The physics of MRI safety

LP Panych, B Madore - Journal of Magnetic Resonance …, 2018 - Wiley Online Library
The main risks associated with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) have been extensively
reported and studied; for example, everyday objects may turn into projectiles, energy …

Magnetic resonance safety

S Sammet - Abdominal radiology, 2016 - Springer
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) has a superior soft-tissue contrast compared to other
radiological imaging modalities and its physiological and functional applications have led to …

MR procedures: biologic effects, safety, and patient care

FG Shellock, JV Crues - Radiology, 2004 - pubs.rsna.org
The technology used for magnetic resonance (MR) procedures has evolved continuously
during the past 20 years, yielding MR systems with stronger static magnetic fields, faster and …

Musculoskeletal MRI at 3.0 T: relaxation times and image contrast

GE Gold, E Han, J Stainsby, G Wright… - American Journal of …, 2004 - Am Roentgen Ray Soc
OBJECTIVE. The purpose of our study was to measure relaxation times in musculoskeletal
tissues at 1.5 and 3.0 T to optimize musculoskeletal MRI methods at 3.0 T. MATERIALS AND …

Magnetic resonance thermometry and its biological applications–Physical principles and practical considerations

H Odéen, DL Parker - Progress in nuclear magnetic resonance …, 2019 - Elsevier
Most parameters that influence the magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) signal experience a
temperature dependence. The fact that MRI can be used for non-invasive measurements of …

Biological effects and safety in magnetic resonance imaging: a review

V Hartwig, G Giovannetti, N Vanello… - International journal of …, 2009 - mdpi.com
Since the introduction of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) as a diagnostic technique, the
number of people exposed to electromagnetic fields (EMF) has increased dramatically. In …

[HTML][HTML] A review of the current use of magnetic resonance imaging in pregnancy and safety implications for the fetus

JP De Wilde, AW Rivers, DL Price - Progress in biophysics and molecular …, 2005 - Elsevier
This paper presents an overview of the application of and risks of exposure to Magnetic
Resonance Imaging (MRI) in pregnancy. It reviews the risks to the fetus by considering the …

Neurostimulation systems for deep brain stimulation: In vitro evaluation of magnetic resonance imaging–related heating at 1.5 tesla

AR Rezai, D Finelli, JA Nyenhuis… - Journal of Magnetic …, 2002 - Wiley Online Library
Purpose To assess magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)‐related heating for a
neurostimulation system (Activa® Tremor Control System, Medtronic, Minneapolis, MN) …

Evaluation of specific absorption rate as a dosimeter of MRI‐related implant heating

KB Baker, JA Tkach, JA Nyenhuis… - Journal of Magnetic …, 2004 - Wiley Online Library
Purpose To compare the magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)‐related heating per unit of
whole body averaged specific absorption rate (SAR) of a conductive implant exposed to two …

In vivo heating of pacemaker leads during magnetic resonance imaging

R Luechinger, VA Zeijlemaker… - European heart …, 2005 - academic.oup.com
Aims Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is well established as an important diagnostic tool
in medicine. However, the presence of a cardiac pacemaker is usually regarded as a …