Drs. Delbeke and Vitola assembled a group of standout contributors in order to create a resource that advances the knowledge and skills of experienced nuclear cardiologists and radiologists while also preparing residents for the cutting-edge field of nuclear cardiology. Diagnostic tools, physics and instrumentation, and radiopharmaceuticals and protocols central to the field are examined. The comprehensive text covers key techniques and the latest technology. Risk assessment, pitfalls, and artifacts are also addressed. Heavily illustrated case presentations highlight situations that readers are likely to encounter in everyday practice.