Stress Echocardiography

During last two decades, stress echocardiography has progressed from a promising idea to a crucial diagnostic and prognostic tool in various cardiac conditions, particularly in ischemic heart diseases. Written by world-recognized experts in the field, this combined volume and DVD is an all-inclusive source of key information related to the principles and practice of stress echocardiography. Topics include detection of myocardial ischemia and myocardial viability, the use of contrast, stress echocardiography in valvular heart disease and dilated cardiomyopathy, risk stratification in non-cardiac surgery, and the training process and requirements.