(222 pages)

Registry Review in Computed Tomography by: Daniel N. DeMaio publisher: Saunders released: 1996-06-21 ISBN: 0721662854 $39.15

This and concise review book encompasses the physical principles and clinical applications of computed tomography. Specifically geared toward preparing for the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) advanced-level exam, this useful text consists of 3 sample exams following the ARRT format. Also features an appendix with references and brief rationales for each answer.

I used several products including the MIC registry review program but I thought this was most helpful. This included information and anatomy that wasn't included in the other sources. I highly recommend this for any tech that is studing for CT boards.

This book was a great review book. I took my CT registry and passed with flying colors. There were lots of questions from this book on my actual registry. I don't think I would of done as well without it. I suggest it be used as a supplemental book, this book alone can't help you pass. Once you know the basics to CT this book will guide you on the road to be coming and R.T.(CT)

Good book for review. But it lacks some detailed in reviewing anatomy.
The author should in th next edition mention all the anatomical areas pointed on thwe image regardless of whether they are part of the question. Example: on an image where we have 1,2,3,4, and only #1 is the answer to the question, we should have the answer to the remaining 2,3,4. That would be very helpful

Gets the technologist ready for the CT board type questions that will be on the registry. However, I would highly recommend this be as a supplement to other readings such as the MIC and Romans books/study guides because there are some concepts and theories that are just not covered. Good Luck!

Used this book among others to study for the registry that I took in 2005. Alot of material from the book was helpful for test. Highly recommend!! Math in this book is helpful!

(696 pages)

Sectional Anatomy for Imaging Professionals by: Lorrie L. Kelley, Connie Petersen publisher: Mosby released: 2007-01-25 ISBN: 0323020038 $70.88

Designed to serve as both a clinical manual and an instructional tool, this text covers the sectional anatomy of the entire body in an easy-to-understand, comprehensive format. The user-friendly design of the book presents actual, diagnostic-quality images from both MRI and CT modalities, side-by-side with line drawings to illustrate the planes of anatomy most commonly imaged. Concise explanations describe the location and function of the anatomy, and each image clearly labels all pertinent anatomic structures to aid in location and identification of anatomy during actual clinical examinations. The result is a practical guide that improves the imaging professional's ability to consistently produce the best possible diagnostic images. Instructor resources are available; please contact your Elsevier sales representative for details.

• Side-by-side presentations of images and line drawings on the same page spread allow the reader to see correlations between line drawings of physical anatomy and actual, diagnostic-quality CT and MR images.
• Over 1,300 images and detailed line drawings demonstrate sectional anatomy for every plane of the body that is commonly imaged.
• Pathology boxes briefly describe common pathologies related to the anatomy being discussed to form connections between the scans in the text and common pathologies readers are likely to encounter in practice.
• Summary tables organize anatomic information for each major muscle group, listing the muscles, points of origin and insertion, and functions.

• Anatomic maps - line drawings that show the angle and level of each scan - appear with the actual scans, so readers can easily access the proper orientation for scanning and identifying anatomy.
• 290 new scans, including more 3D and vascular images, demonstrate current technology.
• A new introductory chapter provides a foundation by teaching the terminology related to sectional anatomy and preparing the reader for more complex content that follows.

Has tons of true to life CT images, great descriptions, easy to follow. Also recommend obtaining the workbook that goes along with it. Together they help the understanding process faster and clearer. Don't even need to attend a class with these books!

