Making Sense of Echocardiography

<p>Echocardiography is one of the most useful and powerful diagnostic tools in the assessment of cardiac structure and function. It remains a rapidly expanding modality with new techniques constantly developing and maturing. Building on the success of the second edition the third edition of <em>Making Sense of Echocardiography: A Hands-on Guide</em> provides a timely overview for those learning echocardiography for the first time as well as an accessible handbook that experienced sonographers can refer to. The strong clinical focus and concentration on real-life scenarios make this book relevant in day-to-day practice. Key updates for this edition include the latest guidelines for the evaluation of diastolic function and pulmonary hypertension and fully updated reference intervals throughout.</p><p><strong>Key Features</strong></p><p>- Covers not only the fundamentals of echocardiography including ultrasound physics but also new technologies such as 3D echocardiography<br>- Provides a comprehensive approach for the echo trainee and serves as a useful reference for more seasoned echocardiographers<br>- Incorporates current guidelines and reference intervals throughout</p>