Background Clinical application of the American College of Cardiology Foundation Appropriate Use Criteria (AUC) represents a potentially feasible alternative to third-party pre-certification for imaging procedures and will soon be required…
In ancient Greece, wisdom was sought by the mighty and the modest alike by consulting the Oracle of Delphi, an aged seer who channeled Apollo’s thoughts while intoxicated on the…
Alan Finley, MD Scott T. Reeves, MD, FASE The introduction of transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) in the perioperative setting has greatly improved the ability of the anesthesiologist to care for surgical…
Abstract In patients with hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy and dynamic left ventricular outflow tract obstructions, an additional fixed obstruction may uncommonly coexist. In these situations, flow through the aortic valve is…
Sanjiv Kaul, MD, FASE I hope you enjoy reading the “A Suggested Roadmap for Cardiovascular Ultrasound Research for the Future” in this issue of JASE. The article is a compilation…
Marti L. McCulloch, BS, MBA, RDCS, FASE Have you noticed a difference in your relationship with industry lately? Remember all of the social functions (dinner/happy hour) and educational vendor-sponsored events…
Background Although multiple echocardiographic methods exist to calculate cardiac output (CO), they have not been validated in mice using a reference method. Methods Echocardiographic and flow probe measurements of CO…
Takotsubo syndrome is characterized by transient and regional left ventricular dysfunction, which does not correspond anatomically to coronary distribution, without obstructive coronary lesions and frequently follows episodes of emotional or…
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…
Introduction The leadership at the American Society of Echocardiography (ASE) decided on a proactive role in defining selected areas of research necessary in this decade that will meet our future…
