Background Despite previous studies demonstrating suboptimal appropriate use of stress echocardiography (SE), few interventions have been demonstrated to improve its appropriate use. The aim of this study was to develop…
Background Residual ischemia detection after ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) during dobutamine stress echocardiography (DSE) using visual analysis is challenging. The aim of the present study was to investigate the…
The clinical utility of stress echocardiography has been established over the more than three decades of its existence, with numerous studies documenting the diagnostic and prognostic value of the technique….
Background Uncontrolled pulmonary hypertension may cause worse outcomes after transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR), while hemodynamic monitoring is desirable for risk control. Pulmonary artery pressure (PAP) readings obtained by intracardiac…
Frederick C. Cobey, MD, MPH, FASE Stanton K. Shernan, MD, FAHA, FASE “ Let me show you in a figure how far our nature is enlightened or unenlightened: Behold! Human…
Patrick D. Coon, RCCS, RDCS, FASE The New Year is upon us once again so it’s time to turn a new leaf both professionally and personally for many of us…
Susan Wiegers, MD, FASE, FACC I know it is not a practice that all can embrace, but I always start the New Year with a raft of good intentions. Several…
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 Accurate identification of tricuspid valve (TV) leaflets by two-dimensional (2D) transthoracic echocardiography is difficult because of variability in the intersection between the imaging plane and leaflets. Using information obtained…
Background Three-dimensional (3D) speckle-tracking echocardiography (STE) for myocardial strain imaging may be superior to two-dimensional STE, especially with respect to rotational mechanics. Automated strain measurements from nonstitched 3D STE may…
