Mastering Echocardiography: A Comprehensive Guide

By Catherine M. Otto, MD

Textbook of Clinical Echocardiography, 7th Edition

Published by Elsevier, November 14, 2023

Language: English, Hardcover, 648 pages, ISBN-10: 0323882080, ISBN-13: 978-0323882088

Master the core principles of echocardiographic imaging with this comprehensive guide

Concentrates on foundational concepts essential for performing and interpreting echocardiographic studies

Includes new clinical knowledge, guidelines, and innovations in echocardiographic imaging

Covers all advanced echo techniques, including contrast echo, 3D echo, and myocardial mechanics

Provides an updated understanding of the clinical applications of specific echocardiographic findings

Offers a thorough explanation of the physics behind echocardiography and its applications in the clinical setting

Features full-color anatomic drawings of heart structures with the 2D and 3D echocardiographic views

Includes dozens of new illustrations throughout the text

Pairs state-of-the-art echo images with over 360 videos illustrating the full range of cardiac disease diagnosed with this powerful imaging approach

Includes an eBook version with search, customization, note-taking, and text-to-speech capabilities

Perfect for cardiology fellows, medicine residents, and cardiac sonography students

Teaches all the essential elements of ultrasound physics, tomographic and 3D anatomy, image acquisition, advanced imaging modalities, and application in specific disease categories

Helps you integrate echocardiographic data into clinical decision making for patients with a wide range of cardiovascular diseases

A practical, problem-based approach to mastering echocardiography