M. MRI PHYSICS Flashcards
1
Q
% of undiagnosed disc lesions with recumbent conventional MRI?
Best solution?
A
2
Q
MRI advantages over CT?
A
3
Q
What to put next to spine in a MRI study of that region?
A
4
Q
Contraindications MRI?
A
- Claustrophobia
- Older aneurysmal clips; pacemaker (the news are non ferromagnetic)
- Some neurostimulators / cochlear implants
- Insulin pumps
- Metal objects within the eye / near the spinal cord
5
Q
How are images created in MRI?
A
6
Q
What is the meaning of ressonance?
A
7
Q
Movement of the protons is variable?
And depends on what?
A
8
Q
Whats happens when the MRI magnet stops the radiofrequency?
A
9
Q
Explain the signal in T1?
A
10
Q
Explain the signal in T2?
A
11
Q
What is LOW T1 / LOW T2?
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12
Q
What is LOW T1 / HIGH T2?
A
13
Q
What is HIGH T1 / LOW T2?
A
14
Q
What is HIGH T1 / HIGH T2?
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15
Q
How`s the signal difference between discs and bone marrow?
A
Disc: Iso T1 / Iso T2
Bone Marrow has fat: High T1 / Low T2