Cardiovascular Imaging

Description: A range of cardiac imaging techniques are available, each with a unique approach. Most existing imaging books are predominantly modality focused; however today's clinical cardiologist needs to learn how to apply and integrate information from the different modalities to aid clinical decision-making. In full colour throughout, and based on European Society of Cardiology guidelines, Cardiovascular Imaging is an essential resource for all clinical trainees, It provides practical hands-on advice for cardiology, medical, radiology and technical personnel who need easily accessible, detailed information on how to use the full range of imaging modalities to investigate cardiac disease. The handbook provides a comparative overview of the different techniques and how they can be applied in different pathologies, acting as a portal to more in-depth, modality focused texts.

Review: To describe all the modalities used in cardiological investigation today across the breadth of cardiac disease in a pocket-sized book is a good achievement. This book would be useful to both cardiology and radiology trainees. radmagazine, Feb 2013

Contents: IMAGE ACQUISITION: MODALITIES AND VIEWS ; 1. Imaging modalities ; 2. Imaging planes ; APPLIED IMAGING: ANATOMY, FUNCTION AND PATHOLOGY ; 3. Left ventricular function ; 4. Myocardium ; 5. Coronary artery disease ; 6. Right ventricle ; 7. Valves ; 8. Pericardium ; 9. Aorta ; 10. Congenital heart disease ; 11. Arrhythmias