Pocket Atlas of Echocardiography**

Pages: 236,
Specialty: Cardiology,
Publisher: Thieme,
Publication Year: 2006,
Cover: Hardback,
Dimensions: 128x188x14mm

In diagnostic cardiology, the usefulness and effectiveness of state-of-the-art echocardiography is unsurpassed. This handy atlas includes all of the information you need to navigate the numerous imaging planes that transect the heart with ease and confidence. Comprehensive coverage: * More than 400 illustrations, including, sharp, clear echocardiograms, full-color schematic diagrams, and 3-D images. * Detailed descriptions of all of the acoustic windows and imaging planes for every echocardiogram. * All major diseases depicted in B-mode, M-mode, Doppler and color Doppler. * A practical overview of the patient examination, including imaging and patient positioning. * All cardiac diseases are shown - valvular heart disease, coronary heart disease, cardiomyopathies, prosthetic valves, carditis, septal defects, hypertensive heart diseases, intracardiac masses. * Hundreds of vivid mnemonic devices and useful tips to help you locate, name, and remember all anatomical structures and features. Intelligent design: * Integrated illustrations and succinct text on every page. * Fits in your pocket for rapid reference and review. * Durably designed to withstand everyday use.show more