Vascular Diagnosis Hardcover - 2004 - 1st Edition

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The field of noninvasive vascular diagnosis is expanding, and there is a need in this field for a concise overview of the various imaging options available to the vascular team. In the last 5 years, the vascular center has become a standard model for vascular diagnosis and treatment with representatives from the worlds of vascular surgery, interventional radiology, cardiology, and vascular medicine. This book, edited by Drs. Mansour and Labropoulos, describes all of the various diagnostic options available today in 50+ chapters. Experts from various fields tackle vascular imaging of cerebrovascular disease, peripheral atherosclerotic occlusive disease, intra-abdominal occlusive disease, venous disorders, and aneurysms. Additional topics range from basic science subjects such as ultrasound physics and instruments to coding and reimbursement issues.

• Examines all of today's cutting-edge technologies and techniques, including cerebrovascular color-flow scanning - laser Doppler and transcutaneous oxygen measurement - MR and CT angiography - transcranial Doppler - guiding endovascular interventions with color-flow scanning - vein graft evaluation - imaging modalities for the diagnosis of endoleaks - and ultrasound-guided filter placement.
• Features a full-color design throughout and wealth of images and illustrations.
• Reviews the basic and practical science that underlies the technology, such as ultrasound physics and instrumentation.
• Addresses vital issues such as qualifications and competence of vascular laboratory personnel, quality assurance, and certification of the vascular laboratory as well as coding and reimbursement.
• Serves as an excellent reference for both practice and exam preparation.