Kowalczyk's Pathology for Imaging Technologists
- 9th Edition - April 10, 2025
- Latest edition
- Author: Heidi Shelton
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 2 2 4 3 0 - 0
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 2 4 5 6 7 - 1
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Get the essential information you need to master radiographic pathology! Kowalczyk's Pathology for Imaging Technologists, Ninth Edition, introduces the pathologic appearance of common diseases as seen in diagnostic imaging. Organized by body system, this reference uses a clear, easy-to-understand approach to discuss anatomy and physiology, the pathologic process, signs and symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases. It also provides excellent preparation for the radiographic pathology portion of the ARRT® credentialing exam.
- NEW! Information on COVID is added to the Respiratory System chapter and current culture references are incorporated throughout
- NEW! Content reflects the latest ARRT and ASRT content specifications
- UPDATED! Organization arranges information so technique changes are based on disease
- Essential level of coverage right sized for shorter pathology course presents approximately 150 injuries and abnormalities most frequently diagnosed using medical imaging, with a focus on the pathologic conditions you are most likely to encounter in practice
- Summary tables at the ends of chapters provide a quick review of the pathologies covered and the preferred imaging modalities for diagnosis
- Correlative and differential diagnosis discussions explain the diagnostic process and demonstrate the importance of high-quality images
- Standard pedagogy includes chapter outlines and objectives, key terms, and multiple-choice and discussion questions for each chapter (answers provided online on Evolve)
Radiologic Technology Students
1. Introduction to Pathology
2. Skeletal System
3. Respiratory System
4. Cardiovascular System
5. Abdomen and Gastrointestinal System
6. Hepatobiliary System
7. Urinary System
8. Nervous System
9. Hematopoietic System
10. Reproductive System
11. Endocrine System
12. Traumatic Disease
Glossary
Bibliography
Index
2. Skeletal System
3. Respiratory System
4. Cardiovascular System
5. Abdomen and Gastrointestinal System
6. Hepatobiliary System
7. Urinary System
8. Nervous System
9. Hematopoietic System
10. Reproductive System
11. Endocrine System
12. Traumatic Disease
Glossary
Bibliography
Index
- Edition: 9
- Latest edition
- Published: April 10, 2025
- Language: English
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Heidi Shelton
Heidi Shelton is a lecturer who joined the UNLV Radiography program in the fall of 2017. She teaches physics of X-Ray Production, Advanced Techniques in Digital Imaging, Radiographic Pathology and Patient Care while serving as the Clinical Coordinator for the program. Dr. Shelton has been an ARRT Registered Radiologic Technologist since 2006. She also holds a bachelor’s degree in Human Biology and a Doctorate in Chiropractic Medicine from Texas Chiropractic College. Additionally, Dr. Shelton worked as a contributor on the 8th edition and was recommended by Nina Kowalczyk as a successor to her title.
Affiliations and expertise
Clinical Coordinator, Health Physics and Diagnostic Sciences-Radiography, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, USA