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Yale Univ. School of Medicine, New Haven, CT. Text offers a concise guide to the current practice of transesophageal echocardiography. Includes discussions on the uses in surgical procedures and data derived from Doppler studies. Color and halftone illustrations. For physicians and residents. Softcover. DNLM: Echocardiography Transesophageal--methods.

This practical bench manual provides a basic introduction to the how-to's of intraoperative transesophageal echocardiography. Unlike standard texts that assume a prior working knowledge of TEE, this manual helps residents and clinicians acquire the essential skills and knowledge.

The book guides readers through the physics, principles, applications, and technical issues of 2-D and Doppler modalities and the pitfalls of interpretation. Chapters are written in easy-to-follow format and include multiple-choice questions for exam preparation. More than 200 black-and-white illustrations and 39 color echocardiograms are included. The book is easily portable and easy to use in the operating room.