Annette Vegas - Böcker

The third edition of the Transesophageal Echocardiography Multimedia Manual is a comprehensive resource and essential guide to the rapidly expanding field of perioperative transesophageal echocardiography (TEE), encompassing its role in newer cardiac surgery techniques, diverse interventional procedures, and the intensive care unit.This well-illustrated manual, accompanying videos, and self-test questions demonstrate recent developments and challenges for the anesthesiologist, cardiologist, cardiac surgeon, critical care physician, and those interested in perioperative TEE. The accompanying online resources present two-dimensional (2D) examples in their original video format accompanied by sketches, three-dimensional (3D) orientation, Doppler-related information, and hemodynamic, radiologic, and anatomic correlation to assist the user in visualizing the dynamic process of TEE.New to This Edition: Six new chapters cover the role of TEE in minimally invasive cardiac surgical techniques, structural heart disease, noncardiac surgery, extracardiac TEE, and cardiac arrest. Material related to new imaging techniques such as 3D TEE were added to all existing chapters. Access through a companion website offers over 1800 videos which showcase normal imaging, pathology, and intra-procedural techniques aiding the interpretation of findings and procedures. Especially helpful are videos using 3D augmented reality to highlight the acquisition of 2D and 3D echocardiographic views. Global contributions provide expert perspectives from over 170 internationally experienced anesthesiologists, cardiologists, cardiac surgeons, critical care physicians, and radiologists.

This second edition of the Transesophageal Echocardiography Multimedia Manual is a comprehensive resource and essential guide to the rapidly expanding field of perioperative transesophageal echocardiography (TEE), encompassing newer cardiac surgery techniques, more diverse surgical procedures, and use in the intensive care unit. With over 900 figures, this well-illustrated manual and its accompanying videos and self-test questions demonstrate new developments and challenges for the anesthesiologist, cardiologist, cardiac surgeon, critical care physician, and those interested in perioperative TEE. The accompanying downloads present two-dimensional examples in their original video format accompanied by sketches, three-dimensional orientation, Doppler-related information, and hemodynamic, radiologic, and anatomical correlation to assist the user visualize the dynamic process of transesophageal echocardiography. New to this edition!Now in full-color with over 800 pages of content, including six new chapters covering new minimally invasive cardiac surgical techniques, non-cardiac surgery, and complementary imaging techniques such as three-dimensional echocardiography plus updates to all existing chaptersOver 900 high-resolution images to illustrate the advancement of echocardiography technologyCompanion downloads showcase over 1000 videos of 2-dimensional examples accompanied by 3-dimension orientation providing an interpretation of results, plus over 140 self-test questions Expert perspectives from over 85 renowned and experienced anesthesiologists, cardiologists, cardiac surgeons, and critical care physicians from five countries

Three-dimensional (3D) transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) is a powerful visual tool and this is the most current 3D TEE guide available. It provides a practical and illustrated step-by-step guide to the latest in 3D technology and image acquisition.

Basic Transesophageal and Critical Care Ultrasound provides an overview of transesophageal ultrasound of the heart, lung, and upper abdomen as well as basic ultrasound of the brain, lung, heart, abdomen, and vascular system. Ultrasound-guided procedures commonly used in critically ill patients are also covered.With more than 400 clinical images, this well-illustrated text and its accompanying videos demonstrate new developments and challenges for those interested in mastering basic transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) and bedside surface ultrasound. Each chapter is presented in an easy-to-read format that includes color diagrams and ultrasound images which optimize interactive learning for both novice and experienced clinicians. The book is divided into two parts. The first is dedicated to basic TEE while the second provides focused coverage of bedside ultrasound. The book also includes chapters on extra-cardiac TEE and ultrasound of the brain—unconventional areas that will become more important in the future as clinicians evaluate not only the etiology of hemodynamic instability but also the impact on multiple organs and systems such as the kidney, liver, splanchnic perfusion, and brain. This text is an invaluable resource to those preparing for the National Board of Echocardiography’s Examination of Special Competence in Basic Perioperative Transesophageal Echocardiography (PTEeXAM) and its equivalents outside the USA and Canada. In addition, it prepares physicians for the American College of Chest Physician’s critical care ultrasound certification. The contents follow the syllabus of the TEE basic echo exam to ensure complete coverage of a trainee's requirements. It also includes sample questions and two helpful mock exams. Written by a multidisciplinary team of experts in TEE, the book is a must-have for those in training and in practice.