Clinical Doppler ultrasound [E-Book]

Physics: Principles, Practice and Artefacts -- Haemodynamics and Blood Flow -- The Carotid and Vertebral Arteries; Transcranial Colour Doppler -- The Peripheral Arteries -- The Peripheral Veins -- The Aorta and Inferior Vena Cava -- Haemodialysis Access -- The Liver -- The Kidneys -- Solid Organ Transplantation -- Doppler Imaging of the Prostate -- Doppler Ultrasound of the Penis -- Doppler Imaging of the Scrotum -- Doppler Ultrasound of the Female Pelvis -- Clinical Applications of Doppler Ultrasound in Obstetrics -- Interventional and Intraoperative Doppler -- Microbubble Ultrasound Contrast Agents -- Appendix: System Controls and Their Uses.

Clinical Doppler Ultrasound offers an accessible, comprehensive introduction and overview of the major applications of Doppler ultrasound and their role in patient management. The new edition of this medical reference book discusses everything you need to know to take full advantage of this powerful modality, from anatomy, scanning, and technique, to normal and abnormal findings and their interpretation. It presents just the right amount of Doppler ultrasonography information in a compact, readable format! Make the most informed Doppler imaging decisions possible by gaining a thorough understanding of the advantages and disadvantages of using Doppler ultrasound, as well as the basic principles behind its techniques and technologies. Acquire optimal images and avoid errors with the help of detailed protocols and high-quality, full-color illustrations throughout.