Clinical Cardiovascular Imaging, A Companion to Braunwald's Heart Disease

This new book covers the use of imaging as a diagnostic tool for a variety of cardiac problems. While there are many modality-based imaging references on the market, this one is unique in that the various modalities are discussed in brief but appropriate detail, but concentrates on the utilisation of these modalities in the investigation of cardiovascular disease. The organisation by topic is useful for comparison of the various techniques and imaging choices. Imaging is a major part of the practice of general cardiology and this book highlights the main techniques available to the cardiologist, as well as the use of new technologies.




Features

Discusses the use of imaging as a diagnostic tool for a variety of cardiac problems.
Includes clinical guidelines for use of key and new cardiac imaging modalities including echo, CT, MRI, tissue Doppler and more!
Covers clinical application of imaging for hot topics in cardiology including acute coronary syndromes, congenital heart disease and peripheral arterial disease.




Contents

Section A
1. Physics and Implementation: Technical Aspects of Imaging
2. Quantitation of Ventricular Function
3. Quantitation of Perfusion
4. Quantitation of Myocardial Metabolism and Receptors

Section B
1. Clinical Decision Making-Optimal choice of Imaging Modalities
2. Cost-effectiveness of Imaging Techniques
3. Evidence-based Medical Practices as a Guide to Imaging

Section C
1. Acute Ischemic Syndromes
2. Chronic Ischemic Heart Disease
3. Cardiomyopathy, Myocarditis, Heart Failure and Transplantation
4. Valvular Heart Disease
5. Cardiopulmonary Disease
6. Pericardial Disease
7. Adult Congenital Heart Disease
8. Cardiac Masses, Thrombus and Tumors
9. Disease of Carotids, Aorta and Peripheral Arteries

Section D
Appendices -Normal Values