Imaging in Cardiovascular Disease

This text provides information on assessing the wide range of cardiovascular imaging modalities available. It examines major imaging technology and techniques, and their role in diagnosing specific disorders. There is also a discussion on the implications of health reforms for imaging.

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Recommended in the Brandon/Hill selected list of print books and journals for the small medical library - April 2001 & 2003 Imaging in Cardiovascular Disease provides the vital information clinicians need to accurately assess the complex array of cardiovascular imaging modalities and to determine their appropriate, cost-effective applications in clinical cardiology. The first section examines every major imaging technology--ultrasound-based methods, radionuclide-based methods/nuclear cardiology, X-ray methods, and magnetic resonance-based methods, as well as analytic approaches to cost-effectiveness and outcomes measurement. A major portion of the book describes the role of specific techniques in diagnosing specific disorders, thus providing a useful guide to choosing the right imaging test for a given clinical situation. The concluding section discusses the implications of managed care and other health care reforms for imaging applications. More than 600 illustrations complement the text. SPECIAL PRICE OFFER ! Please note that a Special Price for this title of u95.00 / 153.00 Euros is available until the 1st May 2002 . Normal price is u117.00 / 204.00 Euros