Overview

Although many things can go wrong in the brain, this book also shows that our brain is strong. It highlights the key findings that can be seen on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and computed tomography (CT) scans, including those related to normal brain aging and common diseases such as brain infarcts, fractures of the skull as well as fractures and tumors of the vertebral column. It offers insights into brain MRI and CT scans, enabling readers to interpret the key findings.

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Author:   Jeroen Hendrikse
Publisher:   Springer Verlag, Singapore
Imprint:   Springer Verlag, Singapore
Edition:   Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2017
Dimensions:   Width: 15.50cm , Height: 1.00cm , Length: 23.50cm
Weight:   0.454kg
ISBN:  

9789811350627

ISBN 10:   9811350620
Pages:   159
Publication Date:   12 December 2018
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In stock  
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Language:   English

Table of Contents

CT and MRI scanners: the basics.- CT and MRI scans: different types of photos.- Brain anatomy.- White spots.- Brain shrinkage.- Silent infarcts.- Small old bleedings.- More space around the blood vessels.- Brain infarcts.- Brain bleedings.

Reviews

“This is Our Brain provides an easy to read overview of the anatomy of the brain and common pathologies with CT and MR correlation. ... The book is well-illustrated and the CT and MR images support the text well. ... a useful book for those with limited medical knowledge that gives an insight into the some of the common pathologies that can affect the brain.” (Joanne Coward, RAD Magazine, January, 2018)

This is Our Brain provides an easy to read overview of the anatomy of the brain and common pathologies with CT and MR correlation. ... The book is well-illustrated and the CT and MR images support the text well. ... a useful book for those with limited medical knowledge that gives an insight into the some of the common pathologies that can affect the brain. (Joanne Coward, RAD Magazine, January, 2018)

Author Information

Dr. Jeroen Hendrikse is professor in radiology with a focus on brain imaging at the University Medical Centre Utrecht, which is the second largest hospital in The Netherlands. He has developed innovative MRI scans to study brain infarcts and the cerebral vasculature. He worked as a researcher at the Johns Hopkins University and received prestigious national and international prizes and grants. He is responsible for the continuous medical educational program for radiologists in the Netherlands.                  .

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