Alfred Z. Abuhamad – författare

Stay up to date with recent advances in the use of ultrasound in early gestation with this comprehensive, full-color reference. First Trimester Ultrasound Diagnosis of Fetal Abnormalities is an authoritative, systematic guide to the role of first trimester ultrasound in pregnancy risk assessment and the early detection of fetal malformations. High-quality illustrations and numerous tables throughout enhance readability, making this text an excellent daily resource in clinical practice.Features:Presents state-of-the-art information accompanied by hundreds of superb illustrations reflecting today’s best ultrasound technology.Covers general aspects of first trimester ultrasound, including physical principles and bioeffects, technical aspects, fetal biometry and pregnancy dating, screening for chromosomal aneuploidies, multiple pregnancies, and more.Features a chapter on detailed first trimester ultrasound which presents a new, comprehensive and systematic approach to ultrasound imaging in early gestation.Provides detailed coverage of first trimester ultrasound findings in normal and abnormal conditions, covering various organ systems as well as the placenta and umbilical cord.Your book purchase includes a complimentary download of the enhanced eBook for iOS, Android, PC & Mac.Take advantage of these practical features that will improve your eBook experience:The ability to download the eBook on multiple devices at one time — providing a seamless reading experience online or offlinePowerful search tools and smart navigation cross-links that allow you to search within this book, or across your entire library of VitalSource eBooksMultiple viewing options that enable you to scale images and text to any size without losing page clarity as well as responsive designThe ability to highlight text and add notes with one click-

Covering every aspect of fetal heart examination and all major cardiac malformations, A Practical Guide to Fetal Echocardiography is widely acknowledged as the definitive text in this challenging field. This award-winning title clearly depicts examples of commonly seen abnormalities and day-to-day cases, as well as rare pathology. Authored by renowned experts, the fully updated fourth edition is a lavishly illustrated, easy-to-read text designed to serve as a comprehensive reference for all practitioners involved in cardiac imaging. Features significant revisions including several new chapters, new artwork, and updated reference lists. Discusses disorders in terms of the ultrasound findings with key points summarized at the end of each chapter. Images are accompanied by clear, colorful schematic drawings that depict cardiac abnormalities. Features the addition of Approach to Diagnosis, an algorithm at the end of each chapter to assist providers in reaching the proper diagnosis. Includes numerous tables that outline common and differentiating features of various cardiac malformations. Covers the technical aspects of the cardiac exam in the first half of the text; the second half features detailed discussions of fetal cardiac malformations, each presented in a practical, methodical format that includes the definition, spectrum of disease and incidence, the use of gray scale, color Doppler, 3D and early gestation ultrasound in diagnosis, followed by the differential diagnosis, prognosis, and outcome. Features a practical, concise, easy-to-use format, making it indispensable for both physicians and sonographers in the detection of congenital heart disease. Winner of British Medical Association Awards 2016: BMA Medical Book of the Year and Obstetrics and Gynecology - First Prize. Enrich Your eBook Reading Experience Read directly on your preferred device(s), such as computer, tablet, or smartphone. Easily convert to audiobook, powering your content with natural language text-to-speech.

Comprehensive, up to date, and highly illustrated, First Trimester Ultrasound Diagnosis of Fetal Abnormalities, Second Edition, is an authoritative, systematic guide to the role of first trimester ultrasound in pregnancy risk assessment and the early detection of fetal malformations. Drs. Alfred Z. Abuhamad, Rabih Chaoui, and Bernard Benoit cover all recent advances in the use of ultrasound in early gestation, accompanied by more than 2,000 example scans, illustrations, and tables, making this thoroughly revised text an excellent daily resource in clinical practice. Covers general aspects of first trimester ultrasound, including physical principles and bioeffects, technical aspects, fetal biometry and pregnancy dating, image optimization with grayscale, color Doppler and three-dimensional ultrasound, screening for chromosomal aneuploidies, multiple pregnancies, and moreProvides detailed coverage of first trimester ultrasound findings in normal and abnormal conditions, covering various organ systems as well as the placenta and umbilical cord with new chapters on embryology and embryonic abnormalities and genetic syndromesContains more than 200 anatomical illustrations, 30% more ultrasound scans, and eight all-new chaptersIncludes valuable tips and pearls from Drs. Alfred Abuhamad and Rabih Chaoui, the team behind the bestselling Practical Guide to Fetal Echocardiography, and new author Dr. Bernard Benoit, an international expert on fetal ultrasound

Office-based procedures offer numerous advantages – they require less time, provide a familiar and more comfortable environment, cause less anxiety, are more economical than hospital-based surgery, offer co-pay options, involve less risk of infection and have reduced anaesthesia requirements.Beginning with an introduction to patient safety and legal issues, the following chapters discuss gynaecological ultrasound and then numerous procedures that may be carried out in the office setting, including surgery. The final chapter is dedicated to cosmetic procedures.Key FeaturesComprehensive guide to growing trend of using office procedures for gynaecological problemsDiscusses patient safety, legal issues and ultrasound, as well as numerous office-based procedures including surgeryRenowned US author and editor team