Primer of Diagnostic ImagingWhat started as the notes from a Massachusetts General Hospital resident is now the second edition of a well-respected exam review tool. Primer of Diagnostic Imaging covers the standard subspecialties, as well as radiologic physics, nuclear physics, nuclear medicine, radio- pharmaceuticals, and interventional radiology. Information is presented in a concise, semi-outline style, and all important concepts are illustrated with line drawings. Throughout, tables dispense important clinical and imaging information. * Features nearly 1,800 images, with coverage of all standard subspecialties, plus radiation physics, nuclear physics, nuclear imaging, contrast agents, and interventional radiology |
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