Echocardiography Board Review : 400 Multiple Choice Questions with Discussion

by Pai, Ramdas; Varadarajan, Padmini

• ISBN13: 9780470518229
• ISBN10: 0470518227
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2008-02-04
• Publisher: Wiley

Summary

Obtaining an echocardiogram is a complex procedure with a need for constant enhancement and improvement of skills in the area for both ultrasound technician and physician. Owing to the increasing complexity of the echocardiogram and its interpretation, upon which patient care heavily relies, various professional bodies have been introducing competency exams.This unique book has been designed to assist new trainees as well as more experienced technicians and physicians in preparing for competency exams for certification purposes. It provides easy-to-use revision material in the form of multiple-choice questions with clearly explained answers. Unique approach to echocardiography in a question and answer format; the questions are predominantly case studies Features 400 questions with answers and explanations. The scope of the questions in the book is broad, including areas such as applied ultrasound physics, haemodynamics, valvular problems, ischaemic heart disease, congenital heart diseases, intraoperative or surgical echocardiography, pericardial diseases and cardiac masses. Excellent for test preparation Easy to read and understand Complements standard textbook reading Written by experienced academic echocardiographers involved in teaching echocardiography every day Over 200 still images enhance the learning process

Author Biography

Ramdas G Pai. MD, FACC, FRCP (Edin), Professor of Medicine, Director, Cardiac Imaging Center, Loma Linda University Medical Center, CA, USA 

Padmini Varadarajan. MD, FACC. Assistant Professor of Medicine, Advanced Cardiac Imaging, University of Southern California, USA

Table of Contents

Preface

Questions 1-20

Answers 1-20

Questions 21-40

Answers 21-40

Questions 41-60

Answers 41-60

Questions 61-80

Answers 61-80

Questions 81-100

Answers 81-100

Questions 101-120

Answers 101-120

Questions 121-140

Answers 121-140

Questions 141-160

Answers 141-160

Questions 161-180

Answers 161-180

Questions 181-200

Answers 181-200

Questions 201-220

Answers 201-220

Questions 221-240

Answers 221-240

Questions 241-260

Answers 241-260

Questions 261-280

Answers 261-280

Questions 281-300

Answers 281-300

Questions 301-320

Answers 301-320

Questions 321-340

Answers 321-340

Questions 341-360

Answers 341-360

Questions 361-380

Answers 361-380

Questions 381-400

Answers 381-400

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