The extension of conventional M-mode to two-dimensional echocardiography has been a major advance for the evaluation and management of cardiac disease. Their combined use is optimal for a comprehensive analysis of anatomy and structure function and thus best serving the patient. This book critically examines the validity of the applications of these ultra­ sound techniques in common cardiac disorders. In addition to the clinical value of contrast and Doppler echocardiography, several chapters are devoted to problems related to quantitation of both M-mode and two-dimensional echocardiography. This volume is specifically aimed at the practicing cardiologist and provides an in-depth appreciation of most recent echocardiographic advances. J. ROELANDT LIST OF CONTRIBUTORS Anliker, M., MD, Department of Cardiology, University Hospital Zurich, R!imistrasse 100, 8091 Zurich, SWITZERLAND. Carroll, J.D., MD, Department of Cardiology, University Hospital of ZUrich, R!imistrasse 100, 8091 Zurich, SWITZERLAND. Cate, F.J. ten, MD, Harbour Hospital, Haringvliet 2, 3011 TD Rotterdam, THE NETHERLANDS. Cikes, I., MD, Institute of Cardiovascular Disease, School of Medicine, University of Zagreb, Kispaticeva 12, 41000 Zagreb, YUGOSLAVIA. Domburg, R.T. van, PhD, Thoraxcenter, Academic Hospital Dijkzigt and Erasmus University, P.O. Box 1738, 3000 DR Rotterdam, THE NETHERLANDS. Ernst, A., MD, Institute of Cardiovascular Disease, School of Medicine, University of Zagreb, Kispaticeva 12, 41000 Zagreb, YUGOSLAVIA. Hanrath, P., MD, Department of Cardiology, University Hospital Hamburg-Eppendorf, Mar­ tinistrasse 52, 2000 Hamburg 20, BRD. Hess, D.M., MD, Department of Cardiology, University Hospital Zurich, R!imistrasse 100, 8091 ZUrich, SWITZERLAND.