NonInvasive Cardiovascular Imaging: A Multimodality Approach

by Mario J. Garcia

Overview

This textbook covers the fundamental principles of cardiovascular imaging modalities and their applications for the diagnosis of cardiovascular diseases. The main focus is on the comprehensive diagnosis of clinical conditions/disease entities through the most effective cardiovascular imaging test or combination. The authors discuss the clinical utility and relative value of each test to address specific clinical questions, based on evidence and expert opinion. Each chapter presents information in the following format: overview, discussion of pathophysiology; differential diagnosis/diagnostic evaluation; prognosis; therapeutic guidance with illustration of treatment pathway. A companion Website will offer the full text, ten multiple-choice questions for each chapter, still and cine images, and imaging clips.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780781795357
Publisher:	Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Publication date:	08/05/2011
Pages:	752
Product dimensions:	8.40(w) x 11.00(h) x 1.30(d)

Table of Contents

Physical Principles of Echocardiography

The Echocardiographic Examination

The Vascular Ultrasound Examination

Nuclear Imaging Physics and Instrumentation

Nuclear Cardiology Examination and Imaging Protocols

Magnetic Resonance Imaging Physical Principles and Instrumentation

Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Examination and Imaging Protocols

X-Ray Computed Tomography Physics and Instrumentation

Cardiac Computed Tomography Examination and Protocols

Vascular Magnetic Resonance and Computed Tomography Examination and Protocols

Three-Dimensional Echocardiographic Imaging

Digital Acquisition, Storage and Network

Structured Reporting for Noninvasive Cardiology

Image Fusion

Evaluation of Acute Chest Pain

Dyspnea and Congestive Heart Failure

Syncope

Hypertension

Claudication

Acute Neurological Deficits

Antigen, Receptor and Metabolic Imaging

Assessment of Risk in the Asymptomatic Patient

Atherosclerotic Plaque Activity

Vascular Thrombosis

Acute Coronary Syndromes

Chronic Ischemic Heart Disease

Aortic Stenosis

Aortic Regurgitation

Mitral Stenosis

Mitral Insufficiency

Tricuspid and Pulmonary Valve Disease

Infective Endocarditis

Dilated Cardiomyopathy

Restrictive Cardiomyopathies

Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy

Acute and Chronic Pericardial Disease

Benign Cardiac Tumors

Malignant Cardiac Masses and Tumors

Prosthetic Valves and Devices

Acyanotic Congenital Lesions

Cyanotic Congenital Lesions

Cardiovascular Imaging in Atrial Fibrillation

Ventricular Arrhythmias and Sudden Death

Atrio-ventricular, Intraventricular and Interventricular Dyssynchrony

Aortic Atherosclerosis, Aneurysm and Dissection

Pulmonary Hypertension

Pulmonary Embolism

Cerebrovascular Disease

Renal Artery Disease

Peripheral Vascular Disease

Incidental Extracardiac Findings in Cardiovascular Imaging Tests

Editorial Reviews

Reviewer: Christopher Louis Paris, BS, MD (Ochsner Clinic Foundation)
Description: In this book, the authors explain the essential elements of the different types of imaging modalities that have evolved over time in cardiovascular medicine. The discussions begin very basic and then proceed to specific topics to help readers feel confident in their ability to adequately understand the mechanisms of each modality.
Purpose: The purpose is to serve as a guide for both imaging specialists and clinical cardiologists to help them select and maximize the value of noninvasive imaging tests to answer specific clinical questions. This is important to those in the field of cardiology as cardiovascular imaging is expanding exponentially in an era where cardiologists need to be up to date on these therapies as well as cost-effective. The book meets its objectives, the background and expertise of the authors providing a perfect balance between the different imaging studies used to make the correct diagnosis.
Audience: The intended audience includes imaging specialists, clinical cardiologists, and cardiology fellows. The authors are well-known experts in their fields.
Features: This book covers a wide range of topics from basic physical principles of imaging to detailed imaging findings for specific cardiovascular diseases. The 52 chapters are divided into nine sections and are all structured in a similar format. Relevant tables, charts, and pictures summarize the information, while an online question-and-answer section tests readers' knowledge.
Assessment: This book is extremely useful, providing a detailed review for cardiologists and noninvasive specialists to remain up to date in this expanding area. It has its place as a complete imaging guide for practicing cardiologists.

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