| Description |
1 online resource (xiii, 407 pages) : illustrations (some color) |
| Contents |
Physics of radiography, CT, MRI, and ultrasound principles and indications / Vincent A. Magnotta -- Medical decision making / Vincent A. Magnotta -- Chest / Brad H. Thompson -- Abdomen / David Kuehn -- Pediatric imaging / Wilbur L. Smith and Ethan Smith -- Musculoskeletal system / Carol A. Boles -- Brain / Wilbur L. Smith -- Head and neck / Yukato Sato -- Spine and pelvis / Carol A. Boles -- Nuclear imaging / Thomas A. Farrell -- Breast / Laurie L. Fajardo and Limin Yang -- Vascular and interventional / Thomas A. Farrell |
| Summary |
This text introduction to radiologic anatomy, the imaging manifestations of common disease processes, and what imaging studies to use when. The first section addresses basic principles of the various imaging modalities, while the second section deals with imaging of body regions plus, contains a chapter on nuclear imaging. Each chapter starts with a brief outline and ends with key points. Great depictions of normal anatomy and common pathology help guide those seeking a basic understanding of radiology especially interns and radiology residents, and non-radiology professionals desiring a concise overview of the field, such as nurse practitioners, physician assistants and primary-care physicians. Emphasis is placed on plain-film imaging with CT, MRI & Ultrasound included. Plus, there are numerous tables for typical symptoms, causes and differential diagnosis of common diseases and disorders |
| Notes |
Title from title screen (viewed June 3, 2014) |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Mode of access: World Wide Web |
| Subject |
Diagnostic imaging.
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Radiology.
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Diagnostic Imaging.
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Radiology.
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Farrell, Thomas A. (Clinical assistant professor of radiology), editor
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Smith, Wilbur L., editor
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Ovid Technologies, Inc.
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| ISBN |
1451144571 (alk. paper) |
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1469831503 (electronic book) |
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1469876051 |
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9781451144574 (alk. paper) |
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9781469831503 (electronic book) |
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9781469876054 |
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