Nuclear Cardiology

A thorough, practical review of nuclear cardiology - covering everything from when to refer and which test to prescribe tointerpreting results. Updated with new and emerging techniques &quote;The authors have succeeded in providing a guide tounderstanding the basic principles of cardiovascular nuclear imaging, learning its applications, and interpreting the results thatis ideally suited for cardiology and radiology trainees. Nuclear Cardiology: Practical Applications provides concise, expertguidance on indications for nuclear cardiology procedures, specification of tests, and interpretation of results. Completelyupdated with the latest techniques and procedures, this well-illustrated guide is essential to clinicians who require a practicalunderstanding of this specialty as well as trainees, including cardiology fellows and radiology residents. It is also a must-havereview for anyone seeking certification or recertification in nuclear cardiology.Features:A Coverage of new and emerging techniques in nuclear medicine, such as fatty acid and neurohumoral imaging, the use ofhybrid technology, and cardiac positron emission tomograhic (PET) imaging; Emphasis on indications for tests helps youdecide which nuclear test is the best choice for a particular problem; Valuable perspective of nuclear cardiology's role inpatient management; Review questions at the end of each chapter assure understanding of the material and prepare youfor certification testing; New chapters on quality initiatives in nuclear cardiology and the appropriate use of SPECT and PETprocedures; Full-color insert of radiograph images.