Nuclear Cardiology: Practical Applications, Second Edition

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 techniquesNuclear 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) imagingEmphasis on indications for tests helps you decide which nuclear test is the best choice for a particular problemValuable perspective of nuclear cardiology's role in patient managementReview questions at the end of each chapter assure understanding of the material and prepare you for certification testingNEW chapters on quality initiatives in nuclear cardiology and the appropriate use of SPECT and PET proceduresNew: Extensive Q&AFull-color insert of radiograph images