This practical bench manual provides a basic introduction to the how-tos of intraoperative transesophageal echocardiography. Unlike standard texts that assume a prior working knowledge of TEE, this manual helps residents and clinicians acquire the essential skills and knowledge.
The book guides readers through the physics, principles, applications, and technical issues of 2-D and Doppler modalities and the pitfalls of interpretation. Chapters are written in easy-to-follow format and include multiple-choice questions for exam preparation. More than 200 black-and-white illustrations and 39 color echocardiograms are included. The book is easily portable and easy to use in the operating room.
Right Ventricle, Right Atrium, Tricuspid Valve, and Pulmonic Valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218 Gautam M. Sreeram and Jonathan B. Mark
Part IV. Clinical Challenges
Transesophageal Echocardiography for Coronary Revascularization . . . . . . . . . . . 233 Stuart J. Weiss and John G. Augoustides
Transesophageal Echocardiography of the Thoracic Aorta . . . . . . 251 Kim J. Payne, William M. Yarbrough, John S. Ikonomidis, and Scott T. Reeves
Transesophageal Echocardiography in the Intensive Care Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272 Emilio B. Lobato and Felipe Urdaneta
Transesophageal Echocardiography for Congenital Heart Disease in the Adult . . . . . . 286 Kathryn Rouine-Rapp and Wanda C. Miller-Hance
Part V. Man and Machine
Common Artifacts and Pitfalls of Clinical Echocardiography . . . . . 305 Joseph P. Miller, Albert C. Perrino, Jr., and Zak Hillel
Techniques and Tricks for Optimizing Transesophageal Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321 Herbert W. Dyal II, Michael D. Frith, and Scott T. Reeves