Contrast Media in Ultrasonography
Subtitle: Basic Principles and Clinical Applications (Medical Radiology / Diagnostic Imaging)
Edition: 1 edition
Publisher: Springer
Published: April 29, 2005
Language: eng
Format: Hardcover
Number of pages: 414
ISBN-13: 9783540407409
Subjects: Ultrasonics; Radiology; Medical / Nursing; Medical; Diagnostic Imaging; Ultrasonography; Clinical applications; Contrast agents; Medical / Radiology & Nuclear Medicine; Physics; Ultrasound; Contrast Media; Microbubbles; methods
Description: Provides a comprehensive account of the physical basis and the clinical applications of microbubble-based contrast agents. The principles underlying the use of specialized contrast-specific imaging techniques and the examination methodology are clearly described. The different clinical applications of microbubble-based agents are extensively explained with the aid of numerous high-quality illustrations, many of which are in color. In addition, research and therapeutic perspectives are addressed.