Nuclear medicine /

The newest edition of this book volume by Drs. Harvey Ziessman, Janis O'Malley, and James Thrall delivers the conceptual, factual, and interpretive information you need for effective clinical practice in nuclear medicine imaging, as well as for certification and recertification review. Prepare...

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Main Authors: Ziessman, Harvey A. (Author)
Group Author: O'Malley, Janis P.; Thrall, James H.; Fahey, Frederic H.
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Literature type: Book
Language: English
Edition: Fourth edition.
Series: Requisites
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Summary: The newest edition of this book volume by Drs. Harvey Ziessman, Janis O'Malley, and James Thrall delivers the conceptual, factual, and interpretive information you need for effective clinical practice in nuclear medicine imaging, as well as for certification and recertification review. Prepare for the written board exam and for clinical practice with critical information on nuclear medicine physics, detection and instrumentation, SPECT and PET imaging, and clinical nuclear medicine imaging. Get the results from today's most technologically advanced approaches, including hybrid imaging, PET/CT, and SPECT/CT, as well as recent developments in instrumentation, radiopharmaceuticals, and molecular imaging. Clearly visualize the findings you're likely to see in practice and on exams with nearly 200 vibrant new full-color images.
Carrier Form: xi, 452 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 29 cm.
Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN: 9780323082990
0323082998
Index Number: R895
CLC: R81
Call Number: R81/T529/4th ed.
Contents: Radiopharmaceuticals -- Molecular imaging -- Physics of nuclear medicine -- Radiation detection and instrumentation -- Single-photon emission computed tomography, positron emission tomography, and hybrid imaging -- Endocrine system -- Skeletal scintigraphy -- Hepatobiliary system -- Genitourinary system -- Pulmonary system -- Oncology : positron emission tomography -- Oncology : non -- positron emission tomography -- Gastrointestinal system -- Infection and inflammation -- Central nervous system -- Cardiac system -- Pearls, pitfalls, and frequently asked questions.