Introduction to Diffusion Tensor Imaging 2e : And Higher Order Models

The concepts behind diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) are commonly difficult to grasp, even for magnetic resonance physicists. To make matters worse, a many more complex higher-order methods have been proposed over the last few years to overcome the now well-known deficiencies of DTI. In Introduction to Diffusion Tensor Imaging: And Higher Order Models, these concepts are explained through extensive use of illustrations rather than equations to help readers gain a more intuitive understanding of the inner workings of these techniques. Emphasis is placed on the interpretation of DTI images and tractography results, the design of experiments, and the types of application studies that can be undertaken. Diffusion MRI is a very active field of research, and theories and techniques are constantly evolving. To make sense of this constantly shifting landscape, there is a need for a textbook that explains the concepts behind how these techniques work in a way that is easy and intuitive to understand—Introduction to Diffusion Tensor Imaging fills this gap. Extensive use of illustrations to explain the concepts of diffusion tensor imaging and related methods Easy to understand, even without a background in physics Includes sections on image interpretation, experimental design, and applications Up-to-date information on more recent higher-order models, which are increasingly being used for clinical applications Content: Front Matter , Pages i,iii Copyright , Page iv Preface , Pages ix-xi Acknowledgments , Page xiii Chapter 1 - Basics of Diffusion Measurement , Pages 1-9 Chapter 2 - Anatomy of Diffusion Measurement , Pages 11-15 Chapter 3 - Mathematics of Diffusion Measurement , Pages 17-25 Chapter 4 - Principle of Diffusion Tensor Imaging , Pages 27-32 Chapter 5 - Mathematics of Diffusion Tensor Imaging , Pages 33-37 Chapter 6 - Practical Aspects of Diffusion Tensor Imaging , Pages 39-52 Chapter 7 - New Image Contrasts from Diffusion Tensor Imaging: Theory, Meaning, and Usefulness of DTI-Based Image Contrast , Pages 53-64 Chapter 8 - Moving Beyond DTI: High Angular Resolution Diffusion Imaging (HARDI) , Pages 65-78 Chapter 9 - Fiber-Tracking: 3-Dimensional Tract Reconstruction , Pages 79-96 Chapter 10 - Quantification Approaches , Pages 97-113 Chapter 11 - Application Studies , Pages 115-123 Index , Pages 125-126