Hsu Joe, Shah Amar, Jeudy Jean (eds.) Cardiac Imaging: A Core Review

Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2015. — 325 p. — ISBN: 978-1-496-30061-4.The new American Board of Radiology (ABR) core examination is an all-encompassing core exam, which challenges residents to prove their comprehensive knowledge across the entire specialty. The transition to this new format introduces image-rich, computer-based presentations requiring knowledge of anatomy, pathophysiology, and principles of radiological physics. As opposed to the “fact-based” focus of the previous written examination, there is now a greater emphasis on higher level comprehension of subject matter including synthesis of information, differential diagnosis, and management decisions. Despite this historic change, the availability of quality review material is still lacking. Our goal with this book is to provide a refined source of material that reflects the level of comprehensive information that residents will encounter on the core examination. The questions provided in this book are grouped into key subtopics in cardiac imaging. Many cases are image based, and a subset offers higher-order questions where the user must commit to an answer before advancing to the following associated question.
The curation of exam questions is an arduous process. Study material must be reviewed for clarity and accuracy. References must be relevant and reflect current clinical understanding and practices. In organizing our content, we have strived to provide the best in quality on the topic. The psychometric integrity of the questions in this book reflects the same standards of the ABR, ensuring residents will have quality questions to study from.
We hope that this book serves not only as a key resource for the initial qualifying exam but also as a practical guide preparing for the ABR's Certifying exam and Maintenance of Certification (MOC) exam.
Thank you to the many individuals who without their contributions and support, this book would not have been written. Additionally, we extend tremendous thanks to the staff at Lippincott Williams & Wilkins for providing this opportunity and beneficial help along the way. Finally, we are deeply grateful to our families, who have encouraged us through long hours of work and supported us each step along the way.