Description
Book SynopsisNew Techniques in Cardiothoracic Imaging emphasizes emerging methods in computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, positron-emission tomography, and similar technology. Effective use of these tools can facilitate the identification, analysis, and treatment of diseases and disorders commonly encountered in daily clinical practice. The contributors to this volume discuss:
- PET-CT
- Cardiac CT
- Multidetector-row helical CT
- High-resolution CT of the lungs
- Cardiac MR
- Functional MR
- Digital chest radiography
Bringing readers to the forefront of the field with expert
Table of Contents
IMAGING DISEASES AND DISORDERS. Lung Cancer Screening. Noninvasive Assessment of the Solitary Pulmonary Nodule. CT Diagnosis of Pulmonary Embolus. Spiral CT Angiography of the Thoracic Aorta. Functional Airway Imaging with CT. Radiofrequency Ablation of Lung Lesions. NEW AND EMERGING IMAGING TECHNOLOGIES. Multidetector-row Helical CT.
Update of High-resolution CT of the Lungs. Digital Chest Radiography. Dual PET-CT Imaging.
Cardiac CT Imaging. Cardiac MR Imaging. Functional MR Imaging