This was the required text for my Sectional Anatomy course, as part of my radiography curriculum. I found the layout of the book disorganized and frustrating. I felt it would have been helpful and appropriate for the text to address the sequencing of CT/MRI images instead of showing a random shot here or there...I suppose that's difficult to do without a multimedia/interactive presentation, but I still had alot of trouble learning via this text. I found the abbreviated captions virtually useless and ill-concieved. It's one thing if you're tyring to quiz yourself and want a hint, but if you're trying to learn from scratch, it would have made much more sense seeing the long-hand terms written out in the columns so we know what we're looking at. Having to glance down at the caption and search for the abbreviation in question proved very distracting to the learning process. And the written text was...well, not enough text. Instead of offering helpful ways to differentiate and remember the many different body parts and structures, the text follows a very robotic "the A bone connects to the B bone which leads to the C artery and supplies the D organ...". I felt overwhelmed with similar-sounding descriptions and didn't take much away from the learning experience that wasn't lost in days. If I already had an understanding of cross-sectional anatomy before using this text, it may have served as a succinct review, but given the fact it is assigned to first-time X-sectional learners I felt it was too abstract and devoid of personality. If I decide to go into CT or MRI in the future, I plan on selling this book and doing a little research on finding the best and most current text available at the time. I can tell this one won't age well.

For some images of the book, the contrast and qaulity of images can be clearer. Otherwise a book book for sectional anatomy learners and as a book of reference.

As a teacher of Sectional Anatomy I rate this the best available inexpensive textbook. It's images are beginning to age a bit, especially the CTs, but it still competes well in the available market. It is well organized to teach anatomy, but in spite of using most images from a few series of scans in each chapter, it makes no attempt to order them in sequential fashion. I don't believe the book organization should be revised for this. I just want the captions to provide a clue to sequencing. Of course, we can figure it out, but for students, that's difficult.

We used this book in x-ray technology school and in preparation for the CT exam. The images are alright, although some of them are not the best quality. Also, by the time you get to the point of learning cross sectional anatomy you should have a deep knowledge of human anatomy, so I really don't see why the writer wasted so much useful space by writing about structure and physiology. I also didn't like the labeling, because instead of using numbers like most books do, they used abbreviations... kind of a give-away if you try to practice.

(144 pages)

Pocket Atlas of Body CT Anatomy (Radiology Pocket Atlas Series) by: W. Richard Webb, Michael B Gotway publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins released: 2002-02-01 ISBN: 0781736633 $17.96

SMALL SIZE, EASY TO CARRY BUT WITH NO PARTICULAR THINGS TO POINT OUT. GOOD FOR BEGINNERS.

Excellent images. Webb and Gotway have hit a home tun with this one.

Excellent up-to-date images. Webb and Gotway have hit a home run with this book.

(432 pages)

CT & MRI Pathology : A Pocket Atlas by: Michael L Grey, Jagan Mohan Ailinani publisher: McGraw-Hill Medical released: 2003-04-23 ISBN: 007138040X $35.16

This pocket atlas includes unmatched state-of-the-art CT and MRI images of 110 common pathologies organized by body system and type of pathology. The easy-reference format provides a concise overview of pathology, etiology, epidemiology, signs and symptoms, imaging characteristics, treatment, and prognosis. Features a separate pediatric section and detailed index guides.

As a 2nd year Radiology resident, this book is a good primer for CT and MRI correlates. It's in no way a substitute for a text or full-series discussion, but to solidify key concepts of common pathology as your reviewing cases initially, it's hard to beat.
Cheap and Introductory...a good buy.

This is a very good portable resource, offering a review regarding common pathologies. This will help you to identify the meanly characteristics of the diseases. The price is accessible. Good quality images.

This is a great book. Each section gives a description and image (CT and/or MR) of most pathologies as well as its etiology,epidemiology, signs and symptoms, which sequences best visualize the pathology, treatment, and even a prognosis.
The book covers everything from head to feet.

very good, nice to see some pathology and where to look for it..
useful during internship at mri

(79 pages)

A Pocket Atlas of Normal CT Anatomy of the Head and Brain (Radiology Pocket Atlas Series) by: Michelle M Smith, Timothy L Smith publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins released: 2001-01-15 ISBN: 0781729491 $17.96

Nice little atlas, although ENT doctors get more out of it than neuro doctors.

