Imaging of Cerebrovascular Disease: A Practical Guide

by Val M. Runge

Overview

Imaging plays an integral role in the diagnosis and intervention of debilitating, often fatal vascular diseases of the brain, such as ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke, aneurysms, and arteriovenous malformations (AVMs). Written by a world renowned neuro-radiologist and pioneer in the early adoption of magnetic resonance (MR) technology, Imaging of Cerebrovascular Disease is a concise yet remarkably thorough textbook that advances the reader's expertise on this subject.

The text draws on the author's vast personal experience, case studies, and traditional educational sources, offering didactic dialogue with accompanying images. A practical clinical resource organized into six chapters, this book offers unparalleled breadth in delineating the diagnostic and treatment usages of modern imaging techniques. Chapter one sets a foundation with extensive coverage of modalities and their applications, including MR, computed tomography (CT) and digital subtraction angiography (DSA). Subsequent chapters cover utilization of imaging techniques specific to underlying pathologies.

Key Features:

• In-depth discussion of medical and neuroradiologic/neurosurgical interventions, focusing on the use of imaging prior to, during, and following treatment
• Comprehensive text enhanced with more than 700 high-quality images
• Detailed evaluation of normal brain anatomy, as well as gyral anatomy in brain ischemia, an important subtopic
• Advantages, disadvantages, mortality, and morbidity of surgery (clipping) versus endovascular techniques (coiling and flow diversion) for aneurysms

Presented in a style that facilitates cover-to-cover reading, this is an essential tool for residents and fellows, and provides a robust study guide prior to sitting for relevant certification exams. It is also a quick, invaluable reference for radiologists, neurosurgeons, and neurologists in the midst of a busy clinical day.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781638531623
Publisher:	Thieme Publishers New York
Publication date:	08/03/2016
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	160
File size:	39 MB
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Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Technologic Innovations in MR and CT
Chapter 2 Normal Anatomy
Chapter 3 Hemorrhage
Chapter 4 Ischemia
Chapter 5 Aneurysms
Chapter 6 Vascular Malformations and Other Vascular Lesions

Editorial Reviews

Reviewer: Tara M Catanzano, MD (Baystate Medical Center)
Description: This is a targeted overview of imaging features of cerebrovascular disease. The work discusses available imaging modalities and findings in patients presenting with vascular disease affecting the brain.
Purpose: The book is confined to a discussion of a relatively narrow topic, the imaging of cerebrovascular disease using conventional digital subtraction angiography, CT, and MR imaging. The book presents imaging findings and indications for each of these techniques.
Audience: The primary target audience is radiology, neurology, and neurosurgery residents. This is a very appropriate audience given the level at which the book is written. A suggested secondary audience is practicing neuroradiologists, neurologists, and neurosurgeons. The book is slightly too basic for this group, but it is it an appropriate level for general practicing radiologists.
Features: This is a very manageable overview of the imaging of cerebrovascular disease. Not surprisingly, a large portion of the book is dedicated to the imaging of ischemia, which it covers nicely. The section on anatomy is relevant and sufficient for review. The overview of vascular anatomy is germane and appropriately placed in the book. A particularly well done section is that of imaging of vascular malformations. It nicely covers the terminology, imaging findings, management and follow-up of these patients. The section on hemorrhage, while well written, could be slightly expanded.
Assessment: This book provides a focused discussion of a commonly encountered pathology — cerebrovascular disease. It is right-sized for radiology residents to read in the course of a month-long rotation. It is written at an appropriate level for trainees and covers essential topics. It is well worth adding to a suggested resident reading list.

Doody's Review Service

...a good starting point for those early in their neuroradiology training. For others, a study of the images and the accompanying legends is a good review of the commonly encountered aspects of CV disease. — American Journal of Neuroradiology

...an image-rich, information-rich compendium that serves well both a resident starting to cope with complex central nervous system vascular anatomy and pathology and the practicing radiologist in day-to-day clinical work...I enthusiastically recommend this textbook to all residents, neuroradiology fellows, and general diagnostic radiologists. — Investigative Radiology

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