Short description
Contains all forms of ultrasound imaging including transesophagael (TOE), intra operative, epicardial and intravascular as well as the more standard types. The book's purpose is to improve diagnosis of cardiac disease through the use of the latest echocardiographic methods of investigation.
Long description
From its humble beginnings in the 1950's as an adaptation of marine sonar systems, echocardiography has recently grown rapidly in its usage and importance. Advanced computer techniques now allow imaging of the heart in many planes through many windows. Each section of this book contains all forms of ultrasound imaging including transesophagael (TOE), intra operative, epicardial and intravascular as well as the more standard types. The book's purpose is to improve diagnosis of cardiac disease through the use of the latest echocardiographic methods of investigation. It will appeal to physicians in training and in practice, to technicians and radiologists interested in ultrasound.
Review
It is a joy to read... a 'must' for those preparing for Echo examinations. International Journal of Cardiology .... very reasonably priced, considering the wealth of illustrations, and it should have a place in every echo department. British Society of Echocardiography
Table of contents
- Basic Physics The Normal Heart Rheumatic Mitral Valve Disease Non-Rheumatic Mitral Valve Disease Mitral Valve Replacement Aortic Valve Disease Aortic Valve Replacement Sub-and Super Aortic Stenosis Tricuspid Valve Disease Infective Endocarditis Cardiac Masses Pericardial Disease Thoracic Aortic Dissection Coronary Artery Disease Cardiomyopathies Sinus of Valsalva Aneurysm Congential Heart Disease