Background Many implantable ventricular assist devices (VADs) have no direct measurement of pump output. The aim of this study was to test the hypothesis that quantitative contrast echocardiography can be…
A patient presented with cardiogenic shock, and a left ventricular assist device (LVAD) was inserted. Transthoracic echocardiography demonstrated air in the left side of the heart whenever the patient coughed….
On March 26, 2010, ASE and the ASEF will celebrate a major milestone with the opening of the ASEF “hands-on” learning laboratory in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, just down…
The most common valves involved in systemic lupus erythematosus are the mitral and aortic valves. Although isolated tricuspid valve involvement is quite rare, the authors report such a case. A…
To the Editor: The following questions and concerns need to be answered to put Punn and Silverman’s findings in perspective. Concerning the methods, it would be of interest to know…
Bonnie J. Kane, BS, RDCS, FASE Get ready for the ASE Scientific Sessions 2010 in sunny San Diego! This beautiful location is just the icing on the cake for what…
The American Society of Echocardiography recognizes courses as supplements to formal training in an established echocardiographic laboratory. For more information about a course, please call the number listed. To list…
Double-orifice mitral valve is an uncommon anomaly of the mitral valve with a single fibrous annulus with 2 orifices opening into the left ventricle. Three major types of this anomaly…
Leo Lopez, MD, FASE The Pediatric and Congenital Heart Disease (CHD) Track for ASE 2010 promises to be full of science, education, and imaging pearls for the pediatric and adult…
Background The purpose of this study was to determine whether atrial electromechanical conduction time (EMT) measured by echocardiography can predict 6-month maintenance of sinus rhythm (SR) after electrical cardioversion in…
