Vascular and Interventional Radiology

Get the essential tools you need to make an accurate diagnosis with Vascular and Interventional Radiology: The Requisites! This bestselling volume delivers the conceptual, factual, and interpretive information you need for effective clinical practice in vascular and interventional radiology, as well certification and recertification review. Master core knowledge the easy and affordable way with clear, concise text enhanced by at-a-glance illustrations, boxes, and tables - all completely rewritten to bring you up to date with today’s state of the art in vascular and interventional radiology. New to this edition Master the latest techniques for liver-directed cancer interventions; arterial and venous interventions including stroke therapy; thoracic duct embolization; peripheral arterial interventions; venous interventions for thrombosis and reflux; percutaneous ablation procedures; and much more. Prepare for the written board exam and for clinical practice with critical information on interventional techniques and procedures. Clearly visualize the findings you’re likely to see in practice and on exams with vibrant full-color images and new vascular chapter images. Access the complete, fully searchable text and downloadable images online with Expert Consult. By John A. Kaufman, MD, Chief of Vascular and Interventional Radiology, Professor of Interventional Radiology, Diagnostic Radiology and Surgery, Dotter Interventional Institute, Oregon Health and Sciences University, Portland, OR and Michael J. Lee, MD, Professor of Radiology, Department of Radiology, Beaumont Hospital and Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, Dublin, Ireland Table of Contents Vascular Pathology   Fundamentals of Angiography   Noninvasive Vascular Imaging , Constantino S. Pena Vascular Interventions   Carotid and Vertebral Arteries , Gary M. Nesbit Upper-Extremity Arteries   Upper-Extremity, Neck, and Central Thoracic Veins   Pulmonary Circulation   Thoracic Aorta   Abdominal Aorta and Pelvic Arteries   Visceral Arteries   Renal Arteries   Inferior Vena Cava and Tributaries   Portal and Hepatic Veins Lower-Extremity Arteries   Lower-Extremity Veins             Image-Guided Percutaneous Biopsy   Percutaneous Abscess and Fluid Drainage   GI Tract Intervention   Biliary Intervention   Gallblader Intervention   Percutaneous Genitourinary Intervention   Image-Guided Breast Intervention Musculoskeletal Intervention Image-Guided Tumor Ablation - Basic Principles   Image-Guided Ablation of Renal Tumors   Image-Guided Ablation as a Treatment Option for Thoracic Malignancies Image-Guided Ablation of Liver