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. Whether you are attempting to choose a course of therapy, ascertain the optimal timing for intervention, arrive at a prognosis, or determine the possible need for periodic diagnostic evaluation, this is an essential resource you'll consult time and time again.
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.
Includes an expanded section on echocardiography techniques that explains the latest applications for all types of practices.
Discusses new modalities, including contrast and 3-D echo, so you can utilize the most promising new approaches for your patients.
Helps you master the latest advances with new chapters on tissue doppler, intracardiac echocardiography, hand-held echocardiography, and echocardiography in inherited connective tissue disorders.
Offers new full-color line drawings and new color Doppler images to help you easily visualize cardiac problems.
Hones your knowledge and skills with a bonus DVD-ROM containing clinical cases and multiple-choice questions for each chapter.