Fetal Echocardiography

This simple and easy-to-use guide to fetal echocardiography will help physicians and sonographers obtain a complete evaluation of the normal and abnormal fetal heart. The book is written in a user-friendly style and thoroughly illustrated with ultrasound images accompanied by schematic drawings. This edition presents a comprehensive approach to the examination of the fetal heart and covers all major cardiac malformations. Chapters include color Doppler in fetal echocardiography, three-dimensional ultrasound in fetal echocardiography, first and early second trimester imaging of the fetal heart, and an updated genetics section. This book, written by internationally recognized experts in fetal echocardiography, is a must-have for physicians and sonographers interested in this field.

This text/atlas provides a multidisciplinary approach to fetal cardiac ultrasound. It covers all aspects of the subject, including how to perform a fetal echocardiogram--the scanning views involved, the correct equipment to use, and the technical and anatomical limitations; normal anatomy--views, variants, and common pitfalls in scanning and diagnosis; abnormalities--what they look like, which scanning views and modalities to use, differential diagnosis, and prognosis and treatment; and modalities--how and when to use the different types of ultrasound. It also serves as an all-inclusive reference of the drugs, chromosomal abnormalities, and syndromes associated with congenital heart disease.

This book is a comprehensive guide to the anatomic and functional evaluation of a normal and an abnormal foetal heart. Beginning with an introduction to foetal echocardiography, guidelines for performing a foetal echocardiogram, and indications and timing, the following sections discuss different foetal cardiac defects, including arrhythmias and heart failure. The final chapters provide in depth discussion on genetics and congenital heart disease (CHD), and the management of pregnancy after foetal CHD diagnosis. Each topic concludes with a summary and key points and is further enhanced by clinical images. Key points Comprehensive guide to the evaluation of a normal and abnormal foetal heart Provides guidance from both an anatomic and functional approach Explains how to perform a foetal echocardiogram, its indications and timing In depth discussion on management of foetal congenital heart disease

Perfect for both the novice learning to perform fetal echocardiography, as well as the expert needing more details of various anomalies, this comprehensive text/atlas covers everything you need to know. It incorporates a practical, multidisciplinary approach to diagnosis and management with contributors from various medical specialties. You'll find complete information on physiology, detailed guidelines on how to perform a fetal echocardiogram, and highly illustrated coverage of various congenital heart abnormalities. Full-color images, coverage of the latest technologies, and a new companion CD keep you up to date with the latest in this fast-changing field. "How-to" details include scanning protocols, the correct equipment to use, and technical and anatomical limitations. Normal anatomy, variants, and common pitfalls in scanning and diagnosis are presented. Coverage of congenital heart abnormalities includes how the conditions look on scans, which scanning views and modalities to use, differential diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment. Thoroughly covers every topic on the ARDMS certification exam in fetal echocardiography, making your study more efficient and effective. Three new chapters cover first trimester fetal echocardiography, 3D fetal echocardiography, and fetal intervention, all incorporating the newest technologies and treatments.Companion CD features video clips of scanning techniques plus 260 study questions, sortable by chapter, which you can use to help prepare for the ARDMS certification exam in fetal echocardiography. Presents the latest in color and Doppler imaging, demonstrating scanning as it actually appears in the clinical setting. Evolve Online Resources includes an image collection of over 400 illustrations from the text.

Offers a review of the academic and practical information required to run a foetal echocardiography laboratory. Embryology, anatomy, physiology, abnormalities, aetiologies, counselling, diagnosis and therapy of congenital cardiac anomalies are covered in the text. The book aims to serve as a reference source for all health care providers who deal with foetal echocardiography and in the diagnosis and management of foetal cardiac disease. Legal and ethical issues involving congenital heart disease are also discussed.

Echocardiography is essential in the practice of pediatric cardiology. A clinical pediatric cardiologist is expected to be adept at the non-invasive diagnosis of congenital heart disease and those who plan to specialize in echocardiography will need to have knowledge of advanced techniques. Echocardiography in Pediatric and Congenital Heart Disease addresses the needs of trainees and practitioners in this field, filling a void caused by the lack of material in this fast-growing area. This new title comprehensively covers the echocardiographic assessment of congenital heart disease, from the fetus to the adult, plus acquired heart disease in children. Topics covered include: ultrasound physics laboratory set-up a protocol for a standard pediatric echocardiogram quantitative methods of echocardiographic evaluation, including assessment of diastolic function in depth coverage of congenital cardiovascular malformations acquired pediatric heart disease topics of special interest, such as 3D echocardiography, transesophageal echocardiography, and fetal echocardiography The approach of this book is a major advancement for educational materials in the field of pediatric cardiology, and greatly enhances the experience for the reader. An accompanying DVD with moving images of the subjects covered in the textbook will further enhance the learning experience.

Covering every aspect of fetal heart examination and all major cardiac malformations, A Practical Guide to Fetal Echocardiography is widely acknowledged as the definitive text in this challenging field. This award-winning title clearly depicts examples of commonly seen abnormalities and day-to-day cases, as well as rare pathology. Authored by renowned experts, the fully updated fourth edition is a lavishly illustrated, easy-to-read text designed to serve as a comprehensive reference for all practitioners involved in cardiac imaging.