3D-Echocardiography

Three-dimensional echocardiography is the most recent advancement in echocardiography. Since real-time 3D echocardiography became commercially available in 2003, its acceptance has passed through echo labs worldwide with rapid success. This book covers all clinically important aspects of this fascinating new technology, including a substantial explanation of basic principles, practical aspects of clinical application, and detailed descriptions of specific uses in the clinically important arena of heart disease. The book is written by a group of well-recognized international experts in the field, who have not only been involved in 3D echocardiography since its beginnings but are also intensely involved in training courses. As a result, the clear focus of the present book is on the practical application of 3D echocardiography in daily clinical routine with tips and tricks for both beginners and experts, all accompanied by a large number of comprehensively illustrated case examples, including congenital heart disease in children as well as intraoperative and periinterventional studies.