Optimized Echocardiography: A Comprehensive Guide

Author: Camelia Demetrescu

Book Overview: This book provides a practical approach to echocardiography, focusing on real-world clinical scenarios. It serves as a step-by-step guide for performing, reporting, and interpreting echocardiography studies, aiming to bridge the gap between guidelines and real-life patient care.

Key Features:

• Expanded First Chapter: A comprehensive introduction to levels of echocardiography, providing a solid foundation for understanding the different approaches and applications.
• New Sections: The book includes new sections on COVID-19, cardio-oncology, multivalve disease, and specialist valve clinics, reflecting the latest developments and challenges in the field.
• International Guidelines: The text incorporates the latest international guidelines, grading criteria, and normal data, ensuring that readers are up-to-date with the most current standards and practices.
• Complementary Imaging Modalities: A guide on how cardiac CT and magnetic resonance imaging can complement echocardiography, providing a more comprehensive understanding of cardiovascular imaging.
• Reformatted Text and Visuals: The book features reformatted text and additional diagrams and tables, enhancing clarity and facilitating understanding of complex concepts.

Publication Details:

• Publisher: CRC Press
• Publication Date: September 6, 2023
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9781032151588, 9781000855609