Book description
Written by an interdisciplinary team of experts,
Cardiac Imaging: A Multimodality Approach
features an in-depth introduction to all current imaging modalities for
the diagnostic assessment of the heart as well as a clinical overview of
cardiac diseases and main indications for cardiac imaging. With a
particular emphasis on CT and MRI, the first part of the atlas also
covers conventional radiography, echocardiography, angiography and
nuclear medicine imaging. Leading specialists demonstrate the latest
advances in the field, and compare the strengths and weaknesses of each
modality. The book's second part features clinical chapters on heart
defects, endocarditis, coronary heart disease, cardiomyopathies,
myocarditis, cardiac tumors, pericardial diseases, pulmonary vascular
diseases, and diseases of the thoracic aorta. The authors address
anatomy, pathophysiology, and clinical features, and evaluate the
various diagnostic options. Key features:
Highly regarded experts in
cardiology and radiology offer image-based teaching of the latest techniques
Readers learn how to decide which modality to use for which indication
Visually highlighted tables and essential points allow for easy
navigation through the text
More than 600 outstanding images show up-to-date technology and
current imaging protocols
Cardiac Imaging: A Multimodality Approach
is a must-have desk reference for cardiologists and radiologists in
practice, as well as a study guide for residents in both fields. It will
also appeal to cardiac surgeons, general practitioners, and medical
physicists with a special interest in imaging of the heart. "An
excellent collection of information of all cardiac imaging
modalities...all chapters are very well illustrated with photographs
(with color and without), diagrams, tables, and with all the essentials
points with bullets...a well-written textbook [of] wonderful
quality...It is a good first textbook for physicians interested in the
multimodality approach of cardiac imaging
today...recommend[ed]."--Journal of Magnetic Resonance
Imaging_x000D_ _x000D_
“It should serve as a ready reference in the
reading rooms, both in academic and private practice
settings.”Clinical Imaging May 2011
_x000D_ _x000D_ "Written by an interdisciplinary team of
experts...a good, comprehensive introduction along with suggestions as
to further reading according to individual preferences and
experiences...Throughout all the chapters there are lavish high quality
images - more than 600 - along with many illustrations complementing the
text. The text is also generously interspersed with key facts for quick
revision and learning...should be considered a valuable desktop
companion to radiologists, cardiologists, and technologists involved in
multimodality cardiac imaging."--RAD Magazine_x000D_ _x000D_
"Overall the layout and presentation of the book is excellent and
is pleasing to the eye...The book has a light, modern feel to is with an
excellent use of tables...One of the highlights of the book is the use
of 'essential points' boxes to stress key areas...The authors are to be
commended on their use of high quality images as well as the book being
well written and easy to follow...The concept of the book and the design
strcutrue are excellent."--Cardiology News_x000D_ _x000D_ "A
comprehensive review of cardiac imaging...succinct, yet rich in
detail...well laid-out figures and tables that are easy to
read...well-labeled illustrations...very useful...especially well
written, and the examples shown are excellent...a concise yet
comprehensive review."--Journal of Cardiovascular Computed
Tomography Former Professor of Radiology, Johannes Gutenberg Unversity
Hospital, Mainz, Germany Professor of Cardiology, Dept. of Cardiology,
West German Heart Center Essen, University Hospital Essen, Essen,
Germany
