The thoroughly revised Seventh Edition of this book reflects recent changes in the technology and clinical use of echocardiography. Highlights include over 1,600 illustrations, 600 in full color; detailed discussions on the use of three-dimensional echocardiography and perfusion imaging; and new information on the mechanics and utility of Strain and Strain rate imaging. Many new images complement the state-of-the-art information on technological advances. Current AHA/ACC guidelines are included for each chapter. An accompanying DVD contains tutorials on echo interpretation with voiceover and animations.

History of echocardiography / Harvey Feigenbaum -- Physics and instrumentation -- Specialized echocardiographic techniques and methods -- Contrast echocardiography -- The echocardiographic examination -- Evaluation of systolic function of the left ventricle -- Evaluation of left ventricular diastolic function -- Left and right atrium, and right ventricle -- Hemodynamics -- Pericardial diseases -- Aortic valve disease -- Mitral valve disease -- Tricuspid and pulmonary valves -- Infective endocarditis -- Prosthetic valves -- Echocardiography and coronary artery disease -- Stress echocardiography -- Dilated cardiomyopathies -- Hypertrophic and other cardiomyopathies -- Congenital heart diseases -- Diseases of the aorta -- ICU and operative/perioperative applications -- Masses, tumors, and source of embolus -- Echocardiography in systemic disease and clinical problem solving.