Vascular Imaging And Intervention

Comprehensive guide to vascular imaging and endovascular interventions. Covers diagnosis and treatment of numerous vascular disorders. Internationally recognised author team.

This introduction to interventional radiology is written in a case-based format. Each case contains illustrations and legends describing the imaging findings and technical details of each intervention. No other book covers the subject so succinctly.

Part of the definitive Requisites series, this volumes offers all the essentials necessary to pass exams in radiology and practice in the field. Practicing radiologists will use it as a handy, practical, daily reference tool in this subspecialty area. The first part on Vascular Radiology covers the following topics: vascular imaging techniques; vascular pathology; lower extremity and pelvis; abdomen; thorax; and the great vessel. The second part on interventional radiology covers topics such as: basic principles; vascular interventional techniques; biliary tract; GU and reproductive systems; gastrointestinal system; biopsy and drainage in the abdomen; cervicothoracic biopsy; and drainage in the thorax.

Providing an introduction to vascular and interventional radiology, this book offers detailed review of a range of vascular and non-vascular diagnostic and interventional procedures. It presents normal and variant anatomy, diagnostic entities, and interventional techniques in a step-by-step format.

Completely revised to reflect recent, rapid changes in the field of interventional radiology (IR), Image-Guided Interventions, 3rd Edition, offers comprehensive, narrative coverage of vascular and nonvascular interventional imaging—ideal for IR subspecialists as well as residents and fellows in IR. This award-winning title provides clear guidance from global experts, helping you formulate effective treatment strategies, communicate with patients, avoid complications, and put today’s newest technology to work in your practice. Offers step-by-step instructions on a comprehensive range of image-guided intervention techniques, including discussions of equipment, contrast agents, pharmacologic agents, antiplatelet agents, and classic signs, as well as detailed protocols, algorithms, and SIR guidelines. Includes new chapters on Patient Preparation, Prostate Artery Embolization, Management of Acute Aortic Syndrome, Percutaneous Arterial Venous Fistula Creation, Lymphatic Interventions, Spinal and Paraspinal Nerve Blocks, and more. Employs a newly streamlined format with shorter, more digestible chapters for quicker reference. Integrates new patient care and communication tips throughout to address recent changes in practice. Highlights indications and contraindications for interventional procedures, and provides tables listing the materials and instruments required for each. Features more than 2,300 state-of-the-art images demonstrating IR procedures, full-color illustrations of anatomical structures and landmarks, and video demonstrations online. 2014 BMA Medical Book Awards Highly Commended in Radiology category!

Interactive case studies challenge readers' mastery of vascular and interventional radiology-from the standpoint of interpretive accuracy as well as general clinical knowledge. This new volume in the best-selling "Case Review" series encompasses a broad spectrum of arterial, venous, and non-vascular procedures, and highlights relevant clinical evaluation and treatment considerations throughout. It provides a valuable review of this specialty in a concise, economical, and user-friendly format.