Two-Dimensional and M-Mode Echocardiography for the Small Animal Practitionerprovides 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 techniquesProvides easy reference to the common features of the most common acquired cardiac diseasesDesigned for ease of use, with concise, bulleted text and 165 imagesPresents updated generic and normalized reference ranges with a bibliography of breed specific reference articlesIncludes 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