Complex cases in echocardiography

Complex Cases in Echocardiography is a unique text written by a team of top cardiologists at Cedars Sinai Heart Institute. Drawing from their extensive library of echocardiograms, the authors feature 75 cases demonstrating uncommon and puzzling echo findings. Each case begins with a brief clinical presentation, and related images, followed by multiple-choice questions. Detailed answers include patient outcomes and follow-up recommendations. The cases include m-mode, 2-D, 3-D echo, TEE, and Doppler ultrasound. In addition, three fold-out matching quizzes present a particular physical finding or.

Complex Cases in Echocardiography; Contributors; Preface; Contents; CASE 1 Marfan Syndrome, Status Post Bentall Procedure; CASE 2 Mild Exertional Dyspnea; CASE 3 Aortic Stenosis after a Modifi ed Ross Procedure; CASE 4 Increasing Shortness of Breath; CASE 5 Weakness and Malaise; CASE 6 Dizziness and Near Syncope; CASE 7 Episode of Hemoptysis; CASE 8 Atrial Fibrillation; CASE 9 Left-Sided Hemiparesis; CASE 10 Dyspnea on Exertion; CASE 11 Marfan Syndrome; CASE 12 Shortness of Breath and Dyspnea on Exertion; CASE 13 AIDS and Pneumocystis Pneumonia; CASE 14 Congenital Heart Disease.

CASE 15 Family History of Sudden Cardiac DeathCASE 16 End-stage Renal Disease on Hemodialysis; CASE 17 Flu with Recent Onset of Congestive Heart Failure; CASE 18 Fatigue, Weight Loss, and Anorexia; CASE 19 Syncope; CASE 20 Lip and Skin Lesions with the Appearance of Blebs/Papules; CASE 21 Acute Shortness of Breath following Surgery due to a Motor Vehicle Accident; CASE 22 Syncopal Event with a Bruised Sternum; CASE 23 Weight Loss and Low-Grade Fevers; CASE 24 Atrial Fibrillation and Shortness of Breath; CASE 25 Marfan Syndrome with Sharp Chest Pain.

CASE 26 Worsening Dyspnea on Exertion and Reduced Exerc…