(429 pages)

Fundamentals of Body Ct (3rd Edition) by: W. Richard Webb, William Brant, Nancy Major publisher: Saunders released: 2005-10-03 ISBN: 1416000305 $68.83

A favorite of radiology residents and practitioners alike, Fundamentals of Body CT makes it remarkably simple to learn how to perform and interpret CT scans. The completely revised and updated 3rd Edition covers the most recent advances in CT technique, including the use of multislice CT to diagnose chest, abdominal, and musculoskeletal abnormalities, as well as the expanded role of 3D CT and CT angiography in clinical practice. The result is today's most accessible, affordable introduction to body CT!

• Highlights the information essential for interpreting CTs and the salient points needed to make diagnoses.
  
• Reviews how the anatomy of every body area appears on a CT scan.
  
• Presents comprehensive guidance in a concise format.
  
• Offers step-by-step instructions on how to perform all current CT techniques.
  
• Provides a survey of major CT findings for a variety of common diseaseswith an emphasis on those findings that help to differentiate one condition from another.

• Features new chapters on CT of abdominal and pelvic trauma.
  
• Presents updated abdominal chapters with recently reported findings and the latest pathological terminology.
  
• Offers a revised musculoskeletal section that highlights abnormalities of the axial skeleton typically identified or diagnosed using body CT.
  
• Includes increased coverage of high-resolution lung CT and solitary nodules.
  
• Provides full-chapter coverage of hot topics such as (Ch. 4) Mediastinum - Lymph Node Abnormalities & Masses · (Ch. 6) Lung Disease · (Ch. 18) Trauma CT of the Abdomen & Pelvis · and (Ch. 19) CT Angiography of the Abdomen & Pelvis.

FYI: Book content is good, however the crafting/binding is poor. Without much use several pages are falling off.

This book cover all the basic stuff needed in body ct. It should be used as a introduction to the subject.
Highly recommended.

I am a first-year Radiology resident that was looking for an introductory book that was easy to finish on my first Body CT rotation. The Fundamentals book was a good text with all the necessary info to build upon. The only negative thing I have to say is that the quality of the binding was terrible. After about a week the binding fell apart so that now the final 150+ pages are no longer bound to the book. I'm pretty finiky about books and take care of them, so it's pretty disappointing. Otherwise, its a good first text.

This is a great book with excellent information on body CT imaging.

The reason I give it three stars instead of five is that it's basically an excerpt from the main text of Fundamentals of Diagnostic Radiology.
If you already own that book, don't buy this one.

Otherwise, I highly recommend it.

An ideal text for easy use which highlights the basic anatomy needed for interpreting CTs and the salient points needed to make diagnosis.

(176 pages)

Computed Tomography by: Stewart C. Bushong publisher: McGraw-Hill Medical released: 2000-05-04 ISBN: 0071343547 $18.88

Here's everything students must know about computed tomography to excel in the classroom, score big on the ARRT exams, and thrive in clinical practice. Covers the full range of topics--ultrasound interaction with tissue, the ultrasound beam and image, quality control, the biological effects of ultrasound, image artifacts, and more.

THis book was new just like the ad described and I received it very quickly. THanks a bunch.

I am very impressed by Stewart Bushong's books. This book is concise, easy to follow and presented in a way that keeps your interest. The last time I performed a CT scan was in 1987. I am preparing to work on a 16 slice unit and this is one of the books I chose to help me get up to par in CT. I have been doing MRI since '87...lots have changes have occurred in CT imaging and I know Bushong can help me catch up!

I PASSED MY REGISTRY SO I GUESS IT WORKED. LOVE BUSHONG SINCE I TOOK HIS COURSE IN RAD SCHOOL IN HOUSTON. HE IS VERY SMART BUT SOMETIMES CAN BE A LITTLE OVER MY HEAD. STILL A GREAT BOOK TO STUDY FROM.

good review of important physics of CT.
This however is only a small part of the registry.
If you want to prepare for the registry get Medical Imaging Consultants book.

I purchased this book for a quick review. I have already passed my boards and wanted a refresher. This book was not the book to use for that. It was written elementarily. I think if you only knew little about CT it could be helpful. Or if you didn't understand something, maybe it would help explain things better.

