Download or read book Perioperative Two-Dimensional Transesophageal Echocardiography written by Annette Vegas and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2011-10-08 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) is a valuable diagnostic modality now routinely used during cardiac surgery and in the intensive care unit. Increasingly, anesthesiologists trained in TEE provide the service in both settings where they face the challenge of integrating numerous current TEE guidelines into day-to-day practice. Perioperative Two-Dimensional Transesophageal Echocardiography: A Practical Handbook has been designed to be a concise, portable guide for using TEE to recognize cardiac pathology during the perioperative period. This compact guide has a diverse appeal for anesthesiologists, cardiac surgeons, and cardiologists desiring comprehensive up-to-date echocardiographic information at their fingertips. Features More than 450 full-color, high quality clinical images and illustrations Synopsis of cardiac pathology commonly encountered in cardiac surgery patients Convenient spiral binding On-the-spot reference for echocardiographers with a wide range of experience, from novice to expert