Clinical Cardiac MRI (Medical Radiology: Diagnostic Imaging) [Paperback]

Jan Bogaert (Editor), Steven Dymarkowski (Editor, Contributor), Andrew M. Taylor (Editor), A.L. Baert (Foreword), N. Al-Saadi (Contributor), J. Bogaert (Contributor), H. Bosmans (Contributor), P. Hamaekers (Contributor), S.R. Hegde (Contributor), V. Muthurangu (Contributor), Y. Ni (Contributor), R. Razavi (Contributor), A.M. Taylor (Contributor)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 21, 2005 | ISBN-10: 3540262172 | ISBN-13: 978-3540262176

This extensively illustrated volume has been specifically geared towards optimal use of MRI systems. The text provides essential theoretical background information: Imaging acquisition and potential pitfalls are also examined in detail. Most importantly, structured guidelines are provided on the interpretation of clinical data in the wide range of cardiac pathology that can be encountered.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"...This is a high quality book for residents and practicing physicians who are new to clinical cardiac MRI. It is one of the best introductory texts to clinical cardiac MRI I have seen." 5 Stars Doody's Review, Apr. 2005 The book is superbly produced and copiously illustrated with beautifully reproduced images and comprehensive, up-to-date references. Each chapter ends with a very useful 'key points' section which condenses the foregoing comprehensive text into a few, well chosen 'bullet points' that are particularly useful for quick reference and reviewing the practical indications and efficacy of the investigative techniques. These are presented as separate sequential pages of clinical history, beautiful multiple sequence imaging, including playable movie cine studies, and then a separate page of image analysis with a pathological denouement, where appropriate. This is, in my opinion, quite simply the best illustrated, most comprehensive text on cardiac MRI available today and an essential guide for all those involved in, or wishing to provide, this fascinating imaging service." (Dr. C. M. Turnbull, RAD Magazine, September 2006)    

From the Back Cover

MRI has become the preferred noninvasive imaging modality for the heart and great vessels. The substantial technological progress achieved in recent years has provided the user with state of the art MRI systems, but their optimal use can be limited by restricted awareness of the potential patient benefit and the necessity for teaching. This extensively illustrated volume, together with the accompanying extra material, has been specifically compiled to meet these needs. Essential theoretical background information is provided, and imaging acquisition and potential pitfalls are considered in detail. Most importantly, structured guidelines are provided on the interpretation of clinical data in the wide range of cardiac pathology that can be encountered. Throughout, the emphasis is on the implementation of cardiac MRI in clinical practice.

Product Details

• Paperback: 568 pages
• Publisher: Springer (September 21, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 3540262172
• ISBN-13: 978-3540262176
• Product Dimensions: 10.3 x 7.5 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,179,514 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars The best cardiac MRI book, January 23, 2006

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John Rosenbaum - See all my reviews

This review is from: Clinical Cardiac MRI (Medical Radiology: Diagnostic Imaging) (Paperback)

I have looked at several cardiac MRI books and this is the best I have seen. Still a little wordy, but more practical than the other books out there.

5.0 out of 5 stars Best clinical cardiac MR book, July 21, 2009

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Attila Toth - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Clinical Cardiac MRI (Medical Radiology: Diagnostic Imaging) (Paperback)

The structure of the book is convenient. It covers major topics in details. The chapters are well edited and there's no disturbing difference between them. The chapter about contrast materials written by Ni and Dymarkowski coveres the topic extensively. Cardiomyopathies are represented pretty well especially taking into account that it was published in 2005. Congenital heart diseases are also covered well. I haven't sensed significant vendor influence while reading the book.
Although time passes by and when it comes to cardiac MR - books can become outdated - but this one had kept its leading position. Especially if I take the softcover version, which may be even affordable for costumers from Eastern-Europe. Highly recomended for all clinicians before (or after) engaging in this field.
I'm definitely looking forward to see the next edition.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great cardiac MRI book!, October 3, 2008

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Carola Valenzuela Reeves (Santiago de Chile) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Clinical Cardiac MRI (Medical Radiology: Diagnostic Imaging) (Paperback)

This is the most comprehensive cardiac MR book you can have for the price. The book is fully loaded with pictures and the chapters are very detailed. The companion CD rom is somewhat difficult to play, but works even with Vista. Movie files are .mov and the cases are awesome.