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Susceptibilityweighted the authors 2018 imaging in post. Susceptibilityweighted imaging swi is a method that uses the intrinsic nature of local magnetic fields to enhance image contrast in order to improve the visibility of various susceptibility sources and to facilitate diagnostic interpretation. We discuss the concept of gradientecho images and how. Susceptibilityweighted imaging swi is a fully velocitycompensated highresolution 3d gradientecho sequence that uses magnitude and filteredphase information, both separately and in combination with each other, to create new sources of contrast. Susceptibility weighted imaging in mri wiley online books. The book is edited by the originators of swi and features contributions from the top leaders in. This is the first reference and textbook to discuss the exciting and very promising new mri technique called susceptibility weighted imaging or swi, a powerful tool for the diagnosis and treatment of read more.
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