Echocardiography in Pediatric and Adult Congenital Heart Disease

Echocardiography in Pediatric and Congenital Heart Disease, 2nd Edition is a comprehensive, full-color reference that provides detailed guidance on the echocardiographic evaluation of children and patients with congenital heart disease. Updated to reflect advances in imaging technology, this second edition emphasizes high-quality image acquisition and interpretation while integrating new clinical applications. Authored by international experts, the book combines foundational principles, practical protocols, and cutting-edge techniques to support clinicians, sonographers, and trainees in delivering optimal care for pediatric and congenital cardiology patients.

Key Features

• Extensive visual content: Over 1,200 figures and more than 600 video clips on a companion website
• Updated chapters on post-Fontan patient assessment and pregnancy in heart disease
• Structured lesion chapters highlighting key echocardiographic elements for each condition
• Comprehensive technical coverage: Ultrasound physics, laboratory setup, standard echocardiogram protocols, and quantitative evaluation methods, including diastolic function assessment
• Specialized techniques: 3D echocardiography, intraoperative echocardiography, and fetal echocardiography
• Contributions from leading global experts with numerous new authors for expanded perspectives
• Practical guidance for clinical use, emphasizing new technologies and high-quality imaging standards
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