Merri Bremer, EdD, RN, ACS, RDCS, FASE Nashville definitely tops the charts! The 29 th annual ASE Scientific Sessions will be held June 22-26, 2018 at the Gaylord Opryland Resort…
Background Accurate aortic annulus (AoA) sizing is crucial for transcatheter aortic valve implantation planning. Three-dimensional (3D) transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) is a viable alternative to the standard multidetector row computed tomography…
Vera H. Rigolin, MD, FASE Nashville is the land of country music. From June 22-26, 2018, Nashville will also be the land of cardiovascular ultrasound as it hosts ASE’s 29…
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 In transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR), multi–detector row computed tomography (MDCT) is currently the standard imaging modality for correct prosthesis sizing, despite risks of radiation and contrast-induced renal injury….
Isolated reoperative tricuspid valve replacement is one of the highest risk operations classified in the Society of Thoracic Surgeons registry, particularly in the setting of preexisting right ventricular dysfunction. Transcatheter…
Adaptation and evolution of transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) technologies has led to approval of TAVR for consideration in patients at intermediate risk for surgical aortic valve intervention. As TAVR…
Atrial fibrillation is the most common arrhythmia worldwide and is a major risk factor for embolic stroke. In this article, the authors describe the crucial role of two- and three-dimensional…
Percutaneous intervention for mitral valve (MV) disease has been established as an alternative to open surgical MV repair in patients with prohibitive surgical risk. Multiple percutaneous approaches have been described…
Transcatheter aortic valve replacement has become an accepted alternative to surgery for patients with severe, symptomatic aortic stenosis who are inoperable or are at high surgical risk. Recent trials support…
