Introduction to Biomedical Imaging

by Andrew G. Webb

An integrated, comprehensive survey of biomedical imaging modalities

An important component of the recent expansion in bioengineering is the area of biomedical imaging. This book provides in-depth coverage of the field of biomedical imaging, with particular attention to an engineering viewpoint.

Suitable as both a professional reference and as a text for a one-semester course for biomedical engineers or medical technology students, Introduction to Biomedical Imaging covers the fundamentals and applications of four primary medical imaging techniques: magnetic resonance imaging, ultrasound, nuclear medicine, and X-ray/computed tomography.

Taking an accessible approach that includes any necessary mathematics and transform methods, this book provides rigorous discussions of:
* The physical principles, instrumental design, data acquisition strategies, image reconstruction techniques, and clinical applications of each modality
* Recent developments such as multi-slice spiral computed tomography, harmonic and sub-harmonic ultrasonic imaging, multi-slice PET scanning, and functional magnetic resonance imaging
* General image characteristics such as spatial resolution and signal-to-noise, common to all of the imaging modalities

267 pages, Hardcover

First published December 26, 2002

Reviews

[Sadik Kara]

Dear Andrew Webb,

My name is Sadik Kara and I am an instructor in the Biomedical Equipment program at Durham Tech Community College in Durham. We will be teaching a course titled "Imaging Techniques & Laser Fundamentals." I noticed that your book is relevant to our course. Before I include your book in the syllabus, could you please send me the PDF of the book?
Then, I will recommend this book to the students and follow it.

Best regards

Sadik Kara