Background Transthoracic echocardiographic (TTE) imaging is the mainstay of clinical practice for evaluating right ventricular (RV) size and function, but its accuracy in patients with pulmonary hypertension has not been…
Background In this study, advanced postprocessing of three-dimensional echocardiographic (3DE) data sets was used to identify tricuspid valve (TV) leaflets in two-dimensional echocardiographic (2DE) views, and the feasibility of the…
Background The aim of this study was to explore possible differences in aortic strain, distensibility, and stiffness in the descending thoracic aorta between patients with bicuspid aortic valves (BAVs) and…
Background Although quantitative right ventricular (RV) strain analysis may be useful in congenital and acquired heart disease populations with RV failure, a comprehensive, standardized approach is lacking. An 18-segment RV…
Background Ischemic mitral regurgitation (IMR) results from mitral leaflet tethering from left ventricular remodeling. Heterogeneity in local or global left ventricular remodeling can result in differential tethering patterns and affect…
Background In aortic stenosis (AS), the combination of risk factors can progressively lead to an increased arterial rigidity, which can be evaluated by the carotid artery and aortic stiffness (β…
Surgical repair of the mitral valve is being increasingly performed to treat severe mitral regurgitation. Transesophageal echocardiography is an essential tool for assessing valvular function and guiding surgical decision making…
The American Society of Echocardiography is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. ASE recognizes courses as supplements to formal training…
Veerendra Chadachan MD, MRCP, FSVM, RPVI Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Singapore A vascular ultrasound (VUS) professional is an individual who uses diagnostic ultrasound to assist in the diagnosis and treatment…
“I devoted this space in February to a discussion on advancing technology in the echo lab. In that column I spoke of the need for a champion, education and training,…
