- Covers the full discipline of Neurosonology
- Provides a comprehensive description of TCD techniques and interpretation
- Concise and practical reference on cerebrovascular ultrasound
This book provides a comprehensive and concise, review of the fundamental concepts and clinical indications for Transcranial Doppler (TCD) imaging.
An overview of the physics of ultrasonography as it pertains to TCD is presented, as well as neuroanatomy and cerebrovascular physiology in healthy and diseased states. Recommended protocols for neuroimaging are reviewed and serves as a guide for existing neurovascular laboratories and medical systems seeking to develop laboratories that are in need of a guide to establish their own protocols.
Contents Overview- Principles of TCD Sonography
- Overview of Pertinent Cerebral Vascular Anatomy
- Cerebral Blood Flow and Cerebrovascular Physiology
- TCD Procedures and Protocols:
- Complete TCD Exam
- Monitoring in the Neuro-intensive care setting
- Monitoring for Emboli Detection
