"A complete visual guide to the interpretation of ultrasound images in cardiology, Color Atlas and Synopsis of Echocardiography fills the field of cardiology's need for a synoptic text that offers management guidance along with a comprehensive collection of images. The book focuses on normal anatomy, radiographic anatomy, indications, contraindications, interpretations, and patient management. Each topic discussed begins with a case scenario and includes evidence ratings from the combined ACC/AHA guidelines. The books clinical, synoptic text provides guidance to the diagnosis and management of patients, making this far more than a radiology text. Includes more than 500 state-of-the-art cardiac ultrasound images. The companion DVD includes image bank that can be used for PowerPoint � presentations."--Provided by publisher.