This review companion to Dr Catherine Otto's Textbook of Clinical Echocardiography demonstrates how to record echos avoid pitfalls perform calculations & understand the fundamentals echocardiography for every type of cardiac problem It teaches & tests in one convenient volume with precise step-by-step instructions on using & interpreting echocardiography It's a must-have for anyone new to the field or preparing for the echocardiography boards the PTEe XAM or the diagnostic cardiac sonographer's exam Enhance your calculation skills for all aspects of echocardiography Multiple-choice questions in each chapter cover the latest information tested on exams Features expert advice & easy-to-follow procedures on using & interpreting echo (including pitfalls in recording) in every chapter Prepare for your exams with " The Echo Exam" section included in each chapter which features a summary of how to perform the procedure along with all the necessary calculations diagnostic information & real-life examples you may encounter Gain a full understanding of the material in the main textbook such as contrast echo 3D echo myocardial mechanics as well as intraoperative transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) which is discussed in more detail for those new to the field Easily comprehend complex topics including the latest in ultrasound physics & image acquisition Test your knowledge! Completely new questions & answers are fed into an assessment & testing module on the website for convenient learning & review Expert Consult e Book version included with purchase This enhanced e Book experience means that you can search all of the text figures & references from the book on a variety of devices Ace your echocardiography exam with the help of Dr Catherine M Otto's Echocardiography Review Manual
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