Comprehensive Textbook of Echocardiography (Vols 1 & 2)

This two volume textbook is a practical guide to echocardiography for trainees. Divided into seven sections, the book begins with an introduction to the history and basics of echocardiography. The second section explains how to perform different types of echocardiograph. Each of the following sections examines echocardiography and its interpretation for various groups of heart diseases, whilst the final section describes the use of the technique for more general non-invasive procedures, including in systemic diseases, in life threatening conditions and for geriatric patients. Edited by internationally-recognised Dr Navin Nanda from the University of Alabama at Birmingham, US, this comprehensive manual includes more than 1150 echocardiographic images and illustrations. Key points Comprehensive guide to echocardiography Covers basic technique and use for diagnosis of numerous heart diseases Edited by University of Alabama at Birmingham Prof Navin Nanda Includes more than 1150 images and illustrations, and 6 DVD-ROMs with over 1700 video clips

Table of Contents:
Section 1: History and Basics History of Echocardiography  Early Doppler era: A key for a new Clinical Understanding of Cardiology Basics of Ultrasound Introduction to 3D Echo Technology Basics of Speckle Tracking Echocardiography Instrumentation of TEE included new technology   Section 2: Echocardiography/Ultrasound Examination and Training Non-standard Echocardiographic Examination The Complete Transthoracic Echocardiography The Standard Transthoracic Examination. A Different Perspective How to Do Three-Dimensional Transthoracic Echocardiographic Examination Point to Care Diagnosis with Ultrasound Stethoscopy Spectral Doppler of the Hepatic Veins Spectral Doppler of the Pulmonary Veins Tissue Doppler Imaging Speckle Tracking Echocardioraphy Echocardiographic Assessment of Global and Segmental Function Using Velocity Vector Imaging TM Contrast Echocardiography Myocardial Perfusion. Assessment by Contrast Echocardiography Assessment of Endothelial Dysfunction Brachial Artery Reactivity How to Do Two-Dimensional Transesophageal Examination Upper Transesophageal and Transpharyngeal Examination How to Perform a Three-dimensional Transesophageal Echocardiogram Three-Dimensional Examination to Evaluate Valvular Disease:  The Value of an Added Dimension Three-Dimensional Echocardiographic Guidance of Percutaneous Procedures 3D TEE in the Operating Room Epicardial Echocardiography Articrafts in Echocardiography Intravascular Ultrasound Peripheral Ultrasound Non-invasive quantification techniques and vortex imaging Artifacts in Echocardiography Echocardiography Training   Section 3: Vulvar Heart Disease Echocardiography in Acute Rheumatic Fever and Chronic Rheumatic Heart Disease Mitral Stenosis Mitral Regurgitation Aortic Stenosis Low Gradient Severe Aortic Stenosis with Depressed and Preserved Ejection Fraction Echocardiographic Assessment of Aortic Regurgitation Echocardiographic Assessment of Aortic Disease Transesophageal Echocardiography in the Diagnosis of Aortic Disease Echocardiographic Examination of the Tricuspid Valve Echocardiographic Assessment of the Pulmonary Valve Echocardiography in Infective Endocarditis The Role of Echocardiography in Pulmonary Hypertension Echocardiographic Assessment of Prosthetic Valves   Section 4: Left and Right Ventricle, Left Atrium Hemodynamics M-Mode and Two-Dimensional Echocardiographic Assessment of Left Ventricular Systolic Function How To Assess Diastolic Function Evaluation of the Right Ventricle Three-Dimensional Echocardiographic Assessment of LV and RV Function Role of Echo in Patients with Pacemakers and Defibrillator Leads Echocardiographic Evaluation of Ventricular Assist Devices Echocardiographic Assessment of Left Atrial Function The Use of Echocardiography to Assess Cardiac Hemodynamics and Guide Therapy   Section 5: Ischemic Heart Disease. Cardiomyopathies. Pericardial Disorders  Tumors and Masses Echocardiographic Assessment of Ischemic Heart Disease Stress Echocardiography Three-dimensional Stress Echocardiography Echocardiographic Assessment of Coronary Arteries Echocardiographic Assessment of Cardiomyopathies Echocardiography in Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Pericardial Diseases Three-Dimensional Echocardiographic Assessment of Pericardial Disorders Echocardiographic Assessment of Tumors and Masses   Section 6: Congenital Heart Disease Fetal Echocardiography M-mode and Two-Dimensional Echocardiographic Assessment of Congenital Heart Disease in Children Real Time 3-D Echocardiography for Qualification of Ventricular Volume Heart Diseases Three-Dimensional Echocardiography in Congenital Heart Disease Echocardiographic Assessment of Congenital Heart Disease in the Adult   Section 7: Miscellaneous and Other Noninvasive Techniques Echo in Squatting Position Echocardiography in Systemic Diseases Echocardiography in Women Echocardiography in Geriatric Patients Echocardiography for the Electrophysiologist Echocardiography in Life Threatening Conditions Continuous Echocardiographic Monitoring in the Intensive Care Unit Echocardiography of the Lung Future of Echocardiography and Ultrasound Cardiac MRI Imaging How Does MRI Interface with Echocardiography Cardiac CT Imaging Velocity Vector Imaging