Nuclear Cardiology: Practical Applications, Second Edition

Nuclear Cardiology: Practical Applications, Second Edition

<p><b>A thorough, practical review of nuclear cardiology -– covering everything from when to refer and which test to prescribe to interpreting results </p></b> <p><b><i>Updated with new and emerging techniques</p></i></b> <p>"The authors have succeeded in providing a guide to understanding the basic principles of cardiovascular nuclear imaging, learning its applications, and interpreting the results that is ideally suited for cardiology and radiology trainees. 3 Stars."--<i>Doody's Review Service</i></p> <p><i>Nuclear Cardiology: Practical Applications</i> provides concise, expert guidance on indications for nuclear cardiology procedures, specification of tests, and interpretation of results. Completely updated with the latest techniques and procedures, this well-illustrated guide is essential to clinicians who require a practical understanding of this specialty as well as trainees, including cardiology fellows and radiology residents. It is also a must-have review for anyone seeking certification or recertification in nuclear cardiology.</p> <p><b>Features:</b><br> <ul><li>Coverage of new and emerging techniques in nuclear medicine, such as fatty acid and neurohumoral imaging, the use of hybrid technology, and cardiac positron emission tomograhic (PET) imaging <li>Emphasis on indications for tests helps you decide which nuclear test is the best choice for a particular problem <li>Valuable perspective of nuclear cardiology’s role in patient management <li>Review questions at the end of each chapter assure understanding of the material and prepare you for certification testing <li><b>NEW</b> chapters on quality initiatives in nuclear cardiology and the appropriate use of SPECT and PET procedures <li><b>New:</b> Extensive Q&A <li>Full-color insert of radiograph images</ul>