Imaging physics

• Main Authors: Abrahams, R. Brad (Author), Huda, Walter (Author), Sensakovic, William F. (Author)
• Format: Book
• Language: English
• Published: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Elsevier 2020
• Series: Case review series
• Subjects: Diagnostic Imaging; Radiology
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• Physical Description: 387 pages illustrations (black and white, and colour) 28 cm
• Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references and index
• ISBN: 9780323428835; 0323428835

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 learning 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