Transthoracic Echocardiography: Foundations of Image Acquisition and Interpretation - Paperback

by Bernard E. Bulwer (Author)

In Transthoracic Echocardiography: Foundations of Image Acquisition and Interpretation, graphics and images take center stage. This book is a graphical treatise on optimal image acquisition and interpretation in adult transthoracic echocardiography. It is a foundation reference for cardiac sonographers, allied health professionals, medical students, medical residents, fellows, and specialists. Indeed, it is for all who wish to move beyond the traditional stethoscope, and "see rather than just hear."FEATURES:1.A highly visual reference to the ASE-recommended standards and nomenclature in adult two-dimensional transthoracic echocardiography.2.An outstanding foundation guide to the performance and interpretation of the adult transthoracic echocardiography examination.3.Fundamentals of echo-anatomy, echo-physiology, hemodynamics, basic ultrasound physics, and the standard echocardiographic views.4.Over 1,000 detailed illustrations, images, flow charts, and infographics.KINDLE and e-Book Editions coming soon. For Wall Charts and Apps of the Flow Charts, and Infographics inside: Contact: info@EchoScope.org

Author Biography

Bernard E. Bulwer, MD., MSc, FASE Founder and Project Director, Echo Stethoscope Academy Project Longwood Medical and Academic Area, Boston, MA, USA Contact: info@EchoScope.org; Considered the "Leonardo da Vinci and the Frank Netter of echocardiography" for his illustrative prowess, as well as "a visionary and strategic thinker ahead of his time" by leading experts at Harvard, Colombia, and the Cleveland Clinic-Dr. Bulwer brings his skills to fill a great need in modern medical education. It is the exciting juncture where the 200-year old traditional "audio" stethoscope is being replaced by the new ultrasound "echo" stethoscope. Their use will enable doctors and health care professionals to now "see and not just hear." To responsibly fulfil the promise of these instruments, it is imperative that users learn dynamic cardiac structure and function using a sonographic ultrasound "scalpel" in the living, and not just on a cadaver in the anatomy lab. "Transthoracic Echocardiography, Foundations of Image Acquisition and Interpretation" is designed to provide modern users of these new "echo stethoscopes," as well as advanced trainees in echocardiography, with a solid foundation and practical guide.