Diagnostic Ultrasound of the Brain and Peripheral Vessels

Author: Jian Wenhao / Country: Mainland China
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Publish Date: 2006-06-01
Features: This book is divided into 9 chapters and contains 450,000 words (with over 470 illustrations). Its content includes: Transcranial Doppler ultrasonography for detection and diagnosis, cranial diseases, thyroid diseases, two-dimensional and color Doppler ultrasonography for carotid artery diseases, Doppler ultrasonography for vascular diseases of the breast, upper limbs, abdomen, kidney transplantation, pelvic vascular diseases and gynecology/obstetrics, and lower limb vascular diseases. In addition to systematically describing the ultrasound examinations of various parts, the book focuses on explaining the characteristics and clinical significance of pathological sonographic images, especially the discussion on transcranial ultrasound for diagnosing neonatal cranial diseases and adult cerebrovascular lesions, which is at the leading level in China. Aimed at clinical practice, the book strives to reflect the application of recent ultrasonic technologies and achievements in cranial and peripheral vascular diagnosis. It is an authoritative reference book on cranial and peripheral vascular ultrasound, providing guidance for ultrasound diagnostic physicians at all levels. It also holds reference value for clinical physicians, imaging physicians, and faculty and students of medical schools.