Echocardiography is the application of ultrasound for examining the heart. It is a practical, widely available, cost effective and non-invasive means of diagnosis. This book has been designed to present echocardiography in a precise, practical format that is both easy to understand and to utilise. In particular it is meant for students of cardiology, but established clinicians who want to know more about echocardiography will also find it to be a valuable and practical addition to their literature.