Transesophageal Echocardiography : A New Window to the Heart

Raimund Erbel

ISBN 10: 3642742599 / ISBN 13: 9783642742590

Published by Springer, 2011

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Druck auf Anfrage Neuware - Printed after ordering - Echocardiography has been one of the most significant advances in cardiology in the past two decades. It can provide anatomic, functional hemodynamic, and blood flow information. Conventional transtho racic echocardiography has limitations, particularly in certain patients such as those with obesity, chronic lung disease, or chest wall defor mity, or in those where a transthoracic approach is difficult for reasons including trauma, life support apparat uses, and surgical dressings. There are also certain disease states or conditions in which transtho racic echocardiography expectedly gives incomplete or inadequate in formation. Transesophageal echo cardiography has opened a unique 'new window to the heart.' The immediate proximity of the esophagus and the posterior heart permits exceptionally high resolution images, par ticularly of the left atrium, mitral valve, and intraatrial septum. Addi tionally, from the stomach (trans gastric views), the ventricles can be dependably imaged. Transesophageal echo cardiography presently is utilized in two environments: intraoperatively and for outpatient examinations. Intraoperatively, TEE is utilized to monitor cardiac function and de tect intracardiac air or debris, to diagnose or quantitate cardiac path ology, and to access operative results.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Transesophageal Echocardiography : A New Window to the Heart
• Publisher: Springer
• Publication Date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 3642742599
• ISBN 13: 9783642742590
• Binding: Taschenbuch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 242W x 170H x 21D millimeters 242 millimeters width by 170 millimeters height by 21 millimeters depth
• Weight: 662 grams

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Synopsis

Transesophageal echocardiography has become an important diagnostic method for cardiologists. It offers better resolution of images in certain cases (patients with endocarditis, prosthetic valves, central and peripheral embolism) and the distinct advantage of applicability during heart surgery. In the intensive care unit or in high risk patients during general anesthesia, it allows continuous monitoring and earlier detection of irregularities. Well-known international experts discuss the present status of this new technique, from technology and indications, advantages and disadvantages, to use in the operating room.