From Signals to Image

A Basic Course on Medical Imaging for Engineers

Haim Azhari, John A. Kennedy, Noam Weiss, Lana Volokh (Autoren)

Buch | Softcover

XIV, 474 Seiten

2021 | 1st ed. 2020
Springer International Publishing (Verlag)
978-3-030-35328-5 (ISBN)

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This textbook, intended for advanced undergraduate and graduate students, is an introduction to the physical and mathematical principles used in clinical medical imaging. The first two chapters introduce basic concepts and useful terms used in medical imaging and the tools implemented in image reconstruction, while the following chapters cover an array of topics such as physics of x-rays and their implementation in planar and computed tomography (CT) imaging; nuclear medicine imaging and the methods of forming functional planar and single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) images and Clinical imaging using positron emitters as radiotracers. The book also discusses the principles of MRI pulse sequencing and signal generation, gradient fields, and the methodologies implemented for image formation, form flow imaging and magnetic resonance angiography and the basic physics of acoustic waves, the different acquisition modes used in medical ultrasound, and the methodologies implemented for image formation and flow imaging using the Doppler Effect.
By the end of the book, readers will know what is expected from a medical image, will comprehend the issues involved in producing and assessing the quality of a medical image, will be able to conceptually implement this knowledge in the development of a new imaging modality, and will be able to write basic algorithms for image reconstruction. Knowledge of calculus, linear algebra, regular and partial differential equations, and a familiarity with the Fourier transform and it applications is expected, along with fluency with computer programming. The book contains exercises, homework problems, and sample exam questions that are exemplary of the main concepts and formulae students would encounter in a clinical setting.

Haim Azhari is Associate Professor in the Department of Biomedical Engineering, Technion, Israel Institute of Technology in Haifa, Israel.
John A. Kennedy is Chief Physicist in the Department of Nuclear Medicine, Rambam Health Care Campus in Haifa, Israel and is Adjunct Lecturer, Faculty of Biomedical Engineering, Technion, Israel Institute of Technology.
Lana Volokh is a medical imaging and image reconstruction professional, and an expert in nuclear medicine and hybrid imaging systems and image quality assessment.
Noam Weiss PhD, is a medical physicist researcher and an expert in X-Ray CT technology and medical image processing. She is also an adjunct lecturer at the Faculty of Biomedical Engineering, Technion, Israel Institute of Technology.

Introduction.- Basic Principles of Image Reconstruction.- X-ray Imaging and Computed Tomography.- Nuclear Medicine: Planar and SPECT Imaging.- Positron Emission Tomography (PET).- Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI).- Ultrasound Imaging.- Hybrid and Novel Methods.- Appendix.- Exemplary Solved Problems and Exams.

"A unique book that combines explanations of advanced biomedical engineering and basic image creation. ... the explanations of basic imaging concepts for engineers serve as a great supplement for new and experienced technologists. ... This textbook could be added to an educator's references because the perspective is unique. ... This book is recommended for technologists seeking advanced insight into image formation. This book also can be used as a supplement to other study material for postprimary certifications." (Allison Puente, Radiologic Technology, November-December, 2021)

“A unique book that combines explanations of advanced biomedical engineering and basic image creation. … the explanations of basic imaging concepts for engineers serve as a great supplement for new and experienced technologists. … This textbook could be added to an educator’s references because the perspective is unique. … This book is recommended for technologists seeking advanced insight into image formation. This book also can be used as a supplement to other study material for postprimary certifications.” (Allison Puente, Radiologic Technology, November-December, 2021)

Erscheinungsdatum	01.06.2021
Zusatzinfo	XIV, 474 p. 338 illus., 226 illus. in color.
Verlagsort	Cham
Sprache	englisch
Maße	155 x 235 mm
Gewicht	735 g
Themenwelt	Medizin / Pharmazie ► Physiotherapie / Ergotherapie ► Orthopädie
Themenwelt	Technik
Schlagworte	Acoustic Impedance • Algebraic reconstruction tomography • Analytical reconstruction • Basic concepts in signal processing • compressed sensing • Doppler Shift • Dosimetry and safety • Limited angle tomography • Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) • Medical imaging textbook • Nuclear Medicine • Planar Imaging • positron emission tomography (PET) • Radioisotopes and radioactive decay • Radon Transform • Signal sources • ultrasound imaging • X-Ray and Computed Tomography
ISBN-10	3-030-35328-1 / 3030353281
ISBN-13	978-3-030-35328-5 / 9783030353285
Zustand	Neuware