Myocardial Strain Assessment in Cystic Fibrosis
Background The aim of this work was to evaluate myocardial strain analysis as a tool for the early detection of left ventricular functional changes in patients with cystic fibrosis. Methods…
Role of Transesophageal Echocardiography Compared to Computed Tomography in Evaluation of Pulmonary Vein Ablation for Atrial Fibrillation (ROTEA Study)
Background Computed tomography (CT) is the gold standard for assessing pulmonary vein (PV) anatomy and stenosis after ablation for atrial fibrillation (AF), but radiation exposure can be a concern. Transesophageal…
Highlights of the 23 ndAnnual Scientific Sessions—A Sonographer’s Perspective
Marti L. McCulloch, BS, MBA, RDCS, FASE, Immediate Past Chair The Scientific Sessions in Montreal were well attended, with approximately 3,100 attendees. The sonography tracts were at capacity or overflowing…
Tissue Doppler Imaging and Plasma BNP Levels to Assess the Prognosis in Patients with Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
Background In addition to sudden death, heart failure and stroke due to atrial fibrillation are important in patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM). The aim of the present study was to…
Tei Index in Fabry Disease
Background Systolic and diastolic dysfunction of the left ventricle are present in patients with cardiac involvement in Fabry disease. The aim of this study was to investigate the diagnostic value…
Echocardiographic Assessment of Fabry Cardiomyopathy: Early Diagnosis and Follow-Up
Everything should be made as simple as possible, but not simpler. —Albert Einstein Fabry disease (FD) is a rare X-linked lysosomal storage disorder caused by deficient activity of the enzyme…
Prediction of Exercise Pulmonary Hypertension in Asymptomatic Degenerative Mitral Regurgitation
Objective Exercise systolic pulmonary arterial pressure (SPAP) predicts the occurrence of symptoms in patients with degenerative mitral regurgitation (MR). However, this measurement is not always available. The purpose of this…
Factors Determining Outcomes of Aortic Valve Surgery in Patients with Aortic Regurgitation Due to Behçet’s Disease: Impact of Preoperative Echocardiographic Features
Background Paravalvular leakage after open heart surgery is notoriously common in patients with aortic regurgitation (AR) due to Behçet’s disease. The aim of this study was to test whether initial…
Vena Contracta Width as a Predictor of Adverse Outcomes in Patients with Severe Isolated Tricuspid Regurgitation
Background The clinical outcomes and predictors of outcomes in isolated tricuspid regurgitation (TR) are poorly defined. The aim of this study was to investigate the determinants of outcomes in severe…
Deterioration of Myocardial Function in Paradoxical Low-Flow Severe Aortic Stenosis: Two-Dimensional Strain Analysis
Background The diagnosis and management of paradoxical low-flow (PLF) aortic stenosis (AS) is challenging in clinical practice. In addition, its pathophysiology has not been fully understood. The aim of this…
