Nuclear Medicine

By James H. Thrall, Harvey A. Ziessman

Nuclear Medicine
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Now in its 2nd Edition this successful resource continues to offer residents a succinct introduction to the subject, a clear description of the principles, as well as a continuous emphasis on the core material residents must master. Practicing radiologists will also find this a useful reference source, with its guidelines for application of procedures and the very latest protocols. Users will find an abundance of helpful, easy-to-read tables, diagrams, and illustrations. The new edition of Nuclear Medicine includes major revisions to almost all the chapters, ensuring readers are completely up-to-date with the newest techniques and procedures.
  • Clearly and succinctly emphasizes the core material residents must master.
  • Offers an emphasis on understanding the basics of instrumentation, mechanisms of radiopharmaceuticals, and clinical indications for procedures.
  • Layout is easy to read and filled with an abundance of excellent illustrations, tables, and diagrams.
  • Offers example protocols for each procedure.
  • Features a new chapter on SPECT and PET instrumentation, including discussion of reconstruction, and filters.
  • Completely rewritten chapters on Nuclear Cardiology and Oncology.
  • Includes major revisions to most chapters to ensure readers have the most current information and techniques available.
  • The chapter on Pearls, Pitfalls, and FAQs has been expanded with more helpful information.

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