A formal collaboration was established in 1999 between the authors, an echocardiologist (P.M.S.) and a cardiothoracic surgeon (A.A.R.), to evaluate and provide state-of-the-art surgical treatment for valvular heart disease with…
Background Identification of mitral regurgitation (MR) mechanism and pathology are crucial for surgical repair. The aim of the present investigation was to evaluate the comparative accuracy of real-time three-dimensional (3D)…
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James D. Thomas, MD, FASE, FACC, FAHA, FESC Many of us have jam-packed days as physicians and sonographers, seeing patients, performing clinical and research studies, teaching, publishing, and handling the…
Background Increased arterial stiffness has been shown to be associated with aging and cardiovascular risk factors. Speckle-tracking algorithms are being used to measure myocardial strain. The aims of this study…
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…
Susana Perese, BS, RVT, FASE Director, Noninvasive CardioVascular Diagnostic Services, USC Cardiovascular Thoracic Institute, Los Angeles, California ASE 22 nd Annual Scientific Sessions, June 11–14, 2011 This year’s ASE Annual…
Chris Kramer, BA, RDCS Although the 2012 ASE Scientific sessions are still 8 months away, planning is well under way, and this month there are some important deadlines to add…
Background In sickle cell disease (SCD), pulmonary hypertension (assessed by tricuspid regurgitant jet [TRJ] velocity ≥ 2.5 m/sec) is associated with increased mortality. The relationships among TRJ velocity and left…
Background The left atrial appendage (LAA) is a common site of thrombus formation and is the source of systemic thromboembolism in patients with rheumatic mitral stenosis. LAA contractile dysfunction is…
