From reviews of the previous editions: "Dr. Picano, one of the pioneers of stress echo, describes the pathophysiological basis of the technique extremely well. In addition, both the advantages and the limitations of the method are covered in a clear and comprehensive way. The book will be useful to cardiologists and even "non-experts" such as echo technicians and students". (Jos Roelandt, Cardiov Res; 1994; 28: 1: 143) "A narrative and enjoyable style ... An extremely valuable and important book for those who practise stress echo and are interested in clinical and scientific aspects of the method". (H.P. Kuhl, Der Internist, 1999; 9: 958) "An extremely well written, unique Picano-style. This beautiful book is an essential part of every good cardiological library". (A. Boccanelli, G Ital Cardiol; 1998; 28:81)