A concise, easy-to-use manual of basic two dimensional and m-mode echocardiography for the non-specialist. This handy book includes original line drawings that demonstrate proper placement of the ultrasound probe for the study of specific cardiac and great vessel structures, and to show normal cardiac anatomy. Common congenital problems including pulmonic stenosis, ventricular septal defect and patent ductus arteriosus are presented as well as common acquired problems such as pericardial effusion, endocarditis and hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.Published by Teton New Media in the USA and distributed by CRC Press outside of North America.