Emergency Echocardiography

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Aleksandar N. Neskovic (University of Belgrade, Serbia) Frank A. Flachskampf (University of Uppsala, Sweden)

Emergency Echocardiography

Aleksandar N. Neskovic (University of Belgrade, Serbia), Frank A. Flachskampf (University of Uppsala, Sweden)

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CRC Press
22 December 2023

Medicine: general issues; Cardiovascular medicine; Accident & emergency medicine; Radiology

Echocardiography is the most powerful and cost-effective imaging technique for assessing patients suffering from unstable cardiovascular diseases. This didactically structured third edition of Emergency Echocardiography contains fully rewritten chapters by well-known, internationally recognized contributors. It includes new chapters on echo-guided patient management in the ICU, lung ultrasound, and complications of percutaneous interventions. Special attention is given to Focus Cardiac Ultrasound (FoCUS) in emergency settings. The book uses over 600 video loops of illustrative cases to interest a wide readership of all medical professionals involved in diagnostics and treatment of emergency cardiovascular patients.

Key Features

Covers the role of cardiac ultrasound in most cardiovascular emergencies and emergency settings Offers clinically useful information to a wide range of medical professionals dealing with cardiovascular emergencies, including cardiologists, emergency physicians, anesthesiologists, intensivists, and related fellows Features over 600 carefully chosen videos of illustrative cases with detailed explanations and highlights key decision management points

Edited by: Aleksandar N. Neskovic (University of Belgrade Serbia), Frank A. Flachskampf (University of Uppsala, Sweden)
Imprint: CRC Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: 3rd edition
Dimensions: Height: 280mm, Width: 210mm,
Weight: 980g
ISBN: 9781032157009
ISBN 10: 1032157003
Pages: 306
Publication Date: 22 December 2023
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Primary , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Preface to the third edition Preface to the second edition Preface to the first edition Contributors Image and video contributors Abbreviations 1. Emergency echocardiography: general considerations 2. Echocardiography in acute myocardial infarction 3. Echocardiography in complications of acute myocardial infarction 4. Echocardiography in acute heart failure and cardiogenic shock 5. Echocardiography and Focus Cardiac Ultrasound in cardiac arrest 6. Echocardiography in acute aortic dissection 7. Echocardiography in acute pulmonary embolism 8. Echocardiography in cardiac tamponade 9. Echocardiography in acute aortic insufficiency 10. Echocardiography in acute mitral regurgitation 11. Echocardiography in obstruction of native valves 12. Emergency echocardiography in patients with prosthetic valves 13. Echocardiography in detecting cardiac sources of embolism 14. Emergency intraoperative and postoperative echocardiography 15. Echocardiography in mechanical circulatory support 16. Echocardiography in chest trauma 17. Stress echocardiography in the emergency department 18. Handheld ultrasound devices in the emergency setting 19. Focus cardiac ultrasound (FoCUS) 20. Lung ultrasound in emergency cardiac care 21. Echocardiography-guided patient management in the intensive care unit 22. Echocardiography in complications of percutaneous interventions Index

Dr Aleksandar N. Neskovic, MD, PhD, FESC, FACC is Professor of Medicine and Cardiology at the Faculty of Medicine, University of Belgrade. Dr Frank A. Flachskampf, MD, PhD, FESC, FACC is Professor of Cardiology at Department of Medical Sciences, Uppsala University and at Department of Cardiology and Clinical Physiology, Uppsala University Hospital, Uppsala, Sweden.