Description
Book SynopsisApplied Echocardiography in CAD is a comprehensive guide to imaging techniques for a variety of heart conditions.
Divided into two sections; section A covers the fundamentals of imaging techniques, and section B covers the clinical applications of these techniques. Variations of echocardiography in the first section include right heart evaluation, contrast echocardiography, and tissue Doppler imaging.
Section B is sub-divided into heart conditions including acute coronary syndrome, stable angina, advanced heart failure, and coronary artery diseases in paediatric age groups. Each topic begins with a clinical scenario.
Applied Echocardiography in CAD provides an excellent source of reference for cardiologists and residents faced with these conditions day-to-day.
Key Points
- Comprehensive guide to imaging techniques for a variety of heart conditions
- Two sections cover the fundamentals of imaging, and clinical applications for CAD
- Excellent day-to-day reference book for cardiologists and residents
Table of Contents- Introduction: Why this book?
Section: A Fundamentals Of Imaging Techniques
- Assessment of LV systolic function
- Assessment of LV diastolic function
- Right heart evaluation
- Pharmacologic stress echocardiography
- Non-pharmacological stress echocardiography
- Contrast echocardiography
- Tissue Doppler imaging and speckle tracking echocardiography
Section B. Clinical Applications
Acute Coronary Syndrome
- Determining the etiology of chest pain
- Assessment of the extent of myocardial damage
- Post-myocardial infarction risk stratification
- Mechanical complications of myocardial infarction
Stable Angina
- Stress echocardiography for detection of myocardial ischemia and guiding treatment
- The use of contrast agents
- Direct visualization of coronary arteries and coronary blood flow
Chronic Ischemic Left Ventricular Systolic Dysfunction
- Ischemic mitral Regurgitation
- Assessment of myocardial viability
- Role in patients undergoing cardiac resynchronization therapy
Advanced Heart Failure
- Evaluation and follow-up of patient receiving ventricular assist devices
- Evaluation and follow-up of patient undergoing heart transplantation
- Echocardiographic guidance in ventricular reconstruction surgeries
Coronary Artery Diseases in Pediatric Age Groups
- Coronary artery diseases in pediatric age groups
Coronary Artery Diseases In Systemic Illnesses: Special Issues
- Chronic kidney disease
- Connective tissue disorders
- Miscellaneous disorders
Preclinical Detection of Atherosclerosis
- Assessment of endothelial dysfunction
- Doppler assessment of carotid Atherosclerosis
Epilogue
