Biventricular Pacing as Bridge to Rapid Recovery in Infancy
The authors present the unique case of an 8-month-old baby diagnosed with severe left ventricular failure of unknown etiology. Due to a lack of organ availability for this age, a…
21st Annual Scientific Sessions Highlights, June 12–