Optimum utilization of modern vascular diagnostic technology requires expert users. This textbook systematically reviews the working principles and modes of application of techniques applicable to noninvasive and invasive vascular examinations. Physicians will learn how to translate advanced technology into expert vascular evaluation.

I: Diagnostics of Vascular Diseases: State-of-the-Art

Section I: Nonimaging Vascular Diagnostic Methods
Principles and Clinical Applications
Section II: Imaging Vascular Methods Vascular Ultrasonography
Physics and Instrumentation of Doppler Ultrasound
Applications of Doppler Ultrasound
Ultrasound Contrast Agents
Vascular Radiography
X-ray Radiography
X-ray Contrast Agents
Magnetic Resonance Angiography
Computed Tomographic Angiography
Section III: Laboratory Vascular Methods
Assessment of Hemostasis
Assessment of Lipoproteins
Assessment of Homocysteine
Immunologic Assessments
II: Diagnostics of Vascular Diseases: Work-in-Progress
Section I: Imaging Methods
Physics of High-Resolution Ultrasonography
Ultrasound Assessment of Endothelial Vasomotor Function
Intracoronary Ultrasound Imaging
Electron Beam Computed Tomography and Cardiovascular Applications
Intravenous Coronary Angiography with Synchrotron Radiation
Three-Dimensional Reconstruction of Coronary Arteries from X-Ray Projections
Digital Imaging and Data Integration Technology
Section II: Laboratory Methods
Genetic and Molecular Biology Techniques for the Assessment of Vascular Disease
Section III: Future Perspectives
Integrated Approach to Cardiovascular Medicine.