Nuclear Cardiology Technical Applications

A thorough, practical review of nuclear cardiology -– covering everything from when to refer and which test to prescribe to interpreting results Updated with new and emerging techniques Nuclear Cardiology: Practical Applications provides concise, expert guidance on indications for nuclear cardiology procedures, specification of tests, and interpretation of results. Completely updated with the latest techniques and procedures, this well-illustrated guide is essential to clinicians who require a practical understanding of this specialty as well as trainees, including cardiology fellows and radiology residents. It is also a must-have review for anyone seeking certification or recertification in nuclear cardiology. Features: Coverage of new and emerging techniques in nuclear medicine, such as fatty acid and neurohumoral imaging, the use of hybrid technology, and cardiac positron emission tomograhic (PET) imaging Emphasis on indications for tests helps you decide which nuclear test is the best choice for a particular problem Valuable perspective of nuclear cardiology’s role in patient management Review questions at the end of each chapter assure understanding of the material and prepare you for certification testing NEW chapters on quality initiatives in nuclear cardiology and the appropriate use of SPECT and PET procedures New: Extensive Q&A Full-color insert of radiograph images

This is a clinical guide for physicians in need of practical information on the indications for and interpretations of the results of a nuclear test.

The definitive resource for nuclear cardiologists and nuclear clinicians on the technical, physiological, diagnostic and prognostic considerations of cardiac diagnostic techniques performed with the aid of radiopharmaceuticals.

The book physicians turn to for clarification on any aspect of nuclear cardiology Nuclear Cardiology: A Concise Textbook and Board Review, Third Edition provides concise, expert guidance on indications for nuclear cardiology procedures, specification of tests, and interpretation of results. Completely updated with the latest techniques and procedures, this well-illustrated guide is essential to clinicians who require a practical understanding of this specialty as well as trainees, including cardiology fellows and radiology residents. Readers will learn when to refer, which test to prescribe, and how to interpret the results. Nuclear Cardiology is a must-have review for anyone seeking certification or recertification in nuclear cardiology. • NEW SECTION of case-based scenarios with multiple-choice questions • NEW online video component • Full-color insert of radiographic images • Cutting-edge coverage of new and emerging techniques in nuclear medicine • Emphasis on indications for tests helps readers decide which nuclear test is the best choice for a particular problem • Review questions at the end of each chapter assure understanding of the material and prepare readers for certification testing

Nuclear cardiology is critical for the medical evaluation of patients with heart disease. Clinical Nuclear Cardiology: Practical Applications and Future Directions is the second volume of this series. The volume provides information about the clinical application of imaging techniques (such as SPECT and PET) in clinical practice with the goal of guiding health care professionals to make informed decisions for identifying cardiac risk in patients with heart disease. The information in the book covers four broad aspects of nuclear cardiology: - Myocardial Perfusion Scintigraphy - Fatty Acid Imaging - Neurotransmission imaging - Molecular Imaging and Preventive Medicine Readers will be equipped with information necessary for understanding the diagnosis and management of a variety of cardiomyopathies through various imaging technologies. This volume is a comprehensive reference for cardiologists and medical imaging technicians involved in clinical settings as well as medical students who require an understanding of the cardiovascular aspects of nuclear medicine.

Nuclear cardiac imaging refers to cardiac radiological diagnostic techniques performed with the aid of radiopharmaceuticals, which are perfused into the myocardium as markers. These imaging studies provide a wide range of information about the heart, including the contractility of the heart, the amount of blood supply to the heart and whether parts of the heart muscle are alive or dead. This is essential information for cardiologists, and nuclear imaging has become an increasingly important part of the cardiologist's armamentarium. Iskandrian's text has become a leading book in the field and the fourth edition will continue the tradition. The text is completely updated to reflect the many advances in the field, and, as a new feature, each chapter concludes with a Q&A session on important and difficult clinical issues.