This case-based atlas encompasses all aspects of imaging in congenital cardiac defects, cardiac masses, inflammatory and acquired heart diseases, cardiomyopathies and coronary-related pathologies. The chapters begin with a description of the imaging approach, followed by cases comprehensively covering the gamut of clinical scenarios that may be encountered in clinical practice.
The atlas provides pertinent information about each discussed disease state, its imaging diagnosis and recent advances, including role of radiology in management, follow up and prognostication. Cases that may pose as imaging differentials accompany the index case, followed by a variety of companion cases illustrating the possible spectrum of abnormalities that the reader may be confronted with while dealing with the index case.
It acts as a guide for the cardiovascular radiologist, physician, paediatrician, internist, cardiologist, cardiothoracic surgeon as well as radiology residents for inculcating an evidence-based approach for choosing the right imaging algorithm in the given clinical situation. The highly visual design of the atlas enables it to act as a quick and ready reference.
Dr. Sanjiv Sharma (MD) is a former Professor & Head, Dept of Cardiovascular Radiology & Endovascular Interventions at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, retired after a career spanning 41 years in radiology; and 35 years of them in a dedicated cardiac radiology department, founded by him. He was president of the Asia-Pacific Society of Cardiovascular & Interventional Radiology (2004-2006), Indian Society of Vascular & interventional radiology (2003-2006), Indian national registry for Vascular & interventional radiology procedures (1999-2014), ISVIR Research & Education Foundation (2009-2015) and Society for Emergency Radiology (2017-2021). He is the Regional Editor of Cardiovascular & Interventional Radiology (CVIR, official journal of Cardiovascular & Interventional Radiology Society of Europe) since 2009, Associate Editor of Journal of Vascular & Interventional Radiology (JVIR, official journal of the North American Society of Interventional Radiology) since 2010 and Regional Editor of Asia Pacific Journal of Interventional Radiology. He has edited many publications, including, "Update on Imaging and Intervention in Cardiovascular Diseases in 1994; Recent Advances in Imaging and Intervention in Cardiovascular Diseases, (Springer-Verlag, Singapore, 1996); Syllabus: MCVIR'2000, Indian Society of Vascular & Interventional Radiology; Official publications of Indian Society of Vascular & Interventional Radiology (July, 1997- December, 2000); and Needs for development of Interventional Radiology in the Emerging World (International Atomic Energy Agency, 2015, Vienna, Austria), among others. In addition, he has 324 scientific papers in peer-reviewed international and national journals and 68 chapters in books. He has delivered 586 guest lectures and presentations in various meetings and teaching programs outside India (266) and within India (320). He has organized over 40 national & international scientific congresses; and is a regular guest faculty at various national & international forums. He is a member of various national & international scientific societies & bodies; and a visiting professor to various national & international universities. He is also the recipient of various awards & honours, including ML Wig Gold Medal for Clinical Research; life time achievement award from Indian Society of Vascular & Interventional Radiology; Gold Medals from Asia-Pacific Society of Cardiovascular & Interventional Radiology, Indian Society of Vascular & Interventional Radiology and Mongolian Society of Interventional Radiology; distinguished fellowships from the European Society of Cardiovascular & Interventional Radiology & Chinese Society of Interventional Radiology; as well as various national & international orations.
