...the thrice-yearly journal for medical imaging professionals worldwide.

Controversies and Consensus in Imaging and Intervention
     Encourages debate and informs:
  • Computed tomography radiologists
  • Interventional cardiologists
  • Interventional radiologists
  • MRI radiologists
  • Radiographers
  • Nurses
  • Pharmacists
  • Practice managers

A growing readership
The demand for C2I2 continues to increase: C2I2 is now delivered to 103 countries and more than 8000 copies of each issue are distributed (up from 6500 in 2003). Requests for the journal via the C2I2 website have increased from 450 to more than 1600.

A broad range of topics
This issue of C2I2 builds on the success of previous issues and, as always, a broad range of topics is covered to ensure that all readers will find subjects of interest to them. Moving forward, we intend to continue publishing articles that address two or more aspects of a particular subject. For example, in this issue we include an article on the role of nuclear medicine in the diagnosis of pulmonary embolism while the next issue will look at the subject from a radiology perspective. In addition, we are beginning a series on adjunctive therapy and the first area to be addressed is antithrombotic therapy for percutaneous coronary intervention.

Encouraging debate
The Editorial Board members are committed to providing high-quality articles that meet the needs of the readers. A survey is currently being undertaken at selected congresses to gain more insight into readers' perceptions of C2I2 and the topics that they would like to see covered. We will be reporting on responses in a future issue, but in the interim we would be delighted to receive feedback from the readership on the journal's content, together with comments and opinions.

Dr Mark Downes
In this issue...
  • Professor Dr Christoph Becker of Munich, Germany discusses the impact of new CT technology on clinical practice, highlighting the capabilities of the latest multi-row scanners. This paper is illustrated by some incredible images showing the detail and quality that are now possible.
  • Dr Patrick Reinartz and Dr Ulrich Buell of Aachen, Germany evaluate the role of lung scintigraphy in the diagnosis of pulmonary embolism and emphasise the importance of making a definitive diagnosis.
  • Dr Pierre Aubry from Paris, France reviews recommendations for antithrombotic therapy in patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention and their application in clinical practice. This is clearly a constantly evolving area with new agents in development and many ongoing trials.
  • Professor José Cacéres considers the special problems involved in undertaking radiological investigations and procedures in the old and very old.With the ageing of the population, this is becoming an increasing challenge.

We hope that you will enjoy reading this issue and that you will find the content useful in your clinical practice. We would encourage you to pass the journal on to colleagues and to contribute comments and opinions about C2I2 to the Editorial Board.


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