The percutaneous implantation of a left atrial appendage closure device offers an alternative to chronic oral anticoagulation in patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation and concomitant risk factors for stroke. Transesophageal…
Left atrial appendage (LAA) thrombus is a common finding in patients with atrial fibrillation and a major source of emboli that cause strokes. The incidental finding of an LAA thrombus…
Atrial septal defect transcatheter occlusion techniques have become an alternative to surgical procedures. With the increasing use of this new technology, several complications have been identified. The authors present the…
Marti L. McCullough, BS, MBA, RDCS, FASE The scientific sessions in San Diego, CA were very well attended by approximately 3,200 attendees. The evaluations indicate that the sonography sessions were…
Background Color Doppler jet area (CDJA) is an important measure used to classify mitral regurgitation (MR) severity. The investigators hypothesized that the presence and configuration of multiple regurgitant jets can…
The role of pediatric representation on the committees of the ASE, which perform much of the work of the association, deserves to be highlighted. The pediatric (and adult congenital) representatives…
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…
Everything we do in the practice of echocardiography is based on results of previously performed research. Few of us are exposed to the enormous amount of work that is undertaken…
Background Prolonged exercise has been shown to lead to elevated levels of cardiac troponin and altered cardiac function on echocardiography. It is not known if cardiac synchrony is altered by…
Background Velocity vector imaging (VVI) is a novel two-dimensional speckle-based imaging technique for evaluation of tissue deformation. The aim of this study was to determine the feasibility and variability of…
