Category Archives: Computerized Tomography

hongjun li

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u. joseph schoepf

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naci kocer

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joel harold bortz

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m.a.m. feldberg

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bhattacharyya, sb

as a general introduction to the snomed ct clinical terminology code system, the book explains in simple terms a wealth of key aspects, including the fundamentals of snomed ct, the various ways in which it can be used, and the methods by which it may quickly be deployed for use within an electronic documentation system that deals with clinical and clinics-related data. further considerations include how end users can employ the system, how healthcare it designers and developers can build highly ergonomic systems, and how health informatics experts and clinical analysts can successfully harness the various features that the clinical terminology code system provides in order to unleash the hidden potentials of clinical data.

the book brings together material from various sources, presenting it in an easy-to-follow manner and supplemented by analyses of a number of different (imaginary) scenarios including case summaries from the author’s experience and knowledge. the book will greatly benefit all stakeholders involved: clinicians, nurses, paramedics, dentists, public health professionals, health informatics professionals and healthcare it engineers involved in the design and development of information systems for healthcare. students at both the undergraduate and postgraduate levels seeking a practical introduction to snomed ct will find this book to be a valuable guide.

skalicky, simon e.

this book meets the growing demand among ophthalmologists, optometrists and orthoptists, in training and in practice, as well as visual neuroscientists, to have a clear, succinct and well-written textbook to objectively cover the subject of ocular and visual physiology.

ocular and visual physiology is a core knowledge component for these disciplines, and yet is often difficult to understand. however, this book clearly conveys the simple elegance of the relationship between structure and function that is the hallmark of understanding the physiology of the eye and visual system. ocular and visual physiology – clinical application is essential reading for any one hoping to have a clear understanding of the subject. students will find it a great resource to pass their exams.

each of the chapters has been independently reviewed and edited by an expert in the field with a clinical or visual scientific academic background. the text is based on the latest publications in peer-reviewed journals that are closely referenced within the body of the text.

by tamer ozulker, filiz ozulker

this atlas is a case-based guide to the interpretation of fdg pet-ct images in clinical scenarios faced by physicians during the routine practice of oncology. the book aims to help the practitioner to overcome diagnostic dilemmas through familiarization with the physiologic distribution of fdg, normal variants and benign findings. the main focus, however, is the imaging of major oncological diseases. different pathologies are addressed in individual chapters comprising teaching files of cases, each of which corresponds to a common indication for pet-ct imaging, such as metabolic characterization of lesions, staging, restaging and evaluation of response to therapy. each case is accompanied by an explanation of the patient’s history, interpretation of the pet-ct study, and a teaching point often supported by relevant literature. this book will be of great value to residents and practitioners in nuclear medicine, radiology, oncology, radiation oncology and nuclear medicine technology.

by rita agarwala

this book presents a vast collection of radiologic images of cases seen in a very busy emergency room. it encompasses common and very unusual pathology and every imaging modality. the book is divided into four parts on pathology of the vascular system, chest, abdomen and pelvis and reproductive organs. images obtained with the modalities that best depict the abnormality in question are presented, with marking of the salient pathology and explanation of the abnormal imaging features in concise captions. whenever possible, differential diagnosis is covered using further images and guidance is also provided on selection of additional modalities to confirm the diagnosis. the book will help residents to analyze different diseases and relate pathophysiology to imaging and assist students in appreciating what is abnormal. it will be a useful guide for the busy practicing radiologist and aid clinicians in understanding the complexity of these cases and delivering better focused treatment.

by tommaso vincenzo bartolotta, adele taibbi, massimo midiri

this book offers an image-based, comprehensive quick reference guide that will assist in the interpretation of contrast-enhanced ultrasound (ceus) examinations of the liver in daily practice. it describes and depicts typical and atypical behavior of both common and less frequently observed focal liver lesions. for each type of lesion, the findings on pre- and post-contrast images are presented and key characteristics are highlighted. individual chapters also focus on the assessment of response to locoregional and systemic treatment and the impact of european guidelines on ceus. the atlas of contrast-enhanced sonography of focal liver lesions will serve as an invaluable hands-on tool for practitioners who need to diagnose liver lesions using ceus in the major clinical settings: oncology patients, cirrhotic patients, and patients with incidental focal liver lesions.

amestoy, william

this study guide will be a reliable support and easy-to-use source of information for students in the fields of dosimetry, physics, radiation oncology, and therapy as they progress through the educational levels in preparation for board examinations. the theoretical and practical knowledge gained by students on previous courses or in clinical settings is reinforced by means of almost 1200 questions and accompanying detailed analytical answers.

in order to cater for the needs of all students, the questions are arranged according to three levels of difficulty. the level 1 questions are mainly intended for those hoping to pass the medical dosimetrist certification board (mdcb) exam but will also be beneficial for medical physics candidates taking written exams and for radiation oncology residents. the level ii questions are in general clinically related and will be relevant for any student, while the level iii questions are advanced and are especially suitable for american board of radiology candidates or those taking equivalent exams elsewhere in the world.

