基本説明
Written by three experts from the Mayo Clinic, this comprehensive question-and-answer review book is an excellent study guide for the Examination of Special Competence in Perioperative Transesophageal Echocardiography (PTEeXAM). The book contains case-based questions similar in format to those on the exam, extensive explanations, and numerous illustrations.
Full Description
Written by three experts from the Mayo Clinic, this comprehensive question-and-answer review book is an excellent study guide for the Examination of Special Competence in Perioperative Transesophageal Echocardiography (PTEeXAM). The book contains case-based questions similar in format to those on the exam, extensive explanations, and numerous illustrations.
Coverage begins with the basics, including ultrasound physics, principles of Doppler ultrasound, artifacts and pitfalls of imaging, quantitative echocardiography, equipment and safety, indications, contraindications, and complications, and normal anatomy and blood flow during the complete examination. Subsequent chapters cover a variety of clinical applications of transesophageal echocardiography during the perioperative period.
Contents
Chapter 1 Ultrasound Physics
Chapter 2 Basic Principles of Doppler Ultrasound
Chapter 3 Artifacts and Pitfalls of Imaging
Chapter 4 Quantitative Echocardiography
Chapter 5 Diastolic Function
Chapter 6 Equipment, Infection Control, and Safety
Chapter 7 Indications, Contraindications, and Complications of Transesophageal Echocardiography
Chapter 8 Normal Anatomy and Flow During the Complete Examination
Chapter 9 Myocardial Ischemia and Segmental Ventricular Function
Chapter 10 Assessing Heart Valves During the Perioperative Period
Chapter 11 Echocardiographic Manifestations of Congenital Heart Disease in Adult Patients
Chapter 12 Echocardiography of the Aorta and Pericardium
Chapter 13 Cardiomyopathies
Chapter 14 Recognizing Intracavitary Contents and Source of Emboli
References
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