Main description:

The updated third edition of this best-selling Radiology RequisitesT volume concisely synthesizes all of today's core knowledge about cardiac imaging. Clinically oriented coverage encompasses everything from basic principles through the latest diagnostic imaging techniques, equipment, and technology. This edition features new editors and new chapters on Cardiac CT, Coronary CTA, and more. Practice-proven tips and excellent problem-solving discussions are accompanied by nearly 718 figures (over 1000 pieces) of the highest quality, many of which have been updated and redrawn. The result is an outstanding review source for certification or recertification, as well as a highly user-friendly resource for everyday clinical practice.

Contents:

Part I IMAGING MODALITIES

1. The Elements of Cardiac Imaging, Stephen Miller

2. Echocardiography, Mary Etta King and Kaitlyn Lam

3. Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Lawrence Boxt and Amgad Makaryus

4. Cardiac Angiography, Stephen Miller and Anand Soni

5. Cardiac CT, Lawrence Boxt and Amgad Makaryus

Part II SPECIFIC DISEASES

6. Valvular Heart Disease, Stephen Miller and Anand Soni

7. Ischemic Heart Disease, Stephen Miller

8. Coronary CTA, Suhny Abbara

9. Pericardial and Myocardial Disease, Suhny Abbara and Stephen Miller

10. Congenital Heart Disease, Laureen Sena, Stephen Miller, and Lawrence Boxt

11. Thoracic Aortic Disease, John Santilli