(430 pages)

Computed Tomography: Physical Principles, Clinical Applications, and Quality Control by: Euclid Seeram publisher: Saunders released: 2001-01-15 ISBN: 0721681735 $71.96

This book is dedicated to the subject of computed tomography physics. The new edition of this comprehensive text includes the very latest in computed tomography principles, applications, and technology. This resource discusses multi-slice computed tomography in detail with coverage of fundamental physical principles, image reconstruction, and applications such as 3-D imaging, fluoroscopy, angiography, virtual reality imaging, and volume scanning. This book also contains 22 quality control tests for CT scanners. It includes many completely updated chapters, revised illustrations, and new contributors. This is an essential reference textbook for anyone in the field of radiologic technology.

A Volume in the Saunders Contemporary Imaging Techniques Series

This book is terrible. It rambles on about topics and then says we don't even use them in CT. So why did I just read all that? The parts that I feel could use more discussion are barely touched. I do not recommend this book.

The book if very informative overall. Great look into physics formulas. However, it had a bad tendency of misusing or not clarifying terms. CURRENT Convolution/Fourier transform needs to be expanded. Furthermore, the book jumped around a lot. It would begin to describe a concept...stop... then complete the idea in a later chapter. The books limit is on 4 slice scanners. Since it was published in 2001, there is no mention of 16-64 slice scanners. When it came down to discussing modern equipment, the text very fell short. It is full of great pictures. I found more useful info off of the Siemens website.

This would be a great book if it were current.

I am going to buy: Computed Tomography : Fundamentals, System Technology, Image Quality, Applications (Hardcover)
by Willi A. Kalender

It looks more promising.

ETA

This book has a wealth of information on CT. It is intended for the serious, hard core CT tech or Doctor who would like to know the intricate in's and outs' of CT. There are many pages of equations used to derive the intricacies of the CT process. What this book is NOT is a good review text for the CT registry. The information is there, but it is extremely hard to find because the Index is limited in scope. For example, looking for "Pixel" in the index turns up nothing. "Voxel" likewise turns up nothing. I realize these are very basic terms, and any tech looking to take the registry should know these by heart, but it is indicative of the lack in the index. Other terms that one would like to brush up on are also not there. If I were to do it over again, I would not buy this book to review for the CT Registry. otto

If I had depended on this book alone, I would not have passed the CT Registry. I bought this book originally and felt I wasn't getting what I needed, so I went to MIC and bought their course. That isn't perfect either, but between the two we had success. I didn't feel like the physics of CT was explained at the level that I or the people I was studying with could understand. I feel that this book needs to be more comprehensive. There was not nearly enough anatomy or how to figure dose, pitch, etc. Maybe it was just all over my head and I needed it explained in simpler terms. It is a good tool, but certainly not all the information you need to test.

This review was written by Debra A. Durick., MPA.,RT(R)(CT)(M) of the University of South Alabama and appeared in Radiologic Technology (March/April 2001): "The second edition of this book improves on the first. Now in paperback, it has more graphics and illustrations and is an excellent textbook for teaching as well as a helpful resource for individuals planning to take the Registry Exam in computed tomography. The author has expanded the text with updated and new information on spiral/helical CT, realtime CT fluoroscopy, virtual endoscopy and CT angiography. Mr Seeram presents the material in an organized sequence, beginning with the history of CT and continuing with information on CT physics, data acquisition, computers, image quality assurance, new information on ways CT is being used today, pediatric CT and protocols. The information flows well, building on itself with each chapter. After introducing information, Mr Seeram thoroughly discusses it in an understandable manner. In particular he does an excellent job of explaining difficult concepts sunc as back projection, volume scanning, the role of computers in CT, quality assurance and the physical principles of CT. The graphics and illustrations are self-explanatory and are used throughout the text to reiterate the difficult information discussed. The author is an excellent teacher in the area of CT and anyone can gain from his explanations. The first edition of this textbook is used in our advanced CT classes and has been an asset for these classes. The book is worth its cost, considering the information it provides. Its strengths are the easily understandable explanations of difficult information and the excellent graphics and illustrations which reinforce the information covered. The summary comparison of three different manufacturers' units at the back of the book helps readers understand the different terminology used by different manufacturers. I do not find any weaknesses, except possibly a little less information on basic computer components. I would recommend this as a course textbook and as a reference text for anyone taking the Registry exam."

