Nuclear Cardiac Imaging: Principles and Applications

by Ami E. Iskandrian (Editor), Ernest V. Garcia (Editor)

Overview

Nuclear cardiac imaging refers to cardiac radiological diagnostic techniques performed with the aid of radiopharmaceuticals, which are perfused into the myocardium as markers. These imaging studies provide a wide range of information about the heart, including the contractility of the heart, the amount of blood supply to the heart and whether parts of the heart muscle are alive or dead. This is essential information for cardiologists, and nuclear imaging has become an increasingly important part of the cardiologist's armamentarium. Chapters in Nuclear Cardiac Imaging cover historical, technical and physiological considerations, diagnosis and prognosis, conditions other than Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), advanced cardiac imaging, and challenges and opportunities. New to the sixth edition are key point summaries at the start of each chapter, clinical cases with videos, and a question and answer chapter on practical issues. This volume is ideal for nuclear cardiologists in training and nuclear clinicians alike who are searching for quick answers to important clinical and technical questions.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780190639129
Publisher:	Oxford University Press
Publication date:	11/26/2015
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	768
File size:	116 MB
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About the Author

Ami E. Iskandrian, MD, MACC, MASNC is Professor Emeritus, Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, Heersink School of Medicine, The University of Alabama at Birmingham. He is the Editor-in-Chief Emeritus, Journal of Nuclear Cardiology.

Fadi G. Hage, MD, MASNC, FACC is Professor, Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, Heersink School of Medicine, The University of Alabama at Birmingham. He is the Chief of Cardiology at the Birmingham VA Medical Center and the Director of Nuclear Cardiology at the University of Alabama at Birmingham.

Table of Contents

Section I. Historical, Technical and Physiological Considerations

1. Nuclear Cardiology: History and Milestones- Barry Zaret
2. Radiation physics- James Galt
3. SPECT and PET Instrumentation- James Galt and Ernest Garcia
4. Kinetics of Conventional and New Cardiac Radiotracers- Ran Klein
5. Radionuclide Angiography: Planar and Tomographic- Steven Port
6. Gated SPECT MPI: Imaging Protocols and Acquisition; Processing and Quantitation- Milena Henzlova
7. Image Artifacts- William Van Decker

Section II. Diagnosis and Risk Assessment

8. Regulation of Myocardial Blood Flow: Henry Gewirtz
9. How to measure Myocardial Blood Flow by PET?- Heinrich Schelbert
10. How to measure Myocardial Blood flow by SPECT?- Terrence Ruddy
11. Treadmill Exercise Testing- Gregory Thomas
12. Pharmacological Stress Testing- Effie Andrikopoulou, Ami Iskandrian, Fadi Hage
13. SPECT MPI in Diagnosis/Risk Assessment- Rami Doukky
14. SPECT MPI for Risk Assessment in special groups (DM, Kidney transplant, Liver transplant, Asymptomatic, Obese)- Alberto Cuocolo
15. SPECT MPI for Risk Assessment before non-cardiac surgery- Lawrence Phillips
16. Evaluation of patients with Chest Pain in the Emergency Department- Jamieson Bourque
17. Role of PET (Perfusion and MBF) in Diagnosis and Risk Assessment - Rob Beanlands
18. Nuclear Imaging in women- Viviany Taqueti
19. Myocardial Viability Assessment by Nuclear Techniques- Vasken Dilsizian

