Author : Kwan-Leung Chan
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 1849963878
Total Pages : 497 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (499 download)
Book Synopsis Anatomic Basis of Echocardiographic Diagnosis by : Kwan-Leung Chan
Download or read book Anatomic Basis of Echocardiographic Diagnosis written by Kwan-Leung Chan and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2010-11-08 with total page 497 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The aim of this book is to provide a systematic approach to echocardiographic diagnosis based upon a comprehensive understanding of cardiac anatomy. We shall provide abundant anatomic correlates of echocardiographic findings throughout the book.The book will be divided into three sections. Each chapter will cover both normal and pathological findings on echocardiography with anatomic correlation. The first section will address the normal findings which can be appreciated by current day echocardiography. The impact of aging on cardiac structure and function will also be covered in this section. In the second section, specific cardiac diseases will be discussed. The differentiating features between normal and pathologic conditions will be discussed. The last section will address specific clinical settings where echocardiography is pivotal for diagnosis and patient management.