Background A survey of pediatric cardiologists who participated in the Pediatric Appropriate Use of Echocardiography study was conducted to assess attitudes toward appropriate use criteria (AUC) and the relationship between…
We thank Mojadidi et al . for their interest in our recent work and for their thought-provoking comments. In their letter, Mojadidi et al . emphasize the importance of additional techniques to…
We read with interest the recent article by Yamashita et al . Given that an effective Valsalva maneuver can be difficult to perform with sedation during a transesophageal echo (TEE) bubble…
The incidence of congenital bicuspid aortic valve (BAV) has been reported to be between 1% and 2% of live births. These reports have originated from different populations and different geographic…
Accurate assessment of left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) forms a routine part of daily echocardiographic practice. Currently, there is sufficient evidence to support the notion that assessment of LVEF by…
Background Although 3D echocardiography (3DE) allows accurate and reproducible quantification of cardiac chambers, it has not been integrated into clinical practice because it relies on manual input, which interferes with…
Background Left atrial (LA) remodeling is a predictor of cardiovascular disease (CVD). We performed measurement of the LA function index (LAFI), a composite measure of LA structure and function, in…
Background Anomalous left coronary artery from the pulmonary artery (ALCAPA) is a rare condition that can be difficult to diagnose by echocardiography alone. The purpose of this study was to…
Background Accreditation through the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC) is believed but not proven to increase quality in imaging. The goal of this study was to use quality metrics to evaluate…
When compared to international peers, the United States provides medical care at very high per capita cost. Yet despite its expense, the US healthcare delivery system does not reliably produce…
