Chest Radiology: The Essentials (Essentials Series)

Book info: Chest Radiology: The Essentials (Essentials Series) (Paperback, 384 pages – LWW, 2014) – LWW, 2014. Language: Eng.

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Dive into the essential aspects of chest radiology with this comprehensive resource designed for both seasoned radiologists and medical residents. This updated third edition emphasizes a pattern-recognition approach, helping readers master the nuances of interpreting chest images through detailed correlations between radiographs and CT scans. You'll find the latest classification for lung cancer staging, guidelines for assessing suspected pulmonary embolism—particularly in pregnant patients—and recent recommendations for lung cancer screening using low-dose CT. This edition is packed with behaviorally-based learning objectives aligned with the current curriculum from the Society of Thoracic Radiology’s Education Committee. The book also features a wealth of mnemonics and high-quality imaging examples to facilitate learning. Each chapter includes case-based multiple-choice questions and a self-assessment section, making it an ideal study companion for exam preparation. With the included eBook, you can enjoy enhanced navigation, search capabilities, and additional self-assessment tools, ensuring you have everything you need to excel in cardiothoracic imaging.