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VASCULAR ULTRASOUND
Vascular Ultrasound
How, Why and When
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Third Edition

By
Abigail Thrush, BSc(Physics), MSc(Medical Physics), MIPEM (member of the Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine), Medical Physicist, Bart's, London, UK
Timothy Hartshorne, HND in Biology, Chief Vascular Technologist, Vascular Studies Unit, Leicester Royal Infirmary, University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, Leicester, UK

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Description
This book provides an understanding of the underlying scientific principles in the production of B-mode and Colour Flow imaging and Spectral Doppler sonograms. A basic description of common vascular diseases is given along with a practical guide as to how ultrasound is used to detect and quantify the disease. Possible treatments of common vascular diseases and disorders are outlined. Ultrasound is often used in post-treatment assessment and this is also discussed. The role of ultrasound in the formation and follow-up of haemodialysis access is a growing field and is covered in detail.

Audience
Ultrasonographers, vascular scientists, vascular technologists, radiologists, vascular surgeons

Bibliographic details
Hardbound, 320 pages, publication date: SEP-2009
ISBN-13: 978-0-443-06918-5
ISBN-10: 0-443-06918-2
Imprint: CHURCHILL LIVINGSTONE


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Last update: 25 Nov 2009
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