Background The aim of this study was to test the effect of endurance training on the age-related changes of left ventricular (LV) twist-untwist mechanics. Aging has been shown to induce…
Background Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a risk factor for ischemic stroke and congestive heart failure. AF may cause left atrial (LA) dyssynchrony as well as electrical and mechanical remodeling. The…
Background Left atrial (LA) strain is a sensitive measure of LA mechanics. However, its relationship with rhythm outcomes after catheter ablation in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) is not well…
Background When stratifying thromboembolic risk to patients with atrial fibrillation (AF), left atrial appendage (LAA) thrombus is currently the only echocardiographic index that absolutely contraindicates cardioversion. The aim of this…
Background Implantable device leads can cause tricuspid regurgitation (TR) when they interfere with leaflet motion. The aim of this study was to determine whether lead-leaflet interference is associated with TR…
Background Three-dimensional (3D) color Doppler transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) enables accurate planimetry of the effective regurgitant orifice (ERO) of a mitral paravalvular leak (PVL). The aim of this study was to…
Background An understanding of aortic root anatomy in bicuspid aortic valve (BAV) has not been well established. The aims of this three-dimensional transesophageal echocardiographic study were (1) to examine whether…
Background Impaired left ventricular (LV) myocardial deformation is associated with adverse outcome in patients with severe aortic stenosis (AS). The aim of this retrospective study was to assess the impact…
Elizabeth F McIlwain, MHS, RCS, FASE, Chair It’s December and the end of another year is rapidly approaching. This is always the time I reflect back on the year (and…
Ritu Sachdeva, MD, FASE, FACC, FAAP, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, Atlanta, GA In collaboration with the ASE’s Council on Pediatric and Congenital Heart Disease and other pediatric and cardiology organizations…
