About this ebook
Covering the full spectrum of dobutamine stress echocardiography (DSE)—from pharmacology and protocols to interpretation and clinical integration—this volume equips clinicians with the knowledge and confidence to perform and interpret studies with precision. The book emphasizes real-world practice, helping readers navigate complex scenarios where accurate assessment of myocardial ischemia, viability, and hemodynamic response is critical.
Key areas include:
Fundamental principles of stress echocardiography, including comparison with other stress modalities
Dobutamine pharmacology, dose protocols, and cardiovascular effects
Indications and patient selection, including ischemic heart disease, myocardial viability, valvular disease, and cardiomyopathies
Practical guidance on performing DSE, including imaging acquisition, protocol optimization, and safety considerations
Systematic interpretation frameworks, with detailed analysis of wall motion abnormalities, ischemic patterns, and viability responses
Clinical applications, including risk stratification, guiding revascularization, and assessment of aortic stenosis severity
Advanced techniques, such as strain imaging, 3D echocardiography, contrast enhancement, and emerging roles of artificial intelligence
Structured around clear protocols, imaging strategies, and case-based learning, this book places strong emphasis on clinical reasoning and diagnostic accuracy. It highlights common pitfalls, artifacts, and interpretation challenges, enabling clinicians to make confident and reproducible assessments.
Who This Book Is For
Cardiologists and cardiac imaging specialists
Echocardiographers and sonographers
Internal medicine physicians
Cardiology trainees and fellows
Healthcare professionals involved in cardiovascular diagnostics
Key Features
Practical, step-by-step approach to performing and interpreting DSE
Integration of pharmacology, imaging, and clinical application
Evidence-based guidance aligned with contemporary practice
Case-based examples illustrating real-world decision-making
Coverage of advanced and emerging imaging techniques
Part of the Practical Insights series, this book serves as a concise yet comprehensive reference for clinicians seeking to apply dobutamine stress echocardiography effectively in the diagnosis and management of cardiovascular disease.
Discover more
About the author
Dr. Taha Othmane, MD, PhD, FRCP, is a Senior Lecturer and Consultant Cardiologist with over two decades of clinical and academic experience in cardiovascular medicine. With a subspecialty focus on heart failure, hypertension, cardiac imaging, and arterial stiffness, he is known for his deep commitment to advancing both clinical care and medical education.
As the lead investigator in heart failure research, Dr. Othmane has authored multiple peer-reviewed publications and books that have informed both bedside practice and academic discourse. He is a regular international speaker at cardiology and hypertension forums, where he shares insights from his ongoing work and innovations in non-invasive diagnostics.
Driven by a passion to bridge the gap between theory and clinical practice, Dr. Othmane writes with a focus on clarity, practicality, and clinical applicability. His books provide practical frameworks, real-world guidance, and evidence-based insights—making them indispensable tools for physicians, trainees, and researchers alike.
His ongoing research includes the development of novel echocardiographic prognostic parameters, particularly for the nuanced and underdiagnosed forms of heart failure—including those in the diagnostic "grey zone"—as well as investigations into the role of arterial stiffness as a key predictor of cardiovascular mortality and disease progression.
