Publisher's Synopsis
This two volume textbook is a practical guide to echocardiography and cardiovascular ultrasound for practising and trainee cardiologists. Divided into eight sections, the book begins with an introduction to the history and basics of echocardiography. The second section explains how to perform different types of echocardiograph. Each of the following sections examines echocardiography and its interpretation for various groups of heart diseases, as well as non-invasive techniques. The third edition has been fully revised and updated to provide clinicians with the latest advances and techniques in the field. The final section covers topics new to this edition including the role of echocardiography in cardio-oncology, heart failure, pulmonary embolism, and in critical care. Written by more than 150 internationally recognised experts, led by Navin C Nanda from the University of Alabama at Birmingham, US, this comprehensive manual features more than 4000 illustrations, as well as access to nearly 2000 online video clips spanning over six hours. The previous edition (9789352701643) published in 2019.
