Echocardiography: Norm Values, Decision Tables and Flowcharts (2nd Edition)

Echocardiography represents a rapidly advancing discipline within the field of non-invasive cardiac imaging. In daily clinical practice, keeping up to date of ongoing developments therefore poses a considerable challenge. In recent years, multiple studies and guidelines have been published that introduce new perspectives and re-evaluate established concepts. Consequently, since the first edition, reference values and diagnostic algorithms have been partially revised and adapted to reflect the current state of evidence.Furthermore, new valve prostheses have entered the market, and for the first time, data on novel techniques—such as aortic valve-in-valve procedures—have been incorporated into this edition. This book is designed to assist both novice and experienced echocardiographers in maintaining an overview of normal reference values and in accurately classifying even rare pathologies based on measured parameters.The book is complemented by detailed anatomical illustrations and color-coded flowcharts covering all valvular heart diseases. A comprehensive reference table for valve prostheses, comprising more than 550 prosthesis types and sizes, completes this edition. Read more