ASE Executive Committee President (term expires June 2017) Allan L. Klein, MD, FASE Cleveland Clinic Cleveland, OH Email: president@asecho.org President-Elect (term expires June 2017) Vera H. Rigolin, MD, FASE Northwestern…
Allan L. Klein, MD, FASE, FRCP (C), FACC, FAHA, and FESC We just completed our 27 th Annual Scientific Sessions in Seattle, and I didn’t get much sleep. Also, I…
Background There is no comprehensive analysis of transthoracic echocardiographic findings of pulmonary embolism (PE). The aim of this study was to assess the frequency of right ventricular (RV) dysfunction (RVD),…
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…
With recent advancements in miniaturization of technology, how do we know when commercially developed devices are ready for clinical practice implementation? From fitness trackers to wireless medical devices, mobile and digital…
Background Real-time contrast stress echocardiography (RTCSE) permits the simultaneous analysis of myocardial perfusion and wall motion during stress echocardiography, which has resulted in improved coronary artery disease detection. Although several…
Background Mitral regurgitation represents a volume load on the left ventricle leading to congestion and symptoms of heart failure. The aim of this study was to characterize early hemodynamic adaptions…
Background The aim of this study was to use novel area-deformation (ε) loops to interrogate the interaction between the right ventricular (RV) and left ventricular (LV) mechanics following a 100-mile…
Background Right ventricular (RV) function has not been systematically assessed in sarcoidosis. The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence and associates of RV dysfunction in sarcoidosis using…
Background Echocardiography-derived linear dimensions offer straightforward indices of right ventricular (RV) structure but have not been systematically compared with RV volumes on cardiac magnetic resonance (CMR). Methods Echocardiography and CMR…
