Authors’ Reply
We would like to thank Vrachatis et al . for their detailed comments on our original article, “Detection of Carotid Atherosclerotic Plaque Neovascularization Using Contrast Enhanced Ultrasound: A Systematic Review and…
In Vivo Assessment of Atherosclerotic Plaque Neovascularization by Contrast-Enhanced Ultrasound: An Unsolved Mystery?
In a recent issue of JASE , Huang et al. presented an interesting meta-analysis regarding the diagnostic accuracy of contrast-enhanced ultrasonography (CEUS) for the detection of carotid atherosclerotic intraplaque neovascularization (IPN)….
Maturational Patterns of Systolic Ventricular Deformation Mechanics by Two-Dimensional Speckle-Tracking Echocardiography in Preterm Infants over the First Year of Age
Background The aim of this study was to determine the maturational changes in systolic ventricular strain mechanics by two-dimensional speckle-tracking echocardiography in extremely preterm neonates from birth to 1 year of…
Afterload Dependence of Right Ventricular Myocardial Strain
Background Right ventricular (RV) free wall strain (RVFWS) is a feasible method for quantitation and follow-up of RV function and may have benefits over traditional markers such as fractional area…
Speckle-Tracking Layer-Specific Analysis of Myocardial Deformation and Evaluation of Scar Transmurality in Chronic Ischemic Heart Disease
Background Identification of the extent of scar transmurality in chronic ischemic heart disease is important because it correlates with viability. The aim of this retrospective study was to evaluate whether…
Reference Ranges and Regional Patterns of Left Ventricular Strain and Strain Rate Using Two-Dimensional Speckle-Tracking Echocardiography in a Healthy Middle-Aged Black and White Population: The CARDIA Study
Background Strain and strain rate are sensitive markers of left ventricular (LV) myocardial function. The aim of this study was to assess reference ranges and regional patterns of LV strain…
Association of the Active and Passive Components of Left Atrial Deformation with Left Ventricular Function
Background Left atrial (LA) strain imaging enables the quantitative assessment of LA function. The clinical relevance of these measurements is dependent on the provision of information incremental to the left…
Transthoracic Echocardiography versus Computed Tomography for Ascending Aortic Measurements in Patients with Bicuspid Aortic Valve
Background Ascending aorta dilatation is common in bicuspid aortic valve (BAV). The aim of this study was to investigate agreement of transthoracic echocardiographic (TTE) measurement of the sinuses of Valsalva…
Diagnostic Accuracy of Transthoracic Echocardiography for Infective Endocarditis Findings Using Transesophageal Echocardiography as the Reference Standard: A Meta-Analysis
Background Echocardiography is important for the diagnosis of infective endocarditis (IE), for which transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) is superior to transthoracic echocardiography (TTE). Methods A systematic review and meta-analysis of observational…
Ascending Aortic Dimension Measurements: Apples, Oranges, and Lemons
In this issue of JASE , in a well-written and thoughtful article, Park et al . report on a study in which they retrospectively compared transthoracic echocardiographic and computed tomographic angiographic…
