The newest edition of the best selling Essentials in Nuclear Medicine Imaging ! The cardiac and neoplasm chapters have been thoroughly updated, there is more discussion and new images related both to gated cardiac SPECT and PET scanning for neoplasms, and the role of new technologies, such as CT angiography for pulmonary embolism and fusion imaging has also been included.
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Apply the latests best practices thanks to extensive updates of clinical guidelines that reflect recent changes in the practice of nuclear medicine, including the use of sodium fluoride (F-18 FDG for infections and Na F-18 for skeletal imaging), suggested radiopharmaceuticals for imaging various types of tumors, and imaging procedures and new classification schemes for pulmonary embolism.
Effectively use PET/CT in imaging neoplasms with coverage of the most current indications.
Manage radiation safety concerns using quality control procedures for hybrid imaging equipment, patient and radiation safety checklists fo I-131 therapy for hyperthyroidism and thyroid cancer, and recommended pediatric administered doses and guidelines.
Get a clear view of the current state of imaging from high-quality images - 35% new to this edition
