Overview
- Presents a comprehensive overview of the major approaches to the imaging of the coronary arteries
- Describes the visualization of coronary atherosclerosis through modalities such as coronary angiography, intravascular ultrasound, coronary near-infrared spectroscopy, computed tomography angiography, magnetic resonance imaging, and molecular imaging
- Discusses the techniques by which the amount and components of atherosclerotic plaques are visualized and aids in the evaluation of coronary artery disease
- Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras
Part of the book series: Contemporary Cardiology (CONCARD)
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Table of contents (15 chapters)
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Front Matter
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Back Matter
About this book
For over 50 years, coronary angiography has been the mainstay of diagnosing and quantifying the extent of coronary artery disease. However appreciation of the inherent limitations of conventional angiography has led to a plethora of new imaging modalities, each with their relative strengths and potential pitfalls. Advances in these techniques have given clinicians, as well as researchers, an overwhelming amount of information and the need for thoughtful interpretation.
This outstanding book provides a comprehensive overview of the current status of imaging of coronary atherosclerosis. Covering the wide variety of available imaging modalities, the book provides state-of-the-art knowledge from leading authorities in each area. In their discussion, the authors include both invasive and non-invasive modalities, including the gold standard coronary angiography, the growing field of IVUS, and novel techniques such as functional imaging, molecular imaging, and the integration of biomarkers.
The key concepts and practical information given in this volume will provide the reader with the necessary understanding to choosing appropriate imaging studies and building confidence in their skill set with each.
Reviews
From the book reviews:
“This book reviews the advances in coronary imaging, succinctly describing the roles of old and new technology. The purpose is to assist physicians in the evaluation and management of patients with coronary artery disease. The book meets the objectives using an evidence-based approach. The book is written for practitioners. It would be very useful in the hands of a cardiovascular physician.” (Bruce Wilson, Doody’s Book Reviews, October, 2014)Editors and Affiliations
Bibliographic Information
Book Title: Imaging Coronary Atherosclerosis
Editors: Stephen J. Nicholls, Tim Crowe
Series Title: Contemporary Cardiology
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4939-0572-0
Publisher: Humana New York, NY
eBook Packages: Medicine, Medicine (R0)
Copyright Information: Springer Science+Business Media New York 2014
Hardcover ISBN: 978-1-4939-0571-3Published: 05 June 2014
Softcover ISBN: 978-1-4939-5234-2Published: 03 September 2016
eBook ISBN: 978-1-4939-0572-0Published: 04 June 2014
Series ISSN: 2196-8969
Series E-ISSN: 2196-8977
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: XIII, 220
Number of Illustrations: 10 b/w illustrations, 71 illustrations in colour
Topics: Cardiology, Internal Medicine