Step by Step Pediatric Echocardiography (3^rd Ed.) Step by Step Series

Echocardiography is ultrasound imaging of the heart. This third edition of Step by Step Pediatric Echocardiography describes the methodology of conducting a baseline echocardiogram in neonatal and paediatric patients.

Divided into 13 chapters, the book presents different types of echocardiography examination, such as M-Mode and Doppler examination, followed by chapters on specific diseases including acyanotic congenital heart disease, cyanotic heart disease, acquired valvular disease, cardiac infections and myocardium disease. A list of pitfalls in paediatric echocardiograms and how to avoid them is also included.

This updated and expanded edition features three new chapters on foetal echocardiography, neonatal echocardiography, and echocardiography in the intensive care unit. Enhanced by 97 images and illustrations including many encountered in routine clinical practice, Step by Step Pediatric Echocardiography is a useful quick reference guide for paediatricians and general physicians.

Key Points

• New, updated and expanded edition
• 3 new chapters
• 97 images and illustrations
• Previous edition published 2010

Chapter 1. Introduction

Chapter 2. Position of the Patient and Transducer

Chapter 3. M-Mode and Doppler Examination

Chapter 4. Echocardiographic Evaluation of Cardiac Chambers Left Ventricle

Chapter 5. Acyanotic Congenital Heart Disease

Chapter 6. Cyanotic Heart Disease

Chapter 7. Acquired Valvular Disease

Chapter 8. Cardiac Infections

Chapter 9. Disease of Myocardium

Chapter 10. Pediatric Echocardiogram Report and its Pitfalls

Chapter 11. Fetal Echocardiography

Chapter 12. Neonatal Echocardiography

Chapter 13. Echocardiography in Intensive Care Unit

Index

Rani Gera MBBS, MD (Pediatrics)
Safdarjung Hospital, Associated, Vardhman Mahavir Medical College, New Delhi, India