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Authored by an experienced sonographer for fellow sonographers, this comprehensive guide focuses on the crucial role of echocardiography in assessing heart diseases. Primarily crafted for students and teachers of echocardiography, as well as cardiac sonographers in routine clinical practice, it also serves as a valuable resource for echocardiologists and cardiac registrars.
The primary intent of this text is to offer an exhaustive review of transthoracic echocardiography in the diagnosis of diverse cardiac pathologies. To broaden the cardiac sonographer’s insight in this field, the book includes refresher notes on cardiac anatomy, pertinent cardiac physiology, and pathophysiology, fostering an enhanced comprehension of various diseases, their processes, and related findings.
This comprehensive guide is enriched with over 720 figures, inclusive of more than 1,200 echo images, over 130 pathological photos, and numerous illustrations. It also comprises of several appendices, myriad tables, and technical tips that underscore key concepts. With 507 printed pages, this informative text is poised to become an indispensable companion for any sonographer, aiding them in addressing numerous challenges encountered during an echocardiographic examination.
Table of Contents:
1. Introduction to Basic Haemodynamic Calculations
2. Ventricular Size and Systolic Function
3. Ventricular Diastolic Function
4. Hypertensive Heart Disease
5. Ischaemic Heart Disease
6. Cardiomyopathies
7. Aortic Valve Disease
8. Mitral Valve Disease
9. Tricuspid and Pulmonary Valve Disease
10. Prosthetic Heart Valves
11. Diseases of the Aorta
12. Pericardial Disease
13. Infective Endocarditis and Cardiac Masses
14. Systemic Diseases with Cardiac Manifestations
15. Introduction to Congenital Heart Disease
About the Author:
Bonita Anderson, a seasoned echocardiographer with over 40 years of