Mastering Echocardiography: A Comprehensive Guide

Dr. Catherine Otto’s Textbook of Clinical Echocardiography, 7th Edition, is an invaluable resource for cardiology fellows, medicine residents, and cardiac sonography students. This esteemed textbook provides a comprehensive and practical approach to mastering the core principles of echocardiographic imaging.

A Wide Range of Applications

Echocardiography is a widely available, minimal-risk procedure that offers a vast amount of detailed, precise anatomic and physiologic information. This textbook clearly outlines how to utilize echocardiography to make an initial diagnosis and integrate this data into clinical decision making for patients with a wide range of cardiovascular diseases.

Essential Elements of Ultrasound Physics and Tomographic Anatomy

The textbook covers all the essential elements of ultrasound physics, tomographic and 3D anatomy, image acquisition, advanced imaging modalities, and application in specific disease categories. With a practical, problem-based approach, readers will gain a thorough understanding of:

• Ultrasound physics and its applications in the clinical setting
• Tomographic and 3D anatomy and its relevance to echocardiography
• Image acquisition and processing techniques
• Advanced imaging modalities, including contrast echo, 3D echo, and myocardial mechanics
• Intraoperative and intra-procedural transesophageal echocardiography (TEE)

Staying Current with Advances in Echocardiographic Imaging

This edition incorporates new clinical knowledge, new guidelines, and recent innovations in echocardiographic imaging, including:

• Advances in handheld devices
• Specialized echo applications
• Technical aspects of image collection

Enhanced Learning Tools

To facilitate learning and comprehension, the textbook features:

• Full-color anatomic drawings of heart structures with corresponding 2D and 3D echocardiographic views
• Dozens of new illustrations throughout the text
• Over 360 videos illustrating the full range of cardiac disease diagnosed with echocardiography
• Echo Math boxes in each chapter for quick review and greater comprehension
• Updated evidence tables validating echo parameters
• An Echo Exam summary at the end of each chapter

Digital Access for Enhanced Convenience

An eBook version is included with purchase, allowing readers to:

• Access all of the text, figures, and references
• Search, customize content, make notes, and highlights
• Have content read aloud

With its comprehensive coverage, practical approach, and enhanced learning tools, Dr. Catherine Otto’s Textbook of Clinical Echocardiography, 7th Edition, is an indispensable resource for anyone seeking to master the art of echocardiography.