Imaging Physics Case Review

by: R. Brad Abrahams DO(Author),Walter Huda MD(Author),William F Sensakovic PhD DABR MRSC(Author)

Publisher: Elsevier

Publication Date: 13 Mar. 2019

Language: English

Print Length: 400 pages

ISBN-10: 0323428835

ISBN-13: 9780323428835

Book Description

Master the critical physics content you need to know with this new title in the popular Case Review series. Imaging Physics Case Review offers a highly illustrated, case-based preparation for board review to help residents and recertifying radiologists succeed on exams and demonstrate a clinical understanding of physics, patient safety, and improvement of imaging accuracy and interpretation.Presents 150 high-yield case studies organized by level of difficulty, with multiple-choice questions, answers, and rationales that mimic the format of certification exams.Uses short, easily digestible chapters and high-quality illustrations for efficient, effective leaing and exam preparation.Discusses current advances in all modalities, ensuring that your study is up-to-date and clinically useful.Covers today's key physics topics including radiation safety and methods to prevent patient harm; how to reduce artifacts; basics of radiation doses including dose reduction strategies; cardiac CT physics; advanced ultrasound techniques; and how to optimize image quality using physics principles.Enhanced eBook version included with purchase, which allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices

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Review A unique, case-based approach to this challenging topic - perfect for exam review