Written by three experts from the Mayo Clinic, this comprehensive question-and-answer review book is an excellent study guide for the Examination of Special Competence in Perioperative Transesophageal Echocardiography (PTEeXAM). The book contains case-based questions similar in format to those on the exam, extensive explanations, and numerous illustrations.

Coverage begins with the basics, including ultrasound physics, principles of Doppler ultrasound, artifacts and pitfalls of imaging, quantitative echocardiography, equipment and safety, indications, contraindications, and complications, and normal anatomy and blood flow during the complete examination. Subsequent chapters cover a variety of clinical applications of transesophageal echocardiography during the perioperative period.

Chapter 1 Ultrasound Physics

Chapter 2 Basic Principles of Doppler Ultrasound

Chapter 3 Artifacts and Pitfalls of Imaging

Chapter 4 Quantitative Echocardiography

Chapter 5 Diastolic Function

Chapter 6 Equipment, Infection Control, and Safety

Chapter 7 Indications, Contraindications, and Complications of Transesophageal Echocardiography

Chapter 8 Normal Anatomy and Flow During the Complete Examination

Chapter 9 Myocardial Ischemia and Segmental Ventricular Function

Chapter 10 Assessing Heart Valves During the Perioperative Period

Chapter 11 Echocardiographic Manifestations of Congenital Heart Disease in Adult Patients

Chapter 12 Echocardiography of the Aorta and Pericardium

Chapter 13 Cardiomyopathies

Chapter 14 Recognizing Intracavitary Contents and Source of Emboli

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Index