Cardiac Imaging 3/e -The Requisites

-Description-
The updated third edition of this best-selling Radiology Requisites™ volume concisely synthesizes all of today’s core
knowledge about cardiac imaging. Clinically oriented coverage encompasses everything from basic principles through the
latest diagnostic imaging techniques, equipment, and technology. This edition features new editors and new chapters on
Cardiac CT, Coronary CTA, and more. Practice-proven tips and excellent problem-solving discussions are accompanied by
nearly 718 figures (over 1000 pieces) of the highest quality, many of which have been updated and redrawn. The result
is an outstanding review source for certification or recertification, as well as a highly user-friendly resource for
everyday clinical practice.







-Key Features-

Covers valvular, ischemic, pericardial, myocardial, congenital, and thoracic/aortic heart disease.

Describes all of the imaging modalities currently being used (plain film, ultrasound, CT, and MR), and discusses
potential future developments.

Delivers outstanding illustrations that demonstrate a full range of cardiac imaging approaches and findings.


-New to this Edition-

Features the expert contribution of two new co-editors, Drs. Suhny Abbara and Larence Boxt, to provide you with fresh
perspective on the latest technologies.
Covers the various modalities of MR, CT, PET, and SPECT perfusion in more depth.
Includes new chapters on Cardiac CT and Coronary CTA for current information on all imaging modalities.
Presents updated and redrawn illustrations and color images interspersed throughout the text for easier and more
intuitive access.




-Table of Contents-





Part I IMAGING MODALITIES

1. The Elements of Cardiac Imaging, Stephen Miller

2. Echocardiography, Mary Etta King and Kaitlyn Lam

3. Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Lawrence Boxt and Amgad Makaryus

4. Cardiac Angiography, Stephen Miller and Anand Soni

5. Cardiac CT, Lawrence Boxt and Amgad Makaryus

Part II SPECIFIC DISEASES

6. Valvular Heart Disease, Stephen Miller and Anand Soni

7. Ischemic Heart Disease, Stephen Miller

8. Coronary CTA, Suhny Abbara

9. Pericardial and Myocardial Disease, Suhny Abbara and Stephen Miller

10. Congenital Heart Disease, Laureen Sena, Stephen Miller, and Lawrence Boxt

11. Thoracic Aortic Disease, John Santilli







-Author Information-
By Stephen W. Miller, MD, Associate Professor, Thoracic & Cardiac Imaging, Department of Radiology, Massachusetts
General Hospital, Boston, MA; Chief of Radiology, Martha's Vineyard Hospital, Oaks Bluff, MA; Suhny Abbara, MD,
Assistant Professor of Radiology, Harvard Medical School; Director Cardiovascular Imaging Section, Massachusetts
General Hospital, Boston, MA; and Lawrence Boxt