Physics has delivered extraordinary developments in almost every facet of modern life. From
the humble thermometer and stethoscope to X‐Ray, CT, MRI, ultrasound, PET and …

Complex engineered systems are often equipped with suites of sensors and ancillary
devices that monitor their performance and maintenance needs. MRI scanners are no …

Despite a number of books on biophotonics imaging for medical diagnostics and therapy,
the field still lacks a comprehensive imaging book that describes state-of-the-art …

Background Accurate synchronization between magnetic resonance imaging data
acquisition and a subject's cardiac activity (“triggering”) is essential for reducing image …

Synchronization of human vital signs, namely the cardiac cycle and respiratory excursions,
is necessary during magnetic resonance imaging of the cardiovascular system and the …

The Magnetohydrodynamic (MHD) effect on the bloodstream, induced by the static magnetic
field of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) devices, distorts Electrocardiogram (ECG) …

Purpose: Electrocardiogram (ECG) triggering for cardiac magnetic resonance (CMR) may be
influenced by electromagnetic interferences with increasing magnetic field strength. The aim …

Purpose To develop a technique that accurately detects the QRS complex in 1.5 Tesla (T),
3T, and 7T MRI scanners. Methods During early systole, blood is rapidly ejected into the …

This first-ever study demonstrates the applicability of a fiber Bragg grating (FBG) system for
MR cardiac triggering of cardiovascular magnetic resonance at 3 Tesla. The unique …

This study describes a pilot clinical validation of a new low-cost system for the continuous
monitoring of the human body's cardiorespiratory activities within the magnetic resonance …