Diagnostic Ultrasound: Vascular

Develop a solid understanding of ultrasound and evolving vascular ultrasound practices with this <b>practical, point-of-care reference</b> in the popular Diagnostic Ultrasound series. Written by leading experts in the field, the second edition of <i>Diagnostic Ultrasound: Vascular</i> offers <b>detailed, clinically oriented coverage</b> of anatomy, techniques, and diagnoses in this complex area. Featuring <b>more than 1,750 images and full-color illustrations</b> throughout, this edition showcases vascular ultrasound techniques across 4 different types of ultrasound, including details regarding imaging artifacts. <b>Diagnostic pearls and pitfalls</b> accompany the detailed sonographic descriptions of vascular disease and anomalies regularly encountered in the head and neck, chest and abdomen (including transplants), and extremities. <ul> <li>Provides a wide range of <b>anatomic detail, technical factors, and diagnostic criteria</b> to guide accurate application of ultrasound throughout the body</li> <li>Covers <b>new and evolving techniques</b> such as the increasing use of microbubble imaging to enhance image resolution, distinguish vessels more clearly, and minimize noise and background signals</li> <li>Details the <b>latest information across several ACR RADS criteria</b>, and contains extensive new material from the LI-RADS, GB-RADS, and transplant criteria, which now include Doppler ultrasound with its noninvasive methodology rated highly for appropriate use</li> <li>Reflects an <b>increased use of Doppler extremity evaluations</b> due to ongoing COVID-19 diagnoses and a higher incidence of venous thrombosis</li> <li>Contains <b>updated ACR Appropriateness Criteria</b> regarding the new "highly appropriate" ratings, as well as new Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC) recommendations in numerous diagnosis chapters</li> <li>Contains a gallery of <b>typical and atypical ultrasound appearances</b> covering a wide spectrum of disease, correlated with CT and MR imaging where appropriate, and detailed artistic renderings</li> <li>Features <b>image-rich chapters on vascular ultrasound techniques</b>, covering grayscale, color, power, and spectral (pulsed) Doppler imaging, as well as imaging artifacts</li> <li>Contains <b>time-saving reference features</b> such as succinct and bulleted text, a variety of test data tables, a Key Facts section that begins in each chapter, annotated images, and an extensive index</li> <li>An ideal reference for radiologists, sonographers, vascular surgeons, and those who are training in these fields</li> <li><b>Includes an eBook version</b> that enables you to access all text, figures, and references, with the ability to search, customize your content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud</li> </ul>