3D Angiographic Atlas of Neurovascular Anatomy and Pathology Review

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(More customer reviews)Initially, this book appears to be confused about who exactly its readers are. It would have been safe for the authors to surmise that, anyone interested in it wouldhave at least a high school and most probably college level education, if not more. Therefore, the explanation of 'catheter' (long hollow tube), 'percutaneously' and 'femoral artery' (groin) were a bit irritating. It is unnecessary to write an atlas in the same fashion as explaining a procedure to a lay person. The first 3 chapters are superfluous. There are many anatomy books and atlases which cover the subject far better. The text and figures in these chapters are not the reason Iwould recommend this book to anyone.This space would have been better used by providing simple practical tips pertaining to 3-D angiography. In fact, these would have been much appreciated by the readers who most likely are interested in, orare practicing angiography and interventions.

The atlas becomes fun to go through from chapter 4 onwards. The thoughtful provision of 2D and 3D angiography in similar projections does enhance knowledge of neurovascular anatomy. Conveniently, the key used with the images remains consistent throughout the book. However, some proof reading prior to publication would have been in order, since occasionally thekey text for a number is missing. However, this is only a minor flaw and does not really detract from the atlas. The presentation of information predominantly pictorially, proved very useful in rapidly acquiring/refreshing knowledge of neurovascular anatomy.

Unfortunately, the last chapter (circle of Willis) also seemed to fail the purpose of an atlas. It was all text, without any accompanying images. It would have been been better to have had images depicting the common variations, rather than providing two and a half pages of text and stating that images ofcomponents of circle of Willis could be foundthroughout the book. On the positive side, a few practical tips e.g., for visualization of basal perforators and evaluation of fistulous connections, are provided in this chapter.

Consideringthere are notmany atlases specifically dealing with 3D neuroangiography, this oneis a useful addition and worth acquiring.

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The first atlas to present neurovascular information and images based on catheter 3D rotational angiographic studies. The spectacular 3D images are extensively labeled and juxtaposed with conventional 2D angiograms for orientation and comparison. Anatomical color drawings and concise descriptions of the major intracranial vascular territories further enhance understanding of the complex cerebral vasculature. This atlas is an indispensable reference for anyone seeking a fuller appreciation of intracranial and cervical anatomy and pathology, regardless of specialty.

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