Whole-Body High-Field-Strength (3.0-T) MR Imaging in Clinical Practice

Part I. Technical Considerations and Clinical Applications
Christiane K. Kuhl, Frank Traber, and Hans H. Schild
Radiology 2008;246 675-696

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The higher signal-to-noise ratio at 3.0 T is clearly advantageous and the increased radiofrequency absorption in tissues at higher field strengths is disadvantageous. All other effects, however, can be both advantageous or disadvantageous, depending on the desired image contrast and/or the intended clinical application.