Section III. Role of Nuclear Imaging Beyond CAD

20. Imaging dyssynchrony- Alessia Gimelli
21. Imaging Myocardial Innervation by SPECT and PET- Mark Travin
22. Imaging sarcoid heart disease- Paco Bravo
23. Imaging Amyloid heart disease- Panithaya Chareonthaitawee
24. Imaging infections of valves and devices- Thomas Schindler
25. Imaging cardiac and vascular inflammation- Mehran Sadeghi and Sina Tavakoli
26. Imaging in Heart Failure including those with devices and post cardiac transplant- Prem Soman
Section IV. Advances in Nuclear Cardiac Imaging
27. Evolving role of CT, cMR and echo in CAD- Jeroen BAx
28. Hybrid Imaging: SPECT/CTA, PET/MR and SPECT Calcium Score: when and why?- Philipp Kaufmann and Ronny Buechel
29. Artificial Intelligence and nuclear imaging- Piotr Slomka
30. Nuclear Imaging in patients with serious arrhythmias- Saurabh Malhotra
31. Nuclear Imaging in patients with HIV- Mouaz Al-Mallah
32. Nuclear Imaging in cardio-oncology- Raymond Russell and Matt Harinstein
33. Nuclear Imaging in patients with congenital heart diseases- Sharmila Dorbala and Sara Partington
Section V. Challenges for Nuclear Cardiology
34. Physician Certification and Lab Accreditation- Robert Hendel
35. ACC/AHA/ESC Nuclear Guidelines and Appropriate Use Criteria- Timothy Christian
36. Nuclear Cardiology Report generation- Wael Aljaroudi
37. Radiation Considerations in imaging- Andrew J Einstein
38. Statistics in Nuclear imaging- Charity Morgan
39. Nuclear Imaging in Developing Countries- Amalia Peix and Diana Paez

Section VI. Overview

40. Ask the Experts- Ami E. Iskandrian, Fadi G. Hage, Pradeep Bhambhvani, Ernest V. Garcia

Atlas Chapter 40: Self-Assessment

Editorial Reviews

"The book edition looks great, and it reflects a unique educational, clinical, and research asset!" — Thomas H Schindler, M.D., PhD. Professor of Radiology and Medicine Washington University in St. Louis, Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology- Division of Nuclear Medicine

"[...] the definitive textbook in the field and an important part of our profession." — Andrew J. Einstein, MD, PhD, FACC, FAHA, MASNC Professor of Medicine (in Radiology) Director, Nuclear Cardiology, Cardiac CT, and Cardiac MRI Director, Advanced Cardiac Imaging Fellowship Seymour, Paul and Gloria Milstein Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine and Department of Radiology Columbia University Irving Medical Center/NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital New York, NY USA

"It's truly beautiful and a masterpiece!" — Panithaya Chareonthaitawee, MD, Professor of Medicine Education Chair Director of Nuclear Cardiology Department of Cardiovascular Medicine Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota

From the Publisher

Reviewer: Oussama Nachar, MD, PhD (Ochsner Clinic Foundation)
Description: This overview of the diagnostic aspects of nuclear cardiology describes state-of-the-art modalities as well as the latest innovations and changes in the field. The book is well organized and comprehensive with abundant illustrations.
Purpose: The authors address all the important aspects of nuclear cardiology with an emphasis on the new technical and clinical developments. At the same time, they demonstrate the current role of nuclear cardiology especially with the addition of new modalities such as SPECT MUGA, PET perfusion imaging, and molecular imaging.
Audience: Because this book covers the entirety of a mature field, it is an excellent reference for nuclear medicine physicians, cardiologists, and radiologists who interpret nuclear cardiology studies in their daily practice. It is also valuable for residents in training.
Features: The authors clearly and comprehensively cover the most important modalities in the field from MPI studies to SPECT/CT and Rb-82 PET perfusion scans. Chapters covering the radiation sciences, such as radiation physics and radiation safety, as well as the chapter on left ventricular remodeling imaging are noteworthy.
Assessment: Nuclear medicine books that cover the technical and clinical aspects of nuclear cardiology are not abundant. The format and the quality of the information presented this book's panel of talented authors render a difficult subject easier to understand. This excellent book will be a great addition to any nuclear medicine physician's library and a precious asset to all the residents and fellows in nuclear medicine, cardiology, and radiology fields who are called to care for patients with cardiovascular disease.

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