The Role of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) in Autonomic Nervous System Monitoring

Abstract

Medical imaging of the nervous system is the methodology used to achieve pictures of parts of the nervous system for therapeutic uses to recognize the ail-ments. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a kind of medical imaging tool that utilizes solid magnetic fields and radio waves to deliver point-by-point pictures of the inside of the body. There are large number of imaging methodologies done each week around the world. Medical imaging is developing rapidly due to developments in image acquisition tools including functional MRI and hybrid imaging modalities. This chapter abridged the role of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in autonomic nervous system monitoring. This chapter also summarizes the image interpretation challenges in diagnosing autonomic nervous system disorders.