THE REQUISITES CARDIAC IMAGING

The thoroughly updated New Edition of this best-selling Radiology Requisites™ volume concisely synthesizes all of today's core knowledge about cardiac imaging. Clinically oriented coverage encompasses everything from basic principles through the latest diagnostic imaging techniques, equipment, and technology. New coverage includes MR imaging of cardiac abnormalities, electron beam CT, fetal echocardiography, and much more. Practice-proven tips and excellent problem-solving discussions are accompanied by more than 800 images of the highest quality. The result is an outstanding review source for certification or recertification, as well as a highly user-friendly resource for everyday clinical practice. Covers valvular, ischemic, pericardial, myocardial, congenital, and thoracic/aortic heart disease. Describes all of the imaging modalities currently being used (plain film, ultrasound, CT, and MR), and discusses potential future developments. Delivers more than 800 outstanding illustrations that demonstrate a full range of cardiac imaging approaches and findings. Offers numerous outlines, tables, "pearls," and boxed material for easy reading and reference. Offers a significantly revised chapter on MR imaging, with greatly expanded coverage of cardiac abnormalities. Includes brand-new coverage of electron beam CT. Delivers a completely new chapter on Fetal Echocardiography.