Focusing on mastering echocardiographic imaging, this textbook provides detailed guidance for diagnosing and integrating findings in clinical settings for various cardiovascular diseases. It is tailored for cardiology fellows, medicine residents, and cardiac sonography students, covering essential topics such as ultrasound physics, 3D anatomy, and advanced imaging techniques. The practical, problem-based approach enhances understanding and application, making it a valuable resource for those in the field.
The textbook provides a comprehensive guide to mastering echocardiographic imaging, emphasizing its role in diagnosing and managing various cardiovascular diseases. It covers essential topics such as ultrasound physics, tomographic and 3D anatomy, and advanced imaging techniques, all presented through a practical, problem-based approach. Aimed at cardiology fellows, medicine residents, and cardiac sonography students, this edition is designed to enhance clinical decision-making and integrate detailed anatomical and physiological insights into patient care.
In Practice of Clinical Echocardiography, world-renowned authority Dr. Catherine M. Otto offers expert guidance on interpreting echocardiographic images and Doppler flow data and applying your findings to your daily clinical decision making. This medical reference book keeps you current on the latest advances and techniques, so you can implement the best possible approaches with your patients! Master the challenging practice of echocardiography through clear explanations of advanced concepts.. Reinforce your learning with a visually rich reference that includes abundant figures and tables to supplement the text. Utilize the most promising approaches for your patients with coverage of all echocardiography modalities, including contrast and 3-D echocardiography. Zero in on the critically important information and get a quick summary for review thanks to key points at the end of each chapter and a disease-oriented assessment of echocardiographic data. Access the complete contents online from your laptop or mobile device - anytime, anywhere - plus clinical cases, multiple-choice questions, videos, and eFigures at www.expertconsult.com! Stay current on the latest advances with a new chapter on echo-guided interventions for structural heart disease, extensive coverage of technical aspects of image and data acquisition, and many other essential updates.
