Catherine M. Otto Bücher

This outstanding new atlas makes it easy to interpret intraoperative transesophageal echocardiography findings for both healthy and diseased patients. A multidisciplinary team uses clinical case studies to explore the characteristic intraoperative TEE findings for every type of cardiac abnormality, along with correlative imaging and pathology findings. The result is an outstanding way make sure you are obtaining the maximum diagnostic benefit from this versatile modality.

The new edition of Dr. Otto's benchmark text of echocardiography is a must for everyone learning echo for the first time, or re-learning the essential concepts. Dr. Otto's writing style engages the reader and makes difficult concepts easy to understand.New to this edition is a discussion of new echo techniques including contrast and 3D and how they fit into the echo practice. All echo images are new to this edition and are complemented by new full colour drawings of heart structures and physical orientation. Each chapter includes a practical outline called The Echo Exam , ideal for understanding the use of echo and how to understand the outcomes.