Now in its Second Edition, with full-color illustrations throughout, this practical manual provides a basic introduction to the "how-to's" of diagnostic and intraoperative transesophageal echocardiography. It covers all types of heart surgery in which TEE is used and addresses clinical challenges in specific settings such as the ICU and anatomic regions such as the thoracic aorta. Each chapter includes multiple-choice questions for exam preparation. The book is portable and easy to use in the operating room.

This edition includes full-color echocardiograms in all chapters and colorized and revamped drawings. A new chapter covers cardiac masses and embolic sources.

ESSENTIALS OF TWO-DIMENSIONAL IMAGING

Principles and Technology of Two-Dimensional Echocardiography

Two-Dimensional Examination

Left Ventricular Systolic Performance and Pathology

Diagnosis of Myocardial Ischemia

ESSENTIALS OF DOPPLER ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY

Doppler Technology and Technique

Quantitative Doppler and Hemodynamics

A Practical Approach to the Echocardiographic Evaluation of Ventricular Diastolic Function

III. TRANSESOPHAGEAL ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY IN VALVULAR DISEASE AND SURGERY

Mitral Regurgitation

Mitral Valve Stenosis

Mitral Valve Repair

Aortic Regurgitation

Aortic Stenosis

Prosthetic Valves

Right Ventricle, Right Atrium, Tricuspid Valve, and Pulmonic Valve

IV. CLINICAL CHALLENGES

Transesophageal Echocardiography for Coronary Revascularization

Transesophageal Echocardiography of the Thoracic Aorta

Transesophageal Echocardiography in the Intensive Care Unit

Transesophageal Echocardiography for Congenital Heart Disease in the Adult

Cardiac Masses and Embolic Sources

V. MAN AND MACHINE

Common Artifacts and Pitfalls of Clinical Echocardiography

Techniques and Tricks for Optimizing Transesophageal Images

APPENDICES

A. Transesophageal Echocardiographic Anatomy

B. Cardiac Dimensions

C. Hemodyamic Calculations

D. Valve Prostheses

E. Classification of the Severity of Valvular Disease

F. Answers to End-of-Chapter Questions

Index