Main description:

Now there is a source of recent information on the basic and clinical usefulness of real-time 3D echocardiography for echocardiographers, cardiologists, cardiac sonographers, and internists. This excellent reference helps clinicians improve pre- and post-surgical planning, attain better measurement of heart function, decrease exam times, and enhance patient communication. An accompanying DVD shows procedures in real time.

Contents:

Preface. 1 HistoricalPerspective. 2 3D Echocardiographic Technology. 3 Howtodoa3DEchocardiogram: Examination Protocol and Normal Anatomy. 4 MitralValve. 5 Aortic Valve and Aorta. 6 Tricuspid and Pulmonary Valves. 7 Prosthetic Valves. 8 Left Ventricular and Right Ventricular Function Assessment. 9 Ischemic Heart Disease. 10 Cardiomyopathies. 11 Congenital Heart Disease. 12 Tumors and Other Mass Lesions. 13 Pericardial Disorders. 14 Live/Real Time 3D Transesophageal Echocardiography 15 The Challenges of Volume Ultrasound: Real Time Full Volume Imaging. 16 3DWall Motion Tracking as the Ultimate Technology forWall Motion Analysis. Index.