Applied Echocardiography in Coronary Artery Disease (Includes CD-ROM)

DescriptionApplied 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.Table of ContentsA comprehensive text describing different applications of echocardiography in coronary artery diseaseEchocardiographic techniques presented in clinical in clinical perspective, making it easier for the clinicians to apply them in their clinical practiceIncludes detailed description of advanced echocardiographic techniques such as stress echocardiography, strain imaging, contrast echocardiography, interventional echocardiography, etc.Chapters authored by some of the most-renowned and respected names in the field of echocardiographyAccompanies a CD-ROM with more than 100 illustrative video clips.Table of ContentsIntroduction: Why this book?Section: A Fundamentals Of Imaging TechniquesAssessment of LV systolic functionAssessment of LV diastolic functionRight heart evaluationPharmacologic stress echocardiographyNon-pharmacological stress echocardiographyContrast echocardiographyTissue Doppler imaging and speckle tracking echocardiographySection B. Clinical ApplicationsAcute Coronary SyndromeDetermining the etiology of chest painAssessment of the extent of myocardial damagePost-myocardial infarction risk stratificationMechanical complications of myocardial infarctionStable AnginaStress echocardiography for detection of myocardial ischemia and guiding treatmentThe use of contrast agentsDirect visualization of coronary arteries and coronary blood flowChronic Ischemic Left Ventricular Systolic DysfunctionIschemic mitral RegurgitationAssessment of myocardial viabilityRole in patients undergoing cardiac resynchronization therapyAdvanced Heart FailureEvaluation and follow-up of patient receiving ventricular assist devicesEvaluation and follow-up of patient undergoing heart transplantationEchocardiographic guidance in ventricular reconstruction surgeriesCoronary Artery Diseases in Pediatric Age GroupsCoronary artery diseases in pediatric age groupsCoronary Artery Diseases In Systemic Illnesses: Special IssuesChronic kidney diseaseConnective tissue disordersMiscellaneous disordersPreclinical Detection of AtherosclerosisAssessment of endothelial dysfunctionDoppler assessment of carotid AtherosclerosisEpilogue