Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance (CMR) is a rapidly expanding imaging methodin cardiology which provides unparalleled diagnostic information about the heart. It is however a complex technique and though the availability of scannersis increasing quickly, the expertise required to perform the scans is limited. While no book is a substitute for experience, this handbook provides an invaluable guide to performing and interpreting the scans which should aid both new and experienced operators. Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance includes what to look for, which sequences to include, how to acquire them, and how to interpret the images. The information is provided in a quick-reference, easy-to-use format with many images from real cases, and is designed to sit on the scanning console or in the office, providing a step-by-step guide to aid the CMR practitioner at every stage. All areas of cardiovascular imaging are covered, including tips and tricks for optimal imaging and how to avoid and spot artefacts.From patient safety to differential diagnoses of tricky images, to an easy tounderstand section on the science behind magnetic resonance, all aspects are covered in this concise yet comprehensive guide to this specialist area. Whether a novice or expert in the field, all readers should find this book a usefultool. It is an invaluable reference that no CMR department should be without.
- ISBN: 978-0-19-954957-3
- Editorial: Oxford University
- Encuadernacion: Desconocida
- Páginas: 512
- Fecha Publicación: 28/02/2010
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés