Providing a step-by-step guide to clinical echocardiography, this new edition has been extensively revised and includes new international guidelines, grading criteria and normal data. It presents an up-to-date discussion of echocardiography use in both acute and critical care settings and provides increased guidance for clinical interpretation, including how echocardiography can help inform surgical decisions. In addition, the content has been extended, particularly in the consideration of valve disease and cardiomyopathies. The book also includes links to online resources, including videos, adding value and usefulness for the reader.