Description
Overview
Webb & Higgins’ Thoracic Imaging, 4th Edition, continues to be the definitive reference for imaging of the heart and lungs. The book offers thorough, up-to-date coverage of both congenital and acquired cardiovascular and pulmonary diseases, integrating the latest advancements and guidelines in thoracic imaging. With comprehensive information curated by expert editors, it serves as an essential resource to support accurate radiologic diagnosis and optimal patient care.
This edition includes updated classifications, new clinical guidelines, and enhanced online features to keep practitioners current in this evolving field. Its extensive use of high-quality color images and clear explanatory tables makes it an invaluable tool for radiologists, pulmonologists, cardiologists, and other medical professionals involved in thoracic imaging.
Key Topics Covered
- Pulmonary infections and diffuse lung diseases
- Mediastinal masses and abnormalities
- Coronary artery computed tomography (CT)
- Myocardial and pericardial diseases
- Ischemic heart disease imaging techniques
- Latest WHO classifications for thoracic pathology
- Impact of artificial intelligence on thoracic imaging
The text contains over 2,700 detailed images that highlight classic and atypical imaging findings. Hundreds of quick-reference tables provide condensed, essential data from landmark studies, enabling fast assimilation of complex information.
These elements collectively support accurate diagnosis and enhance understanding of thoracic disease mechanisms and treatment approaches.
Who This Book Is For
- Radiologists specializing in thoracic imaging
- Pulmonologists and cardiologists seeking imaging insights
- Medical trainees and residents in radiology or internal medicine
- Healthcare professionals interested in cardiovascular and pulmonary diagnostics
- Researchers focusing on thoracic disease and imaging innovations
It is ideal for practitioners requiring a reliable and authoritative source to guide clinical imaging and interpretation across a wide spectrum of thoracic conditions. The book’s balanced approach makes it accessible and useful for both seasoned experts and those new to the field.
With its thorough updates and clarity of presentation, the volume supports continuing education and clinical decision-making in fast-changing specialties.
Why Add This Book To Your Library
As the fourth edition of a landmark text, this book integrates cutting-edge research, evolving clinical protocols, and emerging technologies in thoracic imaging. Its comprehensive scope and practical orientation ensure that it remains relevant and indispensable for clinical practice.
The combination of expert editorial leadership, extensive image repositories, and concise data summaries empowers clinicians to deliver precise diagnoses and improve patient outcomes. Additionally, the book’s attention to new WHO classifications and AI influences reflects current trends and prepares readers for future advances in the field.
Authors
This edition is expertly overseen by two lead editors renowned for their expertise in pulmonary and cardiac imaging. Their leadership sustains the high standards set by the founding authors of this definitive work.
- Travis Scott Henry MD
- Karen Gomes Ordovas MD MAS
Access & Format
Published by LWW in November 2024, this fourth edition is available in hardcover format, comprising 1168 pages of comprehensive content. It is published in English and is accompanied by EPUB and converted PDF digital versions for flexible access.
ISBN-10: 1975199383
ISBN-13: 978-1975199388