(512 pages)

Fundamentals of Sectional Anatomy: An Imaging Approach by: Denise L. Lazo publisher: CENGAGE Delmar Learning released: 2004-09-10 ISBN: 0766861724 $72.76

Whether you are studying radiography, preparing to take the CT or MRI exams or are interested in learning more about anatomy, this dynamic new book will help you learn the fundamentals of sectional anatomy. Starting at the vertex of the skull and descending to the symphysis pubis, numerous line drawings and two complete sets of fully labeled images are included in each section to strengthen the learning process. The vertical column and major joints of the upper and lower extremities are also included as well as a separate chapter on facial bones and sinuses for the most complete presentation and realistic exposure to sectional anatomy available. Review sections at the end of each chapter assess your knowledge for a comprehensive learning experience.

I bought this book to study for the CT registry. I was not sure if it covered all the anatomy that may be asked on the registry. When i was in the radiography program, we studied in detail every bone and every part of that bone. An example of this book is when talking about facial bones, it simply states mandible. It does not mention ramus, mandibular fossa, symphysis ect... This makes it easier to learn of course by not have alot of small detailed anatomy to memorize but i'm not sure that this is a good thing. Also, it could include longer tests, and maybe some diagram labeling.

This is a very useful book for CT/MRI Technologists. The images are current and the labeling of anatomy is more detailed than most cross sectional books for Technologist. It is very helpful for Neuoro anatomy, but could use additional labeling.

This is an excellent book!!! Anatomy Pictures and Images are excellent!!! Highly suggest for any MRI student or tech!!!

(286 pages)

Cardiac CT Imaging: Diagnosis of Cardiovascular Disease by: Denise L. Lazo publisher: Springer released: 2006-03-31 ISBN: 1846280281 $111.00

CT is an accurate technique for assessing cardiac structure and function, but advances in computing power and scanning technology have resulted in increased popularity. It is useful in evaluating the myocardium, coronary arteries, pulmonary veins, thoracic aorta, pericardium, and cardiac masses; because of this and the speed at which scans can be performed, CT is even more attractive as a cost-effective and integral part of patient evaluation. This book collates all the current knowledge of cardiac CT and presents it in a clinically relevant and practical format appropriate for both cardiologists and radiologists. The images have been supplied by an experienced set of contributing authors and represent the full spectrum of cardiac CT. As increasing numbers have access to cardiac CT scanners, this book provides all the relevant information on this modality. A CD-ROM is included containing a large number of cardiac CT images and videos, providing the reader with a dynamic primer in cardiac CT diagnosis.

CD Contents:

1. Orientation to axial images (135 images)

2. Orientation to 3D images (119 images)

3. Coronary artery calcium axial images (2 images)

4. Ejection fraction/short axis (1 video)

5. Circulation time axial images and graph (3 images)

6. CT coronary angiography (8 videos)

7. Left atrial 3D anatomy (8 videos, 1 image)

8. Extracardiac vascular anatomy (4 videos)

9. Cardiac MRI (11 videos)

This is a great book for those beginning to learn cardiac CT. The physics part is not very extensive, but is clear enough for a non-radiologist (ie cardiology fellow) to follow.

I bought this book because I had heard of Budoff and ended up completing the course offered by Rumberger. The book was thorough yet concise, easy to read yet containing complicated subject matter. My friend bought a different CT book and he ended up reading mine becuase he liked it better. Definately would recommend the book. The book will also help you fly through Level II training.

Best delivered price. Quick delivery. Doesn't get any better!

A reasonably helpful book when learning how to do cardiac ct.
Latter chapters seem a bit out of context (?? written earlier than the first half of the book).

this is the best cardiac CT textbook I have found. Very useful for those entering the field, as well as those who have been in the field for a while