This new case-based book fills a gap in the literature by guiding the reader through the challenging clinical problems encountered in daily practice. Each case presents the clinician with a complete patient work-up that includes clinical history, radiological and clinical findings, treatment summary and suggested readings. Ideal for radiology and cardiology residents, as well as experienced physicians, this text helps the reader arrive at a diagnosis for each clinical problem presented. Highlights: Complete coverage of a wide spectrum of normal and abnormal CTA cases, including congenital coronary anomalies, coronary stents, evaluation of bypass grafts, myocardial disease, aortic disease, cardiac valvular disease, pulmonary artery disease, pericardial disease, and extra cardiac disease; Comprehensive coverage of calcium score and artifacts; A wealth of 3D illustrations helps with the identity of coronary arteries and the presence of plaques on their walls; 'Pearls' and 'Pitfalls' that help you identify important points and avoid errors in image interpretation. INDICE: Normal Coronary Anatomy.- Congenital Coronary Anomalies.- CoronaryArtery Disease.- Coronary Stents.- Evaluation of Bypass Grafts.- Myocardial Disease.- Aortic Disease.- Cardiac Valvular Disease.- Pulmonary Artery Disease.- Pericardial Disease.- Extra Cardiac Disease.- Calcium Score.- Artifacts and Pitfalls.
- ISBN: 978-1-4419-0430-0
- Editorial: Springer
- Encuadernacion: Cartoné
- Páginas: 206
- Fecha Publicación: 01/09/2009
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés