A Practical Approach to Transesophageal EchocardiographyAlbert C. Perrino, Scott T. Reeves Now in its Second Edition, with full-color illustrations throughout, this practical manual provides a basic introduction to the "how-to's" of diagnostic and intraoperative transesophageal echocardiography. It covers all types of heart surgery in which TEE is used and addresses clinical challenges in specific settings such as the ICU and anatomic regions such as the thoracic aorta. Each chapter includes multiple-choice questions for exam preparation. The book is portable and easy to use in the operating room. This edition includes full-color echocardiograms in all chapters and colorized and revamped drawings. A new chapter covers cardiac masses and embolic sources. |
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A Practical Approach to Transesophageal Echocardiography Albert C. Perrino No preview available - 2003 |
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abnormalities anatomy aneurysm angle annular annulus aortic dissection aortic insufficiency aortic regurgitation aortic stenosis aortic valve artifact ascending aorta assessment atrial bypass cardiac catheter clinical cm² Coll Cardiol color Doppler continuous wave Doppler coronary artery decreased detected diameter diastolic function dilation disease display distal Doppler echocardiography evaluation examination Figure four-chamber view frequency heart hemodynamic hypertrophy imaging plane increased intraoperative ischemia left atrium left ventricle left ventricular outflow lesions long-axis view LVOT M-mode measurements midesophageal mitral regurgitation mitral valve myocardial normal obstruction orifice papillary muscle pathology patients pericardial posterior pressure gradient pressure half-time probe prosthetic valve proximal pulmonary artery regurgitant jet repair right atrium right ventricle right ventricular segments septal septum short-axis view signal Soc Echocardiogr structures surgery surgical systolic technique thrombus tissue transducer transesophageal echocardiography transgastric transmitral transvalvular two-dimensional ultrasound ultrasound beam valve area valvular venous ventricular outflow tract visualized volume wall motion