Cardiovascular Diagnosis By Ultrasound

This volume contains most of the invited lectures presented at the second "Interna tional Symposium on the Evaluation of Cardiac Dynamics by Ultrasound" which was held on May 27-28, 1982, in Hamburg. Main topics of the symposium dealt with new echocardiographic technologies such as the transesophageal technique and digital image processing of echocardio grams, as well as with latest clinical and experimental results in the fields of contrast and Doppler echocardiography, tissue characterization and analysis of left ventricular function. We are greatly indebted to all participants who kept a very tight schedule in order to have these proceedings available at the time of the meeting. We cordially thank Dr. M. Schluter for his editorial assistance, Mrs. B. Kratzenberg for her secretarial help, and the Pharma-Schwarz Company for their generous financial support. Hamburg, May 1982 The Editors CONTRIBUTORS ABE, A., First Department of Medicine, Osaka University Medical School, 1-1-50, Fukushi ma, Fukushima-ku, Osaka 553, Japan. BACKS, B., Medizinische Universitiitsklinik Bonn, Abteilung fUr Kardiologie, 5300 Bonn, BRO. BAKER, D.W., Ph. D., Squibb Medical Systems International, 2100 124th Avenue NE, Bellevue, WA 98005, USA. BIAMINO, G., M.D., Klinikum Steglitz, Kardiologische Abteilung, Hindenburgdamm 30, 1000 Berlin 20, BRO. BLEIFELD, W., M.D., Abteilung fiir Kardiologie, Universitiitskrankenhaus Eppendorf, Martini strasse 52, 2000 Hamburg 20, BRO. BOM, K., Ph. D., Thorax Center, Erasmus University, P.O. Box 1738, 3000 DR Rotterdam, The Netherlands.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Fetal Cardiovascular Imaging, edited by Drs. Rychik and Tian, is the most complete video atlas available in this field – providing the detailed visual guidance you need to successfully identify a full range of fetal heart disorders. Complied by the team at the Cardiac Center at Children’s Hospital in Philadelphia, this Expert Consult site and accompanying atlas-style text guide the acquisition and interpretation of fetal images for accurate diagnosis and effective management. Vivid color images, drawings, pathologic specimens and diagnostic algorithms facilitate tracking the progress of development of over 100 fetal heart problems. Enhance your cardiac imaging skills with a video library demonstrating imaging of the normal heart, and the imaging presentation of more than 100 different fetal heart problems. Recognize potential problems using views of the normal heart in development for comparative diagnosis. Get comprehensive coverage of cardiac anatomy, pathophysiology, natural history and disease management. See developing and existing problems as they appear in practice thanks to an abundance of vivid color images, drawings, pathologic specimens, and diagnostic algorithms.

Echocardiography remains the most commonly used imaging technique to visualize the heart and great vessels, and this clinically oriented text by Drs. Scott D. Solomon, Justina C. Wu, and Linda D. Gillam helps you make the most of its diagnostic and prognostic potential for your patients. Part of the highly regarded Braunwald’s family of cardiology references, Essential Echocardiography expertly covers basic principles of anatomy and physiology, the appearance of normal variants across a wide range of cardiovascular diseases, and the hands-on approaches necessary to acquire and interpret optimal echocardiographic images in the clinical setting. Abundant illustrations provide a superb visual learning experience both in print and online. Images convey clear, classic examples that represent decades of experience over multiple institutions, as well as recent advances in the field. More than 485 accompanying video clips mirror the images in the text, with easy-to-follow links from the figure citation to the video online. Each section includes one or two clinical cases that illustrate key concepts. Written by expert echocardiographers and sonographers who emphasize practical applications throughout the text, and superbly illustrated by physician-artist Dr. Bernard Bulwer. Ideal for anyone currently using or learning to use echocardiography, including cardiologists, cardiology fellows, sonographers, anesthesiologists, critical care physicians, emergency physicians, radiologists, residents, and medical students. Expert ConsultTM eBook version included with purchase. This enhanced eBook experience allows you to search all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices.

This important new manual, Cardiac Ultrasound, offers a basic introduction to the latest techniques and applications of echocardiography and doppler in heart disease. The text and accompanying black and white and color photographs provide practical instruction to the trainee and practicing cardiologist and cardiac technician on the diagnosis and assessment of cardiac disorders. Taking an integrated approach to evaluating different disease such as valvular heart disease, coronary artery disease, pericardiac disease and congenital heart disease in adults, this fundamental text incorporates the most recent developments including transesophageal echo, stress echo and color Doppler. This presentation illustrates the relative advantages and disadvantages of the particular modalities in disease processes and permits a step-wise approach to clinical diagnosis and decision making.