Atlas of Intravascular Ultrasound

Explains how to interpret images, depicts abnormal findings seen in atherosclerosis and other conditions and presents 100 case studies that show how intravascular imaging is used in clincal practice to evaluate diseases, select treatment and assess complications and results of therapy.

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This casebook/atlas is a practical and fully illustrated guide to the use of intravascular ultrasound in diagnosis and treatment of coronary and peripheral vascular diseases. The book describes the intravascular ultrasound systems currently available; thoroughly explains how to interpret images; depicts abnormal findings seen in atherosclerosis and other conditions; and presents 100 case studies that show how intravascular ultrasound is used in clinical practice - to evaluate diseases, select appropriate treatment, and assess complications and results and mechanisms of therapy. Each case includes several ultrasound images and angiography images (if available); a brief history and procedure synopsis; and a discussion of how intravascular ultrasound affected the clinical decision-making process. The book also gives suggestions for troubleshooting technical problems that produce artifacts.