Making Sense of Echocardiography: A Hands-on Guide (3) (Making Sense of)

By: Andrew R. Houghton

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Synopsis: Echocardiography is one of the most useful and powerful diagnostic tools in the assessment of cardiac structure and function. It remains a rapidly expanding modality, with new techniques constantly developing and maturing. Building on the success of the second edition, the third edition of Making Sense of Echocardiography: A Hands-on Guide provides a timely overview for those learning echocardiography for the first time as well as an accessible handbook that experienced sonographers can refer to. The strong clinical focus and concentration on real-life scenarios make this book relevant in day-to-day practice. Key updates for this edition include the latest guidelines for the evaluation of diastolic function and pulmonary hypertension, and fully updated reference intervals throughout. Key Features:• Covers not only the fundamentals of echocardiography including ultrasound physics, but also covers new technologies such as 3D echocardiography.• Provides a comprehensive approach for the echo trainee and also serves as a useful reference for more seasoned echocardiographers.• Incorporates current guidelines and reference intervals throughout.