This open access book focuses on diagnostic and interventional imaging of the chest, breast, heart, and vessels. It consists of a remarkable collection of contributions authored by internationally respected experts, featuring the most recent diagnostic developments and technological advances with a highly didactical approach. The chapters are disease-oriented and cover all the relevant imaging modalities, including standard radiography, CT, nuclear medicine with PET, ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging, as well as imaging-guided interventions. As such, it presents a comprehensive review of current knowledge on imaging of the heart and chest, as well as thoracic interventions and a selection of "hot topics". The book is intended for radiologists, however, it is also of interest to clinicians in oncology, cardiology, and pulmonology.
Written by internationally renowned experts, this is a collection of chapters dealing with imaging diagnosis and interventional therapies in abdominal and pelvic disease. The different topics are disease-oriented and encompass all the relevant imaging modalities including X-ray technology, nuclear medicine, ultrasound and magnetic resonance, as well as image-guided interventional techniques.
This open access book focuses on diagnostic and interventional imaging of the chest, breast, heart, and vessels. It consists of a remarkable collection of contributions authored by internationally respected experts, featuring the most recent diagnostic developments and technological advances with a highly didactical approach. The chapters are disease-oriented and cover all the relevant imaging modalities, including standard radiography, CT, nuclear medicine with PET, ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging, as well as imaging-guided interventions. As such, it presents a comprehensive review of current knowledge on imaging of the heart and chest, as well as thoracic interventions and a selection of "hot topics". The book is intended for radiologists, however, it is also of interest to clinicians in oncology, cardiology, and pulmonology. This work was published by Saint Philip Street Press pursuant to a Creative Commons license permitting commercial use. All rights not granted by the work's license are retained by the author or authors.
The ailments and conditions that afflict people today can be confusing, disturbing, and painful-both emotionally and physically. The Perspectives on Diseases and Disorders series provides clear, careful explanations that offer readers and researchers insight into what these conditions are, what causes them, how people live with them, and the latest about treatment and prevention. All volumes in the series include primary and secondary viewpoints, bibliographies, detailed indexes, and lists of organizations to contact for additional information. Book jacket.
Written by internationally renowned experts, this volume deals with imaging of diseases of heart, chest and breast. The different topics are disease-oriented and cover all the relevant imaging modalities, including standard radiography, CT, nuclear medicine with PET, ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging, as well as imaging-guided interventions. This book presents a comprehensive review of current knowledge in imaging of the heart and chest , as well as thoracic interventions and a selection of "hot topics" of breast imaging. It will be particularly relevant for residents in radiology, but also very useful for experienced radiologists and clinicians specializing in thoracic disease and wishing to update their knowledge of this rapidly developing field.
Written by internationally renowned experts, this volume deals with imaging of diseases of heart, chest and breast. The different topics are disease-oriented and cover all the relevant imaging modalities, including standard radiography, CT, nuclear medicine with PET, ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging, as well as imaging-guided interventions. This book presents a comprehensive review of current knowledge in imaging of the heart and chest , as well as thoracic interventions and a selection of "hot topics" of breast imaging. It will be particularly relevant for residents in radiology, but also very useful for experienced radiologists and clinicians specializing in thoracic disease and wishing to update their knowledge of this rapidly developing field.
"Most people are shocked to learn that over 250,000 women die every year of heart disease. (By comparison, breast cancer kills about 46,000.) Equally shocking is how outrageously underrepresented women have been in cardiac research. Even more alarming are recent findings about the medical bias in diagnosis and treatment of the condition in women, findings that characterized heart treatment for women as "too little, too late."" "In Women and Heart Disease, Dr. Edward Diethrich, renowned heart care expert and chief of cardiovascular surgery at the first freestanding clinic dedicated to heart disease, teams up with award-winning medical writer Carol Cohan to examine this bias and provide a course of action that can save women's lives." "The book opens with a special self-diagnostic test women can take to assess their own risk and an explanation of women's unique warning signs of heart disease. The authors guide readers step-by-step through diagnosis, which is often more problematic in women than in men. They examine all the treatment options for coronary heart disease, from drugs to surgery, as they relate specifically to women. Patients share their stories of coping with the psychological aspects of heart disease. An entire chapter is devoted to the benefits and risks of estrogen replacement therapy. Other conditions, such as mitral valve prolapse and variant angina, are also thoroughly discussed." "Finally the authors present the Diethrich Program for treatment and prevention of heart disease in women, based on twelve years of research and development at the prestigious Arizona Heart Institute." "Women and Heart Disease will help readers understand their risk, ask the right questions, and form an effective partnership with their doctors. It is essential reading for women who want to take control of their health and fight a killer that needlessly claims so many lives."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved
