Nuclear Cardiology: Practical Applications, Second Edition
Nonfiction, Health & Well Being, Medical, Allied Health Services, Radiological & Ultrasound, Specialties, Internal Medicine, Cardiology, General
| Author: | Gary V. Heller, Robert C. Hendel | ISBN: | 9780071766593 |
| Publisher: | McGraw-Hill Education | Publication: | October 29, 2010 |
| Imprint: | McGraw-Hill Education / Medical | Language: | English |
| Author: | Gary V. Heller, Robert C. Hendel |
| ISBN: | 9780071766593 |
| Publisher: | McGraw-Hill Education |
| Publication: | October 29, 2010 |
| Imprint: | McGraw-Hill Education / Medical |
| Language: | English |
A thorough, practical review of nuclear cardiology -– covering everything from when to refer and which test to prescribe to interpreting results
Updated with new and emerging techniques
Nuclear Cardiology: Practical Applications provides concise, expert guidance on indications for nuclear cardiology procedures, specification of tests, and interpretation of results. Completely updated with the latest techniques and procedures, this well-illustrated guide is essential to clinicians who require a practical understanding of this specialty as well as trainees, including cardiology fellows and radiology residents. It is also a must-have review for anyone seeking certification or recertification in nuclear cardiology.
Features:
- Coverage of new and emerging techniques in nuclear medicine, such as fatty acid and neurohumoral imaging, the use of hybrid technology, and cardiac positron emission tomograhic (PET) imaging
- Emphasis on indications for tests helps you decide which nuclear test is the best choice for a particular problem
- Valuable perspective of nuclear cardiology’s role in patient management
- Review questions at the end of each chapter assure understanding of the material and prepare you for certification testing
- NEW chapters on quality initiatives in nuclear cardiology and the appropriate use of SPECT and PET procedures
- New: Extensive Q&A
- Full-color insert of radiograph images
A thorough, practical review of nuclear cardiology -– covering everything from when to refer and which test to prescribe to interpreting results
Updated with new and emerging techniques
Nuclear Cardiology: Practical Applications provides concise, expert guidance on indications for nuclear cardiology procedures, specification of tests, and interpretation of results. Completely updated with the latest techniques and procedures, this well-illustrated guide is essential to clinicians who require a practical understanding of this specialty as well as trainees, including cardiology fellows and radiology residents. It is also a must-have review for anyone seeking certification or recertification in nuclear cardiology.
Features:
- Coverage of new and emerging techniques in nuclear medicine, such as fatty acid and neurohumoral imaging, the use of hybrid technology, and cardiac positron emission tomograhic (PET) imaging
- Emphasis on indications for tests helps you decide which nuclear test is the best choice for a particular problem
- Valuable perspective of nuclear cardiology’s role in patient management
- Review questions at the end of each chapter assure understanding of the material and prepare you for certification testing
- NEW chapters on quality initiatives in nuclear cardiology and the appropriate use of SPECT and PET procedures
- New: Extensive Q&A
- Full-color insert of radiograph images
