I commend the work of Gowda et al. , looking at left ventricular (LV) mechanical synchrony values in pediatric patients with heart failure (HF). The most important issue regarding this work…
We thank Drs. Claridge and Greaves for their interest in our work. They properly state that acquisition of images of good quality is a challenge in obese patients, particularly during…
Background The sharp increase in health care costs over the past decade has prompted health care providers to reevaluate how diagnostic imaging is utilized. In response to the need for…
We read with interest Peteiro et al. ‘s finding that peak treadmill exercise echocardiography is superior to peak supine bicycle exercise echocardiography and post–treadmill exercise echocardiography for the detection of inducible…
Background Common carotid artery intima-media thickness (IMT), a measure of atherosclerosis, varies between peak systole and end-diastole. This difference might affect cardiovascular risk assessment. Methods IMT measurements of the right…
Background Transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) has long been used to assess for left atrial thrombus (LAT) in patients undergoing direct-current cardioversion (DCC) for atrial fibrillation or flutter. However, little is known…
Background The overt stage of arrhythmogenic right ventricular (RV) dysplasia/cardiomyopathy (ARVD/C) is preceded by a concealed stage with minor or no signs of disease. However, sudden death may occur in…
Background Myocardial strain is useful in the evaluation of left ventricular function using high–frame rate two-dimensional (2D) speckle-tracking echocardiography (STE). Three-dimensional (3D) STE allows 3D measurement of myocardial deformation, which…
Background The contribution of left ventricular (LV) twist and recoil in augmenting stroke volume during exercise is poorly understood, and few data are available describing the impact of endurance exercise…
When doing research many unexpected important discoveries are made while pursuing a totally different goal. Recording mitral annular motion with M-mode echocardiography is one such discovery. When I saw my…
