Anatomic Basis of Echocardiographic Diagnosis

• Normal findings and age related changes - Normal cardiac anatomy – orientation and imaging approach, Impact of age upon cardiac structure. Cardiac Diseases - Aortic valve, Mitral valve, Tricuspid and pulmonic valve, Cardiomyopathies, Coronary artery disease, Right ventricular diseases, Diseases of the aorta, Pericardial diseasesSpecial Clinical Settings - Prosthetic heart valves, Endocarditis and valvular thrombi, Cardiac tumors, Congenital heart disease, Suspected cardiac source of embolism, Diastolic heart failure, Cardiac involvement of systemic diseases, Interventional procedures (closure devices, valves and other intracardiac devices.

From the reviews:“This book provides an in-depth, systematic approach to the clinical application of echocardiography with a strong foundation in anatomy and pathology. … It is suitable for sonographers, physicians in training, internists, and cardiologists. … a valuable resource for those seeking an in-depth understanding of anatomic correlates of echocardiography. … The strength of this book lies in the unique relationship of the authors, where frequent dialogue and review between the pathologist and echocardiographer truly produces a final product that will assist readers in … cardiology.” (Nicholas N. Hanna, Doody’s Review Service, April, 2011)