Customer Reviews

The Echocardiographer's Pocket Reference, Second Edition

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Great tables of normal/abnormal values and diagnostic criteria (more complete than Otto and Mayo manual). Especially useful for practical echo reporting. The book does assume a basic working knowledge of echocardiography: beginner should use this book in conjunction with the Otto or Mayo text.

This book, is very detailed but very user-friendly.It covers basic cardiac anomilies to the more detailed,(not so common)anomolies as well as signs and symptoms.This book covers adult as well as some pediatrics. Listed in alpphabetical order, they are easily accessed.The last section covers all formulas and methods, with calculations.
The book is a little large for pocket use, measuring approximately 9x5 inches. Enjoy, RDR

This book offers a wealth of information but the format is terrible and misspelled words are a frequent find. Mr. Reynolds is extremely inconsistent throughout the entire book, interchanging words such as univentricle and single ventricle anatomy within the same chapter. There is no index which makes any quick search impossible. The binding used for the handbook is of very poor quality. Both the front and back covers ripped within 4 weeks of normal use and had to be taped on.

This "pocketbook" and I say that loosly due to the heavty size is a must have for any echo tech. It is a life saver when trying to recall pathology or getting an accurate classification of pathology. Well worth the money.

This is a great reference book for any Cardiac Sonographer... its a must. The only complaint I have about the book is that it does not have an index.

I received the first edition of this book during my cardiovascular training and thought it was the perfect book for helping with the various criteria and findings for various cardiovascular conditions from the point of view of the echo exam. When I came across this second edition, I found that Reynolds did the impossible; he improved on this perfect book. The criteria and findings are supplemented by numerous images depicting the item described (example: mitral flow patterns). This definitely helps to reinforce the material. By no means a stand-alone text, but when combined with Otto or Feigenbaum, a ready reference and review tool. Highly recommended!!

I have been in the field since the 70's and find this reference to be one of the best. I always find what I want quickly and also use it for a teaching guide with students doing their externships with me. Anna Wynott B.S., R.D.C.S.