High-Quality Transesophageal Echocardiography
- 1st Edition - January 25, 2022
- Author: David T. Linker
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 1 2 - 8 2 2 9 3 2 - 3
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 1 2 - 8 2 3 0 9 9 - 2
High-Quality Transesophageal Echocardiography presents a step-by-step approach aimed to help readers understand how to perform a high-quality transesophageal echocardi… Read more
High-Quality Transesophageal Echocardiography
presents a step-by-step approach aimed to help readers understand how to perform a high-quality transesophageal echocardiogram. The book explains the steps, tips, tricks, and troubleshooting tactics for performing a transesophageal echocardiogram effectively and with highest diagnostic utility, while ensuring patient safety and comfort.
High-Quality Transesophageal Echocardiography is suitable for a wide audience from early learners of the technique who want to accelerate their progress and boost their confidence to those already qualified in the procedure who want to pick up tips to increase the quality and effectiveness of their practice.
- Divides the procedures into easy-to-read sections, allowing readers to quickly refer to a specific section on the go
- Features colored illustrations to help with understanding, as well as animations and videos in the e-book version
- Provides detailed explanations for all parts of the procedure, including tips for imaging specific structures.
Cardiology fellows, cardiologists, cardiac sonographers, anesthesiologists, other clinicians, cardiology researchers
1. Introduction and how to use this book
How to use this book
PART I Practical
2. Design and physical features of the probe
Overall structure of the probe
The transducer
The movable tip
The body
The control handle
3. Patient safety and comfort
Airway and sedation considerations
Patient specific considerations
General considerations
Procedural plan
Consent
4. Introduction of the probe
Anesthetizing the oropharynx
Positioning of the patient
Use of a bite block
Other considerations
Inspecting and preparing the probe
Breakdown of steps in inserting the probe
Passing the larynx
5. Positioning and moving the probe
Surveying a structure
Moving from one structure to another
6. Optimizing image quality
Echo windows
Centering a structure
Unobstructed views
Problems and solutions
Alternative presentations
Optimizing for 3-D
7. Strategies for specific structures
Left ventricle
Aortic valve
Aorta
Mitral valve
Left atrium
Left atrial appendage
Pulmonary veins
Atrial septum
Right atrium
Tricuspid valve
Right ventricle
8. An effective examination sequence
9. End of the examination, and post-procedure
Removal of the probe
Safety of the patient
Documentation and communication
Processing of the probe
PART II Theoretical
10. Ultrasound
Transmission, reflection and generation of ultrasound
Spectral Doppler
Color Doppler
Three-dimensional imaging
Mechanical and thermal index
11. Instrumentation
Control panel
Depth and focus
Structural imaging parameters
Frequency and tissue harmonic imaging
Power and temperature
Dynamic range, compression and gray map
Color flow map
Glossary
12. Anatomy
Variability of tipping of the left ventricle in the sagittal plane
Presence of echo windows
Variability of orientation of the mitral valve
Variable orientation of the right ventricular outflow tract and main
pulmonary artery
Relation of descending aorta to left heart and arch to the descending aorta
Size relationship of the oropharynx to the probe
Anatomy of the esophagus and larynx
PART III Resources
13. Resources
Anatomy
Bioeffects
General
Guidance
Mechanical complications/safety e general
Mechanical complications/safety - perioperative
Medications and medication effects
Sedation
- Edition: 1
- Published: January 25, 2022
- Language: English
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David T. Linker
David Linker is an associate professor of medicine and bioengineering at the University of Washington and the director of the inpatient cardiology consultation service at University of Washington Medical Center in Seattle, Washington, USA. In addition to his 40 years of experience in general cardiology and 30 years of performing transesophageal echocardiography, he is an expert in congenital heart disease and echocardiography. His current research focuses on teaching of procedural skills and new methods for costeffective diagnosis of asymptomatic atrial fibrillation to prevent stroke. He was the engineering project leader for one of the world’s first intravascular ultrasound systems. In addition, Dr. Linker participated in the creation of the Seattle Heart Failure Model, a practical tool to help physicians and patients understand the potential benefits of therapies. He is board-certified in internal medicine, cardiology, and pediatrics and is a fellow of the American College of Cardiology, the American Society of Echocardiography, and the European Society of Cardiology.
Affiliations and expertise
Associate Professor of Medicine in Cardiology
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