Atrial Septal Defect

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Abstract Atrial level defects are reviewed distinguishing between true atrial septal defects and venous septation defects. Transthoracic and transesophageal approach to imaging these defects is reviewed with image and video…

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Transesophageal Echocardiography for Cardiac Surgery

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Abstract Transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) for intraoperative planning is well recognized by surgeons, cardiologists, and anesthesiologists. Current guidelines support the utilization of TEE in all open heart and thoracic aortic procedures,…

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Other Cardiac Masses

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Abstract Echocardiography often visualizes cardiac masses which may comprise true tumors, thrombi, and vegetations. However, there are a variety of other structures that may often be misinterpreted to be significant…

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Ventricular Septal Defect

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Abstract This chapter summarizes the basic approach for evaluation and characterization of ventricular septal defects (VSD) in adults. A brief description of nomenclature and associated cardiac evaluation is included. Finally,…

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Pericardial Disease

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Abstract The pericardium is a thin-walled structure composed of two layers, a serous visceral layer (epicardium) and a fibrous parietal layer, both of which surround and protect the heart. Between…

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Pulmonary Hypertension

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Abstract The echocardiographic assessment of pulmonary hypertension must include an appreciation of the interaction between the load imposed on the ventricle by the increased resistance of the pulmonary arteries and…

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Prosthetic Valves

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Abstract Echocardiography is an essential tool in the evaluation and management of patients with prosthetic valves. Its use requires an understanding of valve design, normal prosthetic appearance and function, imaging…

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Appropriate Use of Echocardiography

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Abstract Echocardiography is an important tool in the diagnosis and management of cardiovascular disease. However, there has been concern in recent years regarding the rapid growth of echocardiography utilization. The…

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Echocardiography in Malignant Disease

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Abstract Approximately two out of every five people will be diagnosed with cancer at some point during their lifetime. Significant improvements in cancer care have improved 5-year survival for all…

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Tricuspid and Pulmonic Valve Disease

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Abstract Echocardiography plays a unique role in the assessment of tricuspid and pulmonic valve disease. Although the tricuspid and pulmonic valves are structurally similar to the mitral and aortic valves,…

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