Foreword

Echobasics is an elementary echocardiography tutorial. It is intended to serve as introduction to this diagnostic method, and is directed to fellow professionals who start routinary diagnostic work with it. This concise, schematic summary has no claims of completeness and must be supplemented with the numerous reference books on the issue.





Cornerstones of echocardiographic report are depicted in this graphic. Examination standards are defined by guidelines and recommendations from the different societies of echocardiography. Correct implementation of standards, with concomitant or subsequent analysis of anatomic characteristics and pathophysiological changes, finally lead to a successful interpretation of findings.

Echocardiography is surely one of the most exciting diagnostic methods in medicine. This introduction aims to reflect at least part of the virtues of this amazing tool.


Dr. Derliz Mereles, MD, author  

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