Textbook of Clinical Echocardiography by Catherine M. Otto Hardcover 3rd edition

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The new edition of Dr. Otto's benchmark text of echocardiography is a must for everyone learning echo for the first time, or re-learning the essential concepts. Dr. Otto's writing style engages the reader and makes difficult concepts easy to understand. New to this edition is a discussion of new echo techniques including contrast and 3D and how they fit into the echo practice. All echo images are new to this edition and are complemented by new full color drawings of heart structures and physical orientation. Each chapter includes a practical outline called The Echo Exam, ideal for understanding the use of echo and how to understand the outcomes. Clear and concise coverage of the basics of image acquisition give the reader the how and why of echocardiography. All new four color line drawings and digital images. Comprehensive discussion of key and new echo modalities including contrast, Doppler, three-dimensional and transesophageal echocardiography (TEE). The Echo Exam (a one page summary of how to do it, the necessary calculations, diagnosis and examples) is included at the end of every chapter and at the end of the book as an appendix. A must for anyone learning echo for the first time, or re-learning the essential concepts....
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Elsevier
ISBN-10
0721607896
ISBN-13
9780721607894
Product Key Features
Format
Hardcover
Publication Year
2004
Language
English
Dimensions
Weight
35.3 Oz
Width
7.2in.
Length
10.2in.
Additional Product Features
Dewey Edition
22
Table of Content
Principles of Image Acquisition and Doppler Analysis Transthoracic Views, Normal Anatomy, and Flow Patterns Transesophageal Echocardiography Other Echocardiographic Methods Clinical Indications for Echocardiography Left and Right Ventricular Systolic Function Ventricular Diastolic Filling and Function Ischemic Cardiac Disease Cardiomyopathies, Hypertensive Heart Disease, and Pulmonary Heart Disease Pericardial Disease Valvular Stenosis Valvular Regurgitation Prosthetic Valves Endocarditis Cardiac Masses and Cardiac "Source of Embolus" Diseases of the Great Vessels Adult Congenital Heart Disease
Illustrated
Yes
Dewey Decimal
616.1207543
Age Level
Scholarly & Professional
Copyright Date
2004
Author
Catherine M. Otto
Edition Number
3
Number of Pages
560 Pages
Edition Description
Revised Edition
Lc Classification Number
Rc683.5.U5o87 2004
Lccn
2004-046758