Background Appropriate patient selection for transcatheter pulmonary valve (TPV) replacement requires accurate evaluation of right ventricular (RV) performance. The aim of this study was to evaluate the reliability and accuracy…
Left ventricular noncompaction (LVNC) is a cardiomyopathy associated with sporadic or familial disease, the latter having an autosomal dominant mode of transmission. The clinical features associated with LVNC vary from…
Background The purpose of this study was to evaluate the pulmonary and systemic hemodynamic effects of Definity in patients with normal as well as those with elevated pulmonary artery pressure…
Veerendra Chadachan MD, MRCP, FAMS, Diplomate (ABVM), RPVI Vascular diseases are the leading cause of morbidity and mortality all over the world. Most of these disorders have common pathophysiology with…
James D. Thomas, MD, FASE Remember the old Chinese curse, “May you live in interesting times”? I think you’ll agree that it’s never been more “interesting” for the echocardiography community…
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…
Sonographer David Adams performs a focused study on a young patient in India. The ASE sonographer team (left to right): Barry Canaday, Thomas Van Houten, Minnie Thykattil, David Adams, Georgeanne…
Background It is important to evaluate left atrial appendage (LAA) dysfunction for primary and secondary prevention of stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF). LAA dysfunction can reportedly be evaluated…
Background The reduction in the size of full-capability echocardiographic machines facilitates “out-of-hospital” transthoracic echocardiography (TTE). Data documenting the feasibility, yield, and logistical considerations of out-of-hospital TTE for preparticipation evaluation of…
Background Echocardiographic imaging assessment of left ventricular mechanics is a new technology that is offered by various vendors. Different software algorithms have at times yielded conflicting results. The aim of…
