Background The aim of this multicenter study was to determine the normal ranges and the clinical relevance of multidirectional systolic parameters to evaluate global left ventricular (LV) systolic function. Methods…
The importance of the left atrium in cardiovascular performance has long been acknowledged. Quantitative assessment of left atrial (LA) function is laborious, requiring invasive pressure-volume loops and thus precluding its…
Left Ventricular Mechanics The left ventricle undergoes complex deformations with contraction and relaxation that involve shortening, thickening, twisting, and torsion during systole in order to eject blood efficiently. The process…
Three-dimensional (3D) transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) is subject to the same types of artifacts encountered on two-dimensional TEE. However, when displayed in a 3D format, some of the artifacts appear more…
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…
Leo Lopez, MD, FASE The ASE Council on Pediatric and Congenital Heart Disease (PCHD) Board of Directors held a retreat on March 28, 2014, in Washington, DC, to identify issues…
Margaret M Park, BS, RVT, RDCS, FASE As sonographers we focus on taking care of our patients. In recent years, we have begun to pay attention to our own health…
Benjamin F. Byrd, III, MD, FASE It goes without saying that I have enjoyed serving as your ASE President tremendously over the past year—hard work, but truly exhilarating at many…
