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.
Rezensionen / Stimmen
A well organized guide for a beginner studying echocardiography...hundreds of mnemonic devices and useful tips to help the beginner locate, name, and remember anatomical structures and features.--Doody's Book Reviews
"Offers quick access to basic information on the use of color Doppler echocardiography as a diagnostic tool."--Book News
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Höhe: 19 cm
Breite: 12.5 cm
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ISBN-13
978-3-13-141241-6 (9783131412416)
Schweitzer Klassifikation
Examination:
Imaging and patient position
Parasternal long-axis view
Parasternal short-axis view
Apical windows
Suprasternal window
Subcostal window
M-mode and Doppler echocardiography:
M-mode
Doppler
Cardiac abnormalities:
Valvular heart disease
Coronary heart disease
Cardiomyopathies
Prosthetic valves
Carditis
Septal defects
Hypertensive heart diseases
Intracardiac masses