FEATURES: 1. A detailed expose of the anatomical basis of echocardiography. 2. Anatomical interpretation of the standard echocardiographic views acquired during the comprehensive transthoracic echocardiography examination. 3. Unique presentations of cardiac anatomy corresponding to the patient in the examination position. ........... This is the second volume in the introductory foundation series in echocardiography. The aim is to foster optimal image acquisition and interpretation in adult transthoracic echocardiography in this era of "democratization" of the technology."