ID - 131774995 TI - The practice of clinical echocardiography AU - Otto, Catherine M AU - MD Consult LLC. PY - 2007 SN - 9781437721508 1437721508 9781416036401 1416036407 PB - Philadelphia, PA Saunders/Elsevier DB - UniCat UR - https://www.unicat.be/uniCat?func=search&query=sysid:131774995 AB - Dr. Otto's best-selling text not only explains how to qualitatively and quantitatively interpret echocardiographic images and Doppler flow data, but also outlines how this information affects your clinical decision making. This edition features new chapters on tissue doppler, intracardiac echocardiography, hand-held echocardiography, and echocardiography in inherited connective tissue disorders. Delivers clear and concise coverage of the basics of image acquisition that explains the how and why of echocardiography. Reflects the latest technology and standards of practice. Provides a clinically based approach to echocardiography, with an in-depth discussion of the main cardiac events seen in practice, including adult congenital heart disease. Devotes extensive detail to training, education, and quality assurance--making it the most comprehensive text on echocardiography. Includes a practical outline called The Echo Exam at the end of each chapter that presents necessary calculations, diagnoses, and examples along with guidance on how to interpret outcomes. ER -