Two-Dimensional and M-Mode Echocardiography for the Small Animal Practitioner

Two-Dimensional and M-Mode Echocardiography for the Small Animal Practitioner provides a concise, accessible manual of basic two-dimensional and m-mode echocardiography.

• Offers fast access to practical advice on obtaining and evaluating echocardiograms using two-dimensional and m-mode techniques
• Provides easy reference to the common features of the most common acquired cardiac diseases
• Designed for ease of use, with concise, bulleted text and 165 images
• Presents updated generic and normalized reference ranges with a bibliography of breed specific reference articles
• Includes access to a website with video clips showing techniques and disease features

Preface, ix

About the Companion Website, xi

1 The Basics, 1

2 Knobology for the Echocardiogram: Improving Image Quality, 7

3 Two-Dimensional Imaging Planes and Subjective Assessment, 24

4 Imaging Planes: Technique in the Dog and Cat, 51

5 M-Mode Echocardiography, 75

6 Measurement and Assessment of Two-Dimensional and M-Mode Images, 83

7 Echocardiographic Features of Common Acquired Heart Diseases, 108

Recommended Reading, 138

Glossary, 139

Index, 141

"The book has a companion website that provides excellent-quality echocardiographic video loops, which serve as adjunctive educational and reference tools"........"The book concludes with an overview of some basic cardiac diseases as well as some excellent images and diagrams for reference. Overall, given the high-quality images, diagrams, and accompanying videos, this book is an excellent introductory echocardiography reference for primary care practitioners. The author states that becoming a proficient echocardiographer requires “practice, patience, and more in-depth reading to develop these techniques and assessments,” and I strongly concur. This book is simply an introductory reference and should not be expected to be more than that" (Reviewed by Bill Tyrrell, DVM, DACVIM
CVCA Cardiac Care for Pets, Leesburg, Va 15th june 2017 AVMA)

The Author

June A. Boon, MS, is an Instructor and Echocardiographer at the College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at Colorado State University in Fort Collins, Colorado, USA.

Two-Dimensional and M-Mode Echocardiography for the Small Animal Practitioner provides a concise, accessible manual of basic two-dimensional and M-mode echocardiography. The book offers practical guidance on obtaining and evaluating the echocardiogram, and acts as a quick reference to common features of the most common acquired cardiac diseases. With 165 images providing examples and illustrating the concepts described, the book is an essential guide for general practitioners, veterinary students, and non-cardiac specialists.

The Second Edition has been thoroughly updated with new technique and disease examples, as well as a section on equipment controls for image optimization. Updated reference values, including normalized values and a list of currently available breed-specific reference articles, have also been added. A companion website presents video clips demonstrating scanning techniques and disease features. Two-Dimensional and M-Mode Echocardiography for the Small Animal Practitioner serves as an invaluable patient-side reference to these commonly used diagnostic techniques.

Key Features

• Offers fast access to practical advice on obtaining and evaluating echocardiograms using two-dimensional and M-mode techniques
• Provides easy reference to the common features of the most common acquired cardiac diseases
• Designed for ease of use, with concise, bulleted text and 165 images
• Presents updated generic and normalized reference ranges with a bibliography of breed-specific reference articles
• Includes access to a website with video clips showing techniques and disease features

The Rapid Reference series

Books in the Rapid Reference series are ideal quick references, using a concise, practical approach to provide small animal practitioners with fast access to essential information. Designed to be used at a patient’s side, these books make it easy to quickly diagnose and treat patients. With a spiral binding to lie flat, Rapid Reference books are an indispensable tool for the exam room.