the study guide is broken down into different subject areas, with provision of multiple questions and answers on each subject. in addition, the mathematical and physics questions include brief explanations of how the student can solve each problem. at the end of the guide, three practice tests are included with the same number of questions as are found in the mdcb exam. these tests will help students to test their knowledge and improve their test-taking speed.

glaudemans, a.w.j.m., dierckx, r.a.j.o., gielen, j.l., zwerver, j. (eds.)

this comprehensive book describes in detail how nuclear medicine and radiology can meet the needs of the sports medicine physician by assisting in precise diagnosis, clarification of pathophysiology, imaging of treatment outcome and monitoring of rehabilitation. individual sections focus on nuclear medicine and radiologic imaging of injuries to the head and face, spine, chest, shoulder, elbow and forearm, wrist and hand, pelvic region, knee, lower leg, ankle and foot. the pathophysiology of sports injuries frequently encountered in different regions of the body is described from the perspective of each specialty, and the potential diagnostic and management benefits offered by the new hybrid imaging modalities – spect/ct, pet/ct, and pet/mri – are explained. in addition, a range of basic and general issues are addressed, including imaging of the injuries characteristic of specific sports. it is hoped that this book will promote interdisciplinary awareness and communication and improve the management of injured recreational or elite athletes.

by amr e. abbas

this essential companion will help interventional cardiologists to better assess patients with coronary artery disease. it examines all interventional imaging modalities and provides guidance on how to use them.

by jurg hodler

written by internationally renowned experts, this volume is a collection of chapters dealing with imaging diagnosis and interventional therapies in chest and heart 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. the book represents a condensed overview of many topics relevant in chest and heart disease and is aimed at residents in radiology as well as at experienced radiologists wishing to be updated on the current state-of-the art.

by kyoichi mizuno

this book presents a thorough review of coronary angioscopy, ranging from instructions on its use to the latest advances. starting with the structure and fundamental principles of angioscopy, it shows readers how to apply the image to comprehensive care of coronary-artery patients. plentiful color photos and illustrations will enable readers to investigate and classify plaques and thrombi and to evaluate coronary stent- and drug-based therapies. the authors are leading researchers on angioscopy. this book offers the perfect guide not only for new clinicians but also for cardiologists who have already adopted this technique for medical examination and treatment. angioscopy is a unique medical technique for visualizing the interior of blood vessels and helps physicians not only to diagnose the pathology but also to measure the effectiveness of percutaneous coronary intervention (pci) or antiarteriosclerotic drugs. furthermore, the recently developed molecular angioscopy approach allows us to observe low-density lipoprotein (ldl) oxide, collagen, and macrophages, and is rapidly growing in importance.

by muzammil h. musani, eric j. feldmann, michael poon

this book provides a carefully selected compilation of challenging cases representative of the situations and pathologies likely to be encountered when performing cardiovascular imaging using ct. the conditions covered include coronary artery disease, anomalous coronary arteries, congenital heart disease, coronary artery bypass grafts, infectious diseases, structural heart disease, tumors, and aortic pathology. the book also provides brief insight into use of cardiac ct geared towards the pre-procedural use in patients undergoing atrial fibrillation ablation, thoracic endovascular aortic repair, or transcatheter aortic valve replacement. in addition, scanning techniques for some of the more difficult cases that a cardiac imager may encounter in practice are reviewed. all images are high-resolution reproductions, and subsequent cardiac catheterization images are included for cases in which obstructive coronary artery disease was revealed.clinical pearls in diagnostic cardiac computed tomographic angiographyis specifically designed to meet the needs of residents, fellows, and physicians who have an interest in cardiovascular ct.

by robert pelberg

cardiac ct angiography (cta) is a rapidly growing imaging modality that provides vital diagnostic information. consequently, interest in training for this new modality is increasing exponentially, but there are few practical books dedicated to the topic and education of cardiologists in the technique.

the primary purpose of the cardiac ct angiography manual is to educate medical professionals in all relevant aspects of cardiac cta and calcium scoring in a simple, practical and concise manner. in addition, many difficult concepts that make learning cardiac cta difficult are simplified and put into context. after reading this work, the reader will be taken from novice level to a level that will allow him or her to begin clinical training experiences and will serve as a reference and review for those who have already completed training.

designed for residents and fellows in cardiology and radiology, this work makes ‘difficult to understand’ concepts easy to comprehend with the aid of simple, intuitive diagrams. concepts and terminology are completely and simply defined and explained. the book also compiles an extensive amount of relevant and difficult to obtain information in one place to serve not only as a simple educational tool but also as a reference once the reader is fully trained in using cardiac cta.