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 techniques

"The authors have succeeded in providing a guide to understanding the basic principles of cardiovascular nuclear imaging, learning its applications, and interpreting the results that is ideally suited for cardiology and radiology trainees. 3 Stars."--Doody's Review Service

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

Gary V. Heller MD, PhD
Professor of Medicine and Nuclear Medicine
University of Connecticut School of Medicine
Farmington, CT
Associate Director, Cardiology
Director, Nuclear Cardiology
Hartford Hospital
Hartford, CT

Robert C. Hendel, MD
Professor of Medicine and Radiology
Director of Cardiac Imaging and Outpatient Cardiology Services
Cardiovascular Division, Department of Medicine
University of Miami Miller School of Medicine
Miami, FL
Director, Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit Universitiy of Miami Hospital
Miami, FL