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by:  Hugue Ouellete, Patrice Tetreault

This book was written with the intention to pursue Dr. Stephen Goldberg's vision to make
learning ridiculously simple. It is designed to rapidly teach the clinically vital components
of radiology. The reader will acquire a solid approach to radiographic examinations com-
monly interpreted without radiologist assistance, and will become comfortable at recogniz-
i ng common and dangerous conditions. Although this book is intended for medical students
and interns, it is also useful for nurses, nurse practitioners and X-ray technicians.
This small text is not meant to be a synopsis of the broad field of radiology. Radiographic
examinations interpreted by medical students and interns in the emergency room or on the
ward are emphasized, while more advanced topics are ignored. For example, plain radio-
graphs of the chest, abdomen and bones are discussed. Small chapters on the intravenous
pyelogram and computed tomography (CT) of the head are also included. However, several
topics such as barium studies, ultrasonography and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) are
underemphasized or completely ignored.
Each chapter is subdivided into Radiographic Anatomy, Approach and Specific Problem
sections. In the Radiographic Anatomy sections, key anatomical landmarks are identified
using simplified illustrations. In the Approach sections, reading of the radiographic exami-
nation is explained using analogies, illustrative cartoons and mnemonics. In the Specific
Problem sections, the radiographic findings of the most common and deadly conditions
are discussed.
Much of this book was written in the Greek islands, where "simplicity" is a way of life. We
hope that simplicity is reflected in this work, and that you will have as much fun learning
about radiology as we did writing about it.

Clinical Radiology Made Ridiculously Simple

 


Preface

Our main goal in this book was the creation of a concise text on current radiologic imaging for medical students and residents interested in radiology. After two introductory chapters, an organ-system approach is followed. Applicable imaging techniques and their use and indications are discussed in each organ-related chapter. Question-oriented exercises targeting common diseases in each organ system are included.

The first chapter describes the various diagnostic imaging techniques that are available: conventional radiography, nuclear medicine, ultrasonography, computed tomography, and magnetic resonance imaging. In recent years, many new techniques such as CT angiography, CT colonography, MR angiography, and MR cholangiopancreatography have emerged as new generations of CT and MR equipment have been developed. The second chapter introduces the physics of radiation and its related biological effects and basic technical considerations for ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging. The remaining chapters focus on individual organ systems, including the heart, lungs, breast, bones, joints, abdomen, urinary tract, alimentary tract, liver, biliary system, pancreas, brain, and spine. These organ-based chapters are similarly structured for consistency. Each chapter first briefly describes the relevant recent imaging developments within each organ system and then the imaging techniques that are applicable for evaluating each organ system are reviewed and the normal anatomy is illustrated. Commonly used radiologic techniques in all areas are described in the first chapter so that repetition is avoided. Then each chapter discusses the selection of appropriate techniques with an emphasis on the proper sequencing of imaging examinations. These choices are based on the clinical presentation, the need for patient preparation and potential conflicts between techniques. The final section of these chapters is the imaging exercises with questions. Each exercise consists of numerous images and specific questions focusing on common diseases or symptoms. One question per case is used in all exercises and the case and question numbers match for clarity. A short list of recent pertinent general readings and references is included at the end of each chapter.

We hope that this book will help medical students and residents not specializing in radiology to better understand and select the many imaging modalities now available for examining their patients. Our further hope is that the interactive exercises presented will familiarize our readers with the more common diseases that current radiologic imaging can most effectively evaluate.

We wish to thank Allen D. Elster, MD Director of the Division of Radiologic Sciences and Professor and Chairman of the Department of Radiology of the Wake Forest University School of Medicine, and C. Douglas Maynard, MD, now retired former Director of Division of Radiologic Sciences and Professor and Chairman of the Department of Radiology of the Wake Forest University School of Medicine, who have provided us with the supportive environment needed to complete this endeavor. This book would also not have been possible without the able support of Martin J. Wonsiewicz, Marc Strauss, Shelley Reinhardt, and their fine associates at Lange Medical Books/McGraw-Hill and Jackie Henry at Techbooks.

 

The key for any beginning radiologist who wishes to recognize pathological findings is to first acquire an ability to distinguish them from normal ones. This outstanding guide gives beginning radiologists the tools they need to systematically approach and recognize normal MR and CT images.

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A Practical Approach to Transesophageal Echocardiography
By Albert C Perrino, Scott T Reeves

• Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
• Number Of Pages: 512
• Publication Date: 2007-11-01
• ISBN-10 / ASIN: 0781773296
• ISBN-13 / EAN: 9780781773294

Product Description:
Now in its Second Edition, with full-color illustrations throughout, this practical manual provides a basic introduction to the "how-to's" of diagnostic and intraoperative transesophageal echocardiography. It covers all types of heart surgery in which TEE is used and addresses clinical challenges in specific settings such as the ICU and anatomic regions such as the thoracic aorta. Each chapter includes multiple-choice questions for exam preparation. The book is portable and easy to use in the operating room. This edition includes full-color echocardiograms in all chapters and colorized and revamped drawings. A new chapter covers cardiac masses and embolic sources.

 

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