Ecocardiografia

This book provides a highly practical atlas on the use of echocardiography by the neonatologist in the management of the neonate. Whilst recognising the limitations of the non-specialist in echocardiography, the lavish use of illustrations and practical advice will provide an excellent companion to those being trained in and applying this technique in the special care baby unit.

The non-invasive technique of echocardiography has assumed an increasingly important role in the diagnostic and therapeutic management of cardiac disease in children over the past decade. This book is an excellent reference source for use in daily practice by people who already have a basic understanding of congenital heart disease and the techniques of echocardiography. The overall discussion of echocardiography is thorough, covering basic principles of modalities, equipment usage and differential diagnosis. This second edition includes important new chapters on Specialized Echocardiographic Techniques and Abnormalities within the Cardiac Chambers, Proximal Vessels and Thorax.

Complex Cases in Echocardiography is a unique text written by a team of top cardiologists at Cedars Sinai Heart Institute. Drawing from their extensive library of echocardiograms, the authors feature 75 cases demonstrating uncommon and puzzling echo findings. Each case begins with a brief clinical presentation, and related images, followed by multiple-choice questions. Detailed answers include patient outcomes and follow-up recommendations. The cases include m-mode, 2-D, 3-D echo, TEE, and Doppler ultrasound. In addition, three fold-out matching quizzes present a particular physical finding or electrocardiogram to be matched with the patient's corresponding echocardiogram. With the inclusion of cases seen in emergency situations as well as routine readings in an echo laboratory, this text not only introduces the reader to unusual cases, but also reinforces relevant techniques and applications. A companion website includes the fully searchable text and features additional cases, along with actual case video clips. Features: case-based format featuring 75 unusual and bizarre diagnostic dilemmas; questions and answers associated with each case 3 unique fold-out quizzes; and a companion website with fully searchable text and 45 additional cases.

A practical, full-color guide with videos, "Practical Perioperative Transesophageal Echocardiography, 2nd Edition", by Drs. David Sidebotham, Alan F. Merry, Malcolm E. Leggett, and Mark L. Edwards, will help improve your diagnosis and monitoring of perioperative cardiac patients. Reflecting five years of new research and clinical data in TEE, the book captures the latest developments in the field, and new chapters on epiaortic and 3D echocardiography, echocardiography in the ICU, and echocardiography for adult congenital heart disease have been added. The videos on DVD demonstrate normal and pathologic findings in real time. The result is an outstanding tool for certification preparation and clinical practice.

Un nuovo libro sulla cardiotocografia si pone l'obiettivo di raggiungere una maggiore chiarezza sulla modalità di approccio alla valutazione del benessere fetale, soprattutto in travaglio. Infatti avere riferimenti costanti con la medicina dell'evidenza e con quanto è stato pubblicato nelle varie linee guida nazionali e internazionali può aiutare gli operatori a superare i limiti e le distorsioni della medicina difensiva. Una corretta valutazione della cardiotocografia può contribuire anche a superare il problema italiano dell'aumento esponenziale dei tagli cesarei e conseguentemente a ridurre il numero di quelli effettuati per una non corretta valutazione del tracciato.

Dalle recensioni delle precendenti edizioni, tradotte in inglese, francese, portoghese e spagnolo: "Uno dei pionieri della metodica la descrive magistralmente in un libro utile ai cardiologi ma anche agli studenti" (J. Roelandt, Cardiovasc Res 1994;28:143) "Lo stile narrativo e godibile di un libro utilissimo" (H.P. Kuhl, Der Internist, 1999;9:958) "Nell'inconfondibile stile-Picano, e parte essenziale di ogni buona biblioteca cardiologia" (A. Boccanelli, G Ital Cardiol 1998;28:81) "Utilissimo, assai bene illustrato, didattico e schematico. Meravigliosamente ben scritto" (H. Grendhal, J Norwegian Medical Association, 1998;7)

Written by Dr. Filip Kucera, a pediatric cardiology consultant at Great Ormond Street Hospital, Atlas of Pediatric Echocardiography provides "next level" guidance for clinicians who want to improve their echocardiographic skills. It covers a wide range of levels, from a beginner to an advanced level. This highly illustrated atlas is an excellent resource not only for pediatric cardiologists and trainees in pediatric cardiology, but also neonatologists, pediatric intensivists, and pediatricians with an interest in echocardiography. .Contains over 800 high-quality echocardiograms, depicting normal views followed by congenital and acquired cardiovascular defects and other conditions. .Provides clear explanations for all pathology images for a clear understanding of the diagnosis. .Includes a guide to normal echocardiographic examination. .Covers segmental approach to congenital heart disease; atrial, ventricular and atrio-ventricular septal defects; diseases of the mitral, tricuspid, left and right ventricular outflow tract; double outlet right ventricle; tetralogy of Fallot; transposition of the great arteries; truncus arteriosus; functionally single ventricle; PDA; coarctation and interruption of the aorta; vascular rings; pulmonary and systemic venous anomalies; congenital coronary artery abnormalities; myocarditis; cardiomyopathies; Kawasaki disease; rheumatic heart disease; infective endocarditis; pericardial disease; cardiac tumors; pulmonary hypertension; genetic syndromes; mechanical circulatory support; heart transplantation and more.

The ECG Made Practical is a clinically-orientated book, showing how the electrocardiogram can help in the diagnosis and treatment of patients with symptoms suggesting cardiovascular disease. The underlying philosophy of this Seventh Edition remains that the ECG has to be interpreted in the light of the patient's history and physical examination, thus the book is organised in chapters according to a patient's symptoms. Clinically-orientated with a quick reference list of cardiovascular conditions Builds on the basic knowledge outlined in the classic ECG Made Easy Emphasises the individuality of every ECG and uses full 12-lead ECG recordings to provide a realistic reproduction of the clinical environment The unique page size allows presentation of 12-lead ECGs across a single page for clarity Each chapter begins with a brief account of the relevant history and examination and ends with a short account of what might be done once the ECG has been interpreted The ECG is a vital part of diagnosis and prolonged ambulatory ECG recording is now commonplace. This Seventh Edition includes a greater focus on ambulatory monitoring and the newer monitoring devices, while developments in pacing systems and defibrillators are described.

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