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Emergency echocardiography 3rd Edition / edited by Aleksandar N. Neskovic, Frank A. Flachskampf

"Echocardiography is the most powerful and cost-effective imaging technique for assessing patients suffering from unstable cardiovascular diseases. This didactically structured 3rd edition of "Emergency echocardiography" contains fully re-written chapters by well known, internationally recognized contributors. It includes new chapters on echo-guided patient management in the ICU, lung ultrasound and complications of percutaneous interventions with special attention to Focus Cardiac Ultrasound in emergency settings. Uses over 600 video loops of illustrative cases to interest a wide readership of all medical professionals involved in diagnostics and treatment of emergency cardiovascular patients. Key features: Covers the role of cardiac ultrasound in most cardiovascular emergencies and emergency settings. Offers clinically useful information to a wide range of medical professionals dealing with cardiovascular emergencies, including cardiologists, emergency physicians, anaesthesiologists, intensivists, and related fellows. Features over 600 carefully chosen videos of illustrative cases with detailed explanations and highlights key decision management points"--Provided by publisher.