The Washington Manual of Echocardiography - Second Edition

Mehr zum Buch

Concise, portable, and user-friendly, this manual focuses on essential information for performing and reading echocardiograms, as well as identifying valvular heart disease, cardiac myopathies, and congenital anomalies. Supervised by faculty from the Washington University School of Medicine, this updated reference features a streamlined layout, more echo clips, and current guidelines. It offers expert guidance, practical tips, and up-to-date information on all aspects of echocardiography in one accessible source. New chapters on hypertrophic cardiomyopathy and cardiac devices include the latest ACC/AHA and ASE guidelines, while extensively revised sections cover LV systolic and diastolic function, valve assessment, and TEE. Hundreds of updated, high-quality images enhance visual learning and diagnostic accuracy. The reorganized content emphasizes clarity and consistency for quicker access to information. Tips from cardiologists and sonographers provide guidance on proper setup, transduction technique, and image optimization. This handy resource is ideal for cardiology fellows, anesthesia fellows, cardiac sonographers, residents, attendings, and emergency department physicians using handheld ultrasound. The print edition is bundled with an interactive eBook, offering enhanced navigation, powerful search tools, cross-linked references, and features for note-taking and easy access to key content.