Kowalczyk's Pathology for Imaging Technologists

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.

• 1. Introduction to Pathology2. Skeletal System3. Respiratory System4. Cardiovascular System5. Abdomen and Gastrointestinal System6. Hepatobiliary System7. Urinary System8. Nervous System9. Hematopoietic System10. Reproductive System11. Endocrine System12. Traumatic Disease

"The purpose of this book is to give radiologic technology students a broad overview of pathologies they will encounter as technologists. Every unit has clear objectives that help define and describe each pathology.... [It] will be most useful for students in conjunction with instruction.... [It] covers each system in a logical manner starting with an anatomy review, covering imaging modalities used, and then an in-depth coverage of several pathologies.... The introductory chapter has excellent updated images and charts. It is an excellent review of terminology, biology terms used later in the chapters, and a breakdown of the etiologies that follow each system. Each chapter has detailed images, both in radiographic form and in diagrams. Every chapter lists charts including a pathologic summary.... would benefit greatly from adding a technique part to these charts to discuss additive and subtractive disease.... an excellent resource for radiology technology students to utilize to meet their pathology ARRT criteria." Review by Laura Wegs, BS, RT(R) (Froedtert Hospital), ©Doody's Review Service, 2025.