Background Ischemic mitral regurgitation (IMR) results from mitral leaflet tethering from left ventricular remodeling. Heterogeneity in local or global left ventricular remodeling can result in differential tethering patterns and affect…
Background In aortic stenosis (AS), the combination of risk factors can progressively lead to an increased arterial rigidity, which can be evaluated by the carotid artery and aortic stiffness (β…
Surgical repair of the mitral valve is being increasingly performed to treat severe mitral regurgitation. Transesophageal echocardiography is an essential tool for assessing valvular function and guiding surgical decision making…
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…
Veerendra Chadachan MD, MRCP, FSVM, RPVI Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Singapore A vascular ultrasound (VUS) professional is an individual who uses diagnostic ultrasound to assist in the diagnosis and treatment…
“I devoted this space in February to a discussion on advancing technology in the echo lab. In that column I spoke of the need for a champion, education and training,…
Benjamin F. Byrd, III, MD, FASE During my year as ASE President, I’ve observed with great interest the process of taking ASE’s Guidelines from concept to publication. These documents not…
Background Racial differences in carotid intima-media thickness (cIMT) have been suggested to be associated with the disproportionally high prevalence of cardiovascular disease in black adults. The objective of this study…
Background Incidental extracardiac findings (ECFs) have been described and studied in myocardial perfusion imaging, cardiac computed tomography, and cardiac magnetic resonance scanning. The literature is surprisingly limited with regard to…
Background An increased risk for cardiac dysfunction is reported when the anti–epidermal growth factor receptor type 2 (ErbB2) antibody trastuzumab (Trz) is combined with doxorubicin (Dox) as adjuvant chemotherapy for…
