A Practical Approach to Clinical Echocardiography

Download or read book A Practical Approach to Clinical Echocardiography written by Jagdish C Mohan and published by JP Medical Ltd. This book was released on 2014-04-30 with total page 448 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An echocardiogram is a test that uses sound waves to create a moving picture of the heart. The picture is much more detailed than a plain x-ray image and involves no radiation exposure (MedlinePlus). This book is a practical guide to the latest advances and techniques in echocardiography. Beginning with an introduction to the fundamentals of the procedure, the following sections discuss both basic and advanced techniques for different cardiac conditions. Highly illustrated with echo images and diagrams of heart structures, this invaluable reference helps trainees recognise and interpret echocardiographic images and Doppler flow data to make an accurate clinical diagnosis. Key points Practical guide to latest advances and techniques in echocardiography In depth coverage of fundamentals and principles of echo Includes basic and advanced techniques Highly illustrated with echo images, diagrams and Doppler flow data