Transcranial Doppler Ultrasonography

The Second Edition of this highly regarded text provides a current reference source on the clinical and research applications of Transcranial Doppler (TCD) ultrasonography. All of the chapters have been updated to reflect the rapid evolution that has taken place in the field. New information has been included on the increased use of TCD in the operating room, the introduction of contrast media, and the development of new softwares that permit the detection of microemboli.

Reviews

"...a compact, scholarly, and useful text." - Annals of Neurology

"Every clinician and researcher dealing with TCD should be familiar with the content of this book." - Oxford University Press

Praise for the First Edition:

"Carefully written and thoroughly documented chapters take the reader through introductory physics to the farthest extremes of use of the technique. Even the details of embryology are covered, as well as practical hands-on chapters from experienced users. It seems likely to become a classic in a field with only a few competitors." - Annals of Neurology

"In general this book is well written, referenced, and illustrated. It is an excellent text for both neurologists and neurosurgeons interested in transcranial Doppler ultrasonography." - Journal of Neurosurgery

Features

The most comprehensive resource for neurologists seeking information on the current applications of TCD
Contains 38 color images and over 175 black and white photographs
Written by a contingent of well-respected experts who have demonstrated leadership in the field for new applications

Contents

TECHNIQUE: Physics and Principles; The Basic Transcranial Doppler Examination: Technique and Anatomy; Normal Values; CEREBROVASCULAR PHYSIOLOGY: Functional Ultrasonographic Imaging; Cerebral Blood Flow; EVALUATION OF CEREBROVASCULAR DISEASE: Cerebralvascular Disease; Monitoring of Vasospasm after Subarachnoid Hemorrhage; Evaluation of Global Cerebral Ischemia; MONITORING FOR MICROEMBOLI: Detection of Microemboli; Microembolic Signal Criteria; Microembolic Signal Detection in Cerebrovascular Disease; Detection of Microemboli from the Heart; INTRAOPERATIVE AND INTENSIVE CARE MONITORING: Intensive Care Unit; Monitoring Transcranial Doppler Ultrasonography in Anesthesia; Neurovascular Monitoring during Cartoid Endarterectomy; Neurologic Outcome and Monitoring during Cardiac Surgery; Technical Aspects; DUPLEX AND THREE-DIMENSIONAL ULTRASONOGRAPHY: Transcranial Color-Coded Ultrasonography; Transcranial B-Mode Ultrasonography; Three-Dimensional Transcranial Doppler Duplex Sonography; PEDIATRIC USES: Cerebrovascular Developmental Anatomy; Applications in the Neonate and Child; Sickle Cell Anemia; CONTRAST MEDIA: Contrast-Enhanced Transcranial Ultrasonography