03-24-2007, 08:15 PM
what does these terms mean ? T-weighted MRI ? T-2 weighted MRI ?
Any radiologist here ?
Any radiologist here ?
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T-1 weighted MRI - triplehelix
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03-24-2007, 08:22 PM
T1 weighted means the time taken by 67% od the protons to return to their resting state, actually, it is much more complex than that, so to simplify things for the exam, just remember 2 basic facts
1. T1 weighted image shows fat and hemorrhage as bright 2. T2 weighted image shows water as bright.
03-24-2007, 08:26 PM
you see, guys !
Thanks superdoc2008 ! I do not understand why u need to take USMLEs ! You should be offered direct fellowship ! Thanks.
03-24-2007, 08:27 PM
http://www.mr-tip.com/serv1.php?type=db1&dbs=T1%20Weighted
Great Explanation and to the Point Superdoc2008!! triple helix you most likley will not need to know it for Exam but its nice to know the difference in general.
03-24-2007, 08:31 PM
A little mnemonic to remember difference b/w T1 and T2
WW2 (World War 2) - Water is White on T2 |
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