The second edition of this book is a complete reference for cardiology professionals who rely on echocardiographic imaging techniques. The Atlas represents the collective effort of over 30 leading authorities in the field of cardiology working together to compile the most up-to-date and pertinent information in the field of echocardiography. All areas of echocardiography are covered, from diagnostic basics to cutting edge techniques, such as three-dimensional imaging, contrast imaging, and tissue Doppler imaging. Each figure is accompanied by an informative legend that fully explains the image and its importance. The CD version of the atlas contains all of the figures and captions in the text, as well as many examples of moving images to complement the still images in the text. Ultimately, this book fellows, cardiologists in practice, or other physicians who use echocardiography to care for their patients.