Echocardiography is one of the most useful and powerful diagnostic
tools in the assessment of cardiac function. It remains a rapidly
expanding modality, with new techniques constantly developing and
maturing. Building on the success of the original work, the second
edition of Making Sense of Echocardiography: A Hands-on Guide
provides a timely, accessible overview for those learning
echocardiography for the first time as well as an accessible
handbook that experienced sonographers can refer to throughout
their careers. The strong clinical focus and concentration on
real-life scenarios make this book especially relevant in
day-to-day practice. New chapters in this edition discuss
myocardial mechanics and speckle tracking and 3D echo. The book
also contains significantly expanded and updated material on:
Contrast echocardiography Tissue Doppler imaging Intravascular
ultrasound and epicardial echocardiography The left ventricle and
its systolic function Left ventricular diastolic function The left
atrium Supplying the latest guidelines and evidence-based clinical
advice, this edition is also supplemented with new illustrations
and an updated website. Fully updated key references for further
reading are provided for each chapter. This accessible yet
comprehensive text will ensure readers are up to date on the
essentials in the field and can confidently integrate new
procedures into their everyday practice.
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