Selected as one of "The 2005 Great Books in Cardiology" by The American Journal of Cardiology® This practical guide is designed to provide a complete echocardiography consultation in an easy, fast, and succinct manner. You will find essential information for a range of commonly encountered pathologies. Discussions of each echo technique (M-mode, 2-D, Doppler TTE, and TEE) include best imaging planes, diagnostic methods, diagnostic formulas, key diagnostic features, data on accuracy and prognosis, and alerts to potential pitfalls. In The Ultimate Echo Guide you'll discover... The Ultimate Echo Guide is also available electronically for PDAs. See PDA listing for details.