TY  - BOOK
AU  - Houghton,Andrew R.
TI  - Making sense of echocardiography: a hands-on guide
SN  - 9781032303574
PY  - 2024///
CY  - Boca Raton, FL ; London
PB  - CRC Press, 
KW  - Echocardiography
KW  - Heart Diseases
KW  - diagnostic imaging
KW  - Handbook
N1  - Previous ed.: 2014; Includes bibliographical references and index
N2  - Echocardiography is one of the most useful and powerful diagnostic tools in the assessment of cardiac structure and function. It remains a rapidly expanding modality, with new techniques constantly developing and maturing. Building on the success of the second edition, the third edition of Making Sense of Echocardiography: A Hands-on Guide provides a timely overview for those learning echocardiography for the first time as well as an accessible handbook that experienced sonographers can refer to. The strong clinical focus and concentration on real-life scenarios make this book relevant in day-to-day practice. Key updates for this edition include the latest guidelines for the evaluation of diastolic function and pulmonary hypertension, and fully updated reference intervals throughout. 
Key Features: 
Covers not only the fundamentals of echocardiography including ultrasound physics, but also covers new technologies such as 3D echocardiography. 
Provides a comprehensive approach for the echo trainee and also serves as a useful reference for more seasoned echocardiographers. 
Incorporates current guidelines and reference intervals throughout
ER  -