Overview

Applied 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

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Author:   RR Kasliwal
Publisher:   Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers
Imprint:   Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers
Weight:   0.800kg
ISBN:  

9789351529729

ISBN 10:   935152972
Pages:   400
Publication Date:   31 October 2016
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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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  

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RR Kasliwal Chairman, Division of Clinical and Preventive Cardiology, Medanta – The Medicity, Gurgaon, Haryana, India

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