Essentials of Nuclear Medicine Imaging 6E, 5th Edition

Description

Through four editions, this resource has established itself as the best introduction to nuclear imaging techniques. It is practical, yet comprehensive, covering physics, instrumentation, quality control, and legal requirements. The 5th Edition features a new color format, with many user-friendly features such as "Pearls and Pitfalls." More than 600 pictures in digital-quality resolution depict imaging of each body system. A series of Unknown Case Sets, with answers, help test your knowledge.

Reviews

"Well organized, understandable, and a quick read, this text is an excellent resource... The book is very affordable, especially considering its value in everyday practice."
- Radiology - October 2007

Key Features

• Includes helpful appendices including Injection Techniques, Pediatric Dosages, Non-radioactive Pharmaceuticals, and many more.
  
• Presents important ''Pearls and Pitfalls'' in each chapter.

New to this Edition

• Features a new full-color format making information easy to read and find.
  
• Covers new techniques such as PET/CT, cardiac-gated SPECT, and tumor-specific radionuclides.
  
• Provides full-chapter coverage of hot topics such as Cerebrovascular System · Cardiovascular System · Conventional Neoplasm Imaging and Radioimmunotherapy · and Positron Emission Tomography Imaging.
  
• Includes seven complete Unknown Case Sets for self-testing.

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Table of Contents

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Author Information

By Fred A. Mettler, Jr., MD, MPH, Professor and Chair, Department of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center, Albuquerque, NM; and Milton J. Guiberteau, MD, Professor of Clinical Radiology, University of Texas Medical School at Houston; Chairman, Department of Radiology, St. Joseph's Hospital, Houston, TX

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