Background Ligation of a patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) in preterm infants causes profound hemodynamic changes that can result in low cardiac output syndrome and hypotension. The effect of PDA ligation…
Background Tricuspid annular peak systolic velocity (S′), as an echocardiographic index to assess right ventricular (RV) systolic function, has not been investigated thoroughly in children and young adults with repaired…
Background The effect of the atrial septal defect (ASD) shape on ASD size measurements remains unclear. We assessed the relationships between the stretched balloon diameter (SBD) and the diameters measured…
In 2012, the ASE Education and Research Foundation provided funding for two $1,000 travel grants for attendance at the ASE Scientific Sessions for each of its four councils. This year,…
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…
Background Mechanisms of mitral valve regurgitation after atrioventricular septal defect repair are unclear. Methods To gain further insight into mitral valve regurgitation, real-time three-dimensional echocardiography was performed in 53 patients…
Background Functional analysis of the right ventricle cannot be reliably evaluated by conventional echocardiography, because of its complex geometry and load dependence of ejection phase indices. The Tei index, dP/dt,…
One of the objectives under our ASE goal of “increasing dissemination of cardiovascular quality standards across the globe,” is the inclusion of ASE’s guidelines in new global education efforts. The…
Background Differences in single right ventricle (SRV) and single left ventricles (SLV) function are poorly described, although myocardial dysfunction is an important risk factor for morbidity and mortality. The aims…
Patricia A. Pellikka, MD, FASE As part of its strategic plan, ASE has established a goal of positioning cardiovascular ultrasound as the cardiovascular imaging “test of choice” in the new…
