Principles of cardiovascular radiology

First things first -- The frontal CXR -- The lateral CXR -- Heart size assessment -- Pulmonary vasculature and pulmonary embolism -- Heart failure -- The thoracic aorta -- Localizing prosthetic valves -- Mechanical prosthetic valves -- Bio-prosthetic valves -- Annuloplasty rings -- Prosthetic valve dysfunction -- Aortic stents and percutaneous aortic valves -- Radiographic findings by diagnosis : cardiomyopathies -- Radiographic findings by diagnosis : valve cardiovascular disease -- Radiographic findings by diagnosis : pericardial diseases -- Radiographic findings by diagnosis : CAD- complications of infarction -- Radiographic findings by diagnosis : congenital- situs and shunts -- Radiographic findings by diagnosis : congenital abnormalities- pulmonary stenosis -- Radiographic findings by diagnosis : complex congenital abnormalities -- Radiographic findings by diagnosis : other congenital abnormalities -- Central venous and pulmonary artery catheters -- Pacemakers and ICDs -- Percutaneous and surgically inserted ventricular assist devices -- Tubes & drains -- The ICU and post-op patient -- Cardiac & vascular calcification -- Cardiac and vascular trauma -- Clinical uses of the chest radiograph.

Principles of Cardiovascular Radiology-a title in the Principles of Cardiovascular Imaging series-has everything you need to successfully obtain and interpret chest X-rays. Stuart J. Hutchison-a premier cardiac imaging specialist-covers each category of cardiac conditions and provides numerous high-quality schematic and clinical images side by side for comparison. Get only the coverage you need with clinically oriented, practical information presented in a consistent format that makes finding everything quick and easy. High-quality images and access to the full text and more online at exper.