Echocardiography: A Practical Guide for Reporting and Interpretation, 4th Edition

By John Chambers, Sandeep S. Hothi, Camelia Demetrescu

The fourth edition of “Echocardiography: A Practical Guide for Reporting and Interpretation” is a comprehensive guide to echocardiography, written by John Chambers, Sandeep S. Hothi, and Camelia Demetrescu. This book is designed to be a practical and pragmatic approach to performing, reporting, and interpreting echocardiography studies, with a focus on synthesizing guidelines into a routine clinical context.

The authors have revised this edition extensively, with an expansion of sections on acute, intensive care, and emergency medicine. They have also incorporated new international guidelines, grading criteria, and normal data, making the book an up-to-date resource for echocardiographers.

One of the most notable additions to this edition is the discussion on COVID-19. The pandemic has brought many challenges to the healthcare industry, including the need to limit exposure of patients and operators to the virus. This has necessitated a sharp focus on matching the level of scan to the clinical question, and the authors have addressed this issue thoroughly in this book. They have also emphasized the importance of collaboration between clinicians and echocardiographers.

The book also has new sections on cardio-oncology, multivalve disease, and specialist valve clinics, making it an indispensable resource for cardiologists and other healthcare professionals working with cardiac patients. The authors have also included a guide to how cardiac CT and magnetic resonance can complement echocardiography, making this book an excellent resource for those interested in expanding their skill set.

The book is written in a conversational style, with the authors imagining themselves as the calm voice of a senior echocardiographer teaching a junior colleague. This approach makes the book approachable and easy to read, without sacrificing the depth of its content. The text is also complemented by numerous diagrams and tables, making the information easier to understand and retain.

Overall, “Echocardiography: A Practical Guide for Reporting and Interpretation” is an excellent resource for healthcare professionals involved in echocardiography. It provides a practical and pragmatic approach to performing, reporting, and interpreting echocardiography studies, making it an invaluable resource for those working with cardiac patients.

If you’re an echocardiographer, cardiologist, or other healthcare professional working with cardiac patients, this book is a must-have resource. Order your copy today, or consider the video version for an even more immersive learning experience. With this book, you’ll have the practical knowledge and skills you need to approach echocardiography with confidence, and provide the best care possible for your patients.

Product Details

• Expanded first chapter on levels of echocardiography
• New sections on COVID-19, cardio-oncology, multivalve disease, and specialist valve clinics
• Incorporation of new international guidelines, grading criteria and normal data
• Guide to how cardiac CT and magnetic resonance can complement echocardiography
• Reformatted text and extra diagrams and tables to improve understanding

• Publisher ‏ : ‎ CRC Press; 4th edition (September 6, 2023)
• Language ‏ : ‎ English
• ‏ : ‎ 250 pages
• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1032151587
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1032151588