This open access book focuses on diagnostic and interventional imaging of the chest breast
heart and vessels. It consists of a remarkable collection of contributions authored by
internationally respected experts featuring the most recent diagnostic developments and
technological advances with a highly didactical approach. The chapters are disease-oriented and
cover all the relevant imaging modalities including standard radiography CT nuclear medicine
with PET ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging as well as imaging-guided interventions.
As such it presents a comprehensive review of current knowledge on imaging of the heart and
chest as well as thoracic interventions and a selection of hot topics. The book is intended
for radiologists however it is also of interest to clinicians in oncology cardiology and
pulmonology.
