Making Sense of Echocardiography: A Hands-on Guide, 3rd Edition

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 new technologies such as 3D
echocardiography
• Provides a comprehensive approach for the echo trainee and serves as a useful reference for more seasoned echocardiographers
• Incorporates current guidelines and reference intervals throughout