Nuclear cardiology is no longer a branch structured solely within nuclear medicine. This is the first book integrating in-depth information from both cardiology and nuclear cardiology and is designed to help nuclear physicians and nuclear cardiologists get a stronger grip on the subject. It is unique in that it acknowledges the need for cardiology as the fundamental knowledge base for nuclear cardiology. The text is divided into four sections covering all major topics in cardiology and nuclear cardiology: Basic Sciences and Cardiovascular Diseases Diagnostic Modalities Nuclear Cardiology Management of Cardiovascular Diseases