While conventional magnetic resonance, X-ray-based, ultrasound, and nuclear medicine techniques are widely used to facilitate diagnosis, inform therapeutic decision-making, provide information regarding prognosis, and monitor therapeutic response in neurologic diseases, their practical value in acute clinical care is not as yet well-defined and the potential future development is not fully appreciated. This book provides a comprehensive survey of best practice for specialists and trainees in neurology, emergency medicine, neuroradiology, radiology, neurosurgery, and critical care. The symptom-based approach guides the choice of the available imaging tools for efficient, accurate, and cost-effective diagnosis to support immediate management of common and complex neurological disorders in the acute setting. Effective examination algorithms are included that integrate neurological and imaging concepts with the practical demands and constraints of emergency care. Written by leading international authorities, the book is extensively illustrated and contains many helpful case-histories.

A comprehensive, symptom-based survey of best practice in using diagnostic imaging in acute neurologic conditions.

About the Author
Massimo Filippi, MD, PhD, Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Neurology, is Professor of Neurology and Director, Neuroimaging Research Unit, Institute of Experimental Neurology, Division of Neuroscience, San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, Milan, Italy. Jack H. Simon, MD, PhD, is Professor of Radiology and Neurology, Oregon Health and Sciences University (OHSU), Neuroradiologist, Portland VA Medical Center, and Adjunct Scientist, Advanced Imaging Research Center, OHSU, Portland, OR, USA.


Book Information
ISBN 9781107035942
Author Massimo Filippi
Format Hardback
Page Count 391
Imprint Cambridge University Press
Publisher Cambridge University Press
Weight(grams) 1020g
Dimensions(mm) 252mm * 194mm * 20mm