details That Matter
10:02

Whole-body PET/MRI of Pediatric Patients: The Details That Matter

Published on: December 19, 2017

14.8K
Noninvasive In Vivo Small Animal MRI and MRS: Basic Experimental Procedures
12:27

Noninvasive In Vivo Small Animal MRI and MRS: Basic Experimental Procedures

Published on: October 20, 2009

15.7K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Apr 30, 2026

Simultaneous PET/MRI Imaging During Mouse Cerebral Hypoxia-ischemia
10:35

Simultaneous PET/MRI Imaging During Mouse Cerebral Hypoxia-ischemia

Published on: September 20, 2015

11.7K
Whole-body PET/MRI of Pediatric Patients: The Details That Matter
10:02

Whole-body PET/MRI of Pediatric Patients: The Details That Matter

Published on: December 19, 2017

14.8K
Noninvasive In Vivo Small Animal MRI and MRS: Basic Experimental Procedures
12:27

Noninvasive In Vivo Small Animal MRI and MRS: Basic Experimental Procedures

Published on: October 20, 2009

15.7K

Area of Science:

  • Medical Imaging
  • Nuclear Medicine
  • Radiology

Background:

  • Optimizing imaging protocols for PET/MR systems is challenging.
  • Research protocols often exceed 60-90 minutes, hindering clinical efficiency.
  • Simultaneous PET/MR imaging presents unique workflow challenges compared to PET/CT.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare workflow issues in simultaneous versus sequential PET/MR imaging.
  • To provide guidance on optimizing PET/MR imaging examinations.
  • To assess the feasibility and competitiveness of PET/MR imaging in clinical settings.

Main Methods:

  • Review and summarization of current knowledge on PET/MR imaging workflows.
  • Comparison of simultaneous and sequential PET/MR imaging approaches.
  • Discussion of factors influencing MR imaging protocol flexibility in PET/MR.

Main Results:

  • Simultaneous PET/MR imaging offers research potential but faces clinical workflow hurdles.
  • MR imaging protocols in PET/MR can be extended, unlike in PET/CT.
  • Achieving clinical examination times under 1 hour, ideally 30 minutes, is essential for PET/MR competitiveness.

Conclusions:

  • Efficient workflows are critical for the clinical integration of simultaneous PET/MR imaging.
  • Understanding workflow differences between simultaneous and sequential PET/MR is key for optimization.
  • Further development is needed to make PET/MR imaging a feasible and competitive clinical tool.