Ultrasound, sound at a frequency we cannot hear, is a complex imaging method used by most medical professionals from cardiologists and pathologists to obstetricians and biomedical engineers. This text provides practicing engineers, scientists and physicians engaged in ultrasound research and applications with a well rounded and comprehensive reference for all major topics in medical ultrasound. From its antecedents to the modern day use and prospects for the future, this is the most up-to-date text on the subject. · Based on the author's over thirty-five years of experience in developing laboratory methodology and standards and conducting research in ultrasound. . Includes MATLAB problems and examples · Conveys the fundamentals of diagnostic ultrasound as well as state-of-the-art reviews of major topics. from a historical perspective. Matlab MATLAB problems and examples included.