Background Although there is anatomopathologic evidence of atrial involvement in Chagas cardiomyopathy (CCM), the impact in left atrial (LA) function is unknown. The aim of this study was to evaluate…
Objective We sought to explore the reliability of echocardiographic parameters of diastolic function and determine their relationship with functional capacity (New York Heart Association [NYHA] class and 6-minute walk test…
Background The objective of this study was to investigate myocardial deformation of the left atrium (LA) assessed by two-dimensional speckle tracking echocardiography in patients with permanent atrial fibrillation (AF) and…
Thromboembolism, notably stroke, is arguably the most feared complication in patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation. Huge efforts have been made in the past two decades to quantify and manage thromboembolic…
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On behalf of the Japanese Society of Echocardiography (JSE), I would like to express my sincere appreciation for the thoughtful message we have received from the ASE regarding the earthquake…
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…
Sanjiv Kaul, MD, FASE This is my last written communication to the ASE membership as your president. It is a bittersweet moment; a year can be short and it can…
Wyman W. Lai, MD, MPH, FASE Most pediatric echocardiography laboratories have multiple missions. In addition to supporting busy outpatient practices, almost all of the larger pediatric laboratories are affiliated with…
The authors describe the case of a 54-year-old woman with the association of two rare congenital cardiac anomalies: cor triatriatum and persistent left superior vena cava with the special characteristic…
