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 ConsultT 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.