Pulmonary arterial hypertension is most often diagnosed in its advanced stages because of the nonspecific nature of early symptoms and signs. Although clinical assessment is essential when evaluating patients with…
In recent years, a number of novel percutaneous therapies have been developed for the treatment of mitral regurgitation (MR). The MitraClip device (Abbot Vascular, Abbot Park, IL), an adaptation of…
Carol Mitchell, PhD, RDMS, RDCS, RVT, RT(R), FASE, FSDMS The emergence of graduate programs for diagnostic imaging professionals is relatively new. Many diagnostic imaging professionals have pursued graduate degrees (masters…
Naomi M. Hamburg, MD, MS, FASE, FACC In my involvement in ASE through the Vascular Council, I am energized by enthusiasm for integrating vascular imaging into cardiovascular practice. To provide…
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…
Patricia A. Pellikka, MD, FASE The ASE 2013 Annual Scientific Sessions begin on June 29, just a few months away, and I can’t wait to welcome you to my home…
Background Some neonates with tetralogy of Fallot (TOF) have rapid progression of right ventricular outflow tract obstruction, requiring early repair irrespective of Doppler gradient as measured in the neonatal period….
Background Atrioventricular septal defect (AVSD) is a common prenatal diagnosis with great heterogeneity. Few data guide counseling about outcomes and types of repair. The aim of this study was to…
Background The definition of normal values of left ventricular global longitudinal strain (GLS), global circumferential strain, and global radial strain is of critical importance to the clinical application of this…
Background Incomplete formation of the partition between the two atrial chambers in the region of the oval fossa results in a range of defects, which extend from patent foramen ovale…
