"Now there is a source of recent information on the basic and clinical usefulness of real-time 3D echocardiography for echocardiographers, cardiologists, cardiac sonographers, and internists. This excellent reference helps clinicians improve pre- and post-surgical planning, attain better measurement of heart function, decrease exam times, and enhance patient communication. An accompanying DVD shows procedures in real time"--Provided by publisher.

Nuclear cardiac imaging refers to cardiac radiological diagnostic techniques performed with the aid of radiopharmaceuticals, which are perfused into the myocardium as markers. These imaging studies provide a wide range of information about the heart, including the contractility of the heart, the amount of blood supply to the heart and whether parts of the heart muscle are alive or dead. This is essential information for cardiologists, and nuclear imaging has become an increasingly important part of the cardiologist's armamentarium. Chapters in Nuclear Cardiac Imaging cover historical, technical and physiological considerations, diagnosis and prognosis, conditions other than Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), advanced cardiac imaging, and challenges and opportunities. New to the sixth edition are key point summaries at the start of each chapter, clinical cases with videos, and a question and answer chapter on practical issues. This volume is ideal for nuclear cardiologists in training and nuclear clinicians alike who are searching for quick answers to important clinical and technical questions.

A companion to the 6th edition of Nuclear Cardiac Imaging, this text offers readers additional case examples and figures not included in the related textbook as well as a concise option for readers seeking a case book for quick review for examination preparation or assistance with image interpretation. Rather than focusing on theoretical explanations, the atlas provides high-yield, rapid imaging support with a particular emphasis on cases with angiography, echocardiography, and other imaging correlations. With a variety of cases and multiple-choice self-assessment questions along with a comprehensive multiple-choice exam to be taken upon completion of the text, the Companion Atlas will solidify readers' knowledge and ranges in levels of difficulty, including those intended to challenge even the most expert reader.