About the Book
The extension of conventional M-mode to two-dimensional echocardiography has been a major advance for the evaluation and management of cardiac disease. Their combined use is optimal for a comprehensive analysis of anatomy and structure function and thus best serving the patient. This book critically examines the validity of the applications of these ultra sound techniques in common cardiac disorders. In addition to the clinical value of contrast and Doppler echocardiography, several chapters are devoted to problems related to quantitation of both M-mode and two-dimensional echocardiography. This volume is specifically aimed at the practicing cardiologist and provides an in-depth appreciation of most recent echocardiographic advances. J. ROELANDT LIST OF CONTRIBUTORS Anliker, M., MD, Department of Cardiology, University Hospital Zurich, R!imistrasse 100, 8091 Zurich, SWITZERLAND. Carroll, J.D., MD, Department of Cardiology, University Hospital of ZUrich, R!imistrasse 100, 8091 Zurich, SWITZERLAND. Cate, F.J. ten, MD, Harbour Hospital, Haringvliet 2, 3011 TD Rotterdam, THE NETHERLANDS. Cikes, I., MD, Institute of Cardiovascular Disease, School of Medicine, University of Zagreb, Kispaticeva 12, 41000 Zagreb, YUGOSLAVIA. Domburg, R.T. van, PhD, Thoraxcenter, Academic Hospital Dijkzigt and Erasmus University, P.O. Box 1738, 3000 DR Rotterdam, THE NETHERLANDS. Ernst, A., MD, Institute of Cardiovascular Disease, School of Medicine, University of Zagreb, Kispaticeva 12, 41000 Zagreb, YUGOSLAVIA. Hanrath, P., MD, Department of Cardiology, University Hospital Hamburg-Eppendorf, Mar tinistrasse 52, 2000 Hamburg 20, BRD. Hess, D.M., MD, Department of Cardiology, University Hospital Zurich, R!imistrasse 100, 8091 ZUrich, SWITZERLAND.
Table of Contents:
I. Instrumentation and Examination Techniques of Two-Dimensional Echocardiography.- 1. Performance characteristics of two-dimensional cardiac scanners..- 2. Comprehensive M-mode and two-dimensional echocardiographic examination: anatomy, technique, image orientation and specific clinical application..- II. Problems Related to Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis of M-Mode, Two-Dimensional and Doppler Echocardiography.- 3. Limitations and pitfalls of M-mode and two-dimensional echocardiography..- 4. Quantitative aspects of measurement error in echocardiography..- 5. Doppler-echocardiography; its advantages and limitations in adult cardiology..- III. Clinical Usefulness of Transesophageal and Contrast Echocardiography.- 6. Transesophageal (M-mode and two-dimensional) echocardiography..- 7. Contrast echocardiography..- 8. Contrast echocardiography in the neonate..- IV. Application and Validity of M-Mode and Two-Dimensional Echocardiography in Common Cardiac Diseases.- 9. New aspects of eehocardiography for the diagnosis and treatment of pericardial disease..- 10. Eehocardiography of the cadiomyopathies: congestive, hypertrophic and restrictive types..- 11. Eehocardiography in vegetative endocarditis..- 12. Eehocardiography of intra-cardiac masses: tumors and thrombi..- 13. Eehocardiography of the mitral valve: accuracy of criteria for clinical decision making in daily practice..- 14. Two-dimensional eehocardiography of the aorta and aortic valve. Is quantitation possible?.- 15. Two-dimensional eehocardiography of ventricular septal defects..- V. Assessment of the Left Ventricle by M-Mode and Two-Dimensional Echocardiography.- 16. Quantification of left ventricular function: how useful is it for clinical decision making..- 17. Computer-aided analysis of M-mode echocardiograms: practical and clinical relevance of results..- 18. A critical look at quantification of the left ventricle from M-mode and two-dimensional echocardiography..- VI. Application of M-Mode and Two-Dimensional Echocardiography in Coronary Artery Disease.- 19. The value of echocardiography in the coronary care unit: left ventricular wall motion studies in the assessment of the patient with acute myocardial infarction..- 20. Echocardiographic diagnosis of complications of myocardial infarction..- 21. Usefulness of echocardiography for the assessment of interventions in patients with acute and chronic coronary artery disease (thrombolysis, vasodilatory therapy etc.)..
