Intravascular Ultrasound Imaging

This comprehensive, up-to-date, and thoroughly illustrated text and reference will give vascular surgeons, cardiologists, radiologists, and technologists a complete working knowledge of intravascular ultrasound imaging and the crucial role of this new technology in endovascular diagnosis and therapy. The book reviews the essential principles of vascular pathology and ultrasound imaging and then provides state-of-the-art information on intraluminal ultrasound imaging devices and techniques, including practical guidelines for using catheters, optimizing image quality, and avoiding artifacts. Image interpretation and computerized image reconstruction are also discussed in detail. The final section explains the diagnostic, therapeutic, and experimental applications of intravascular ultrasound, particularly as an adjunct to angioplasty and other current interventional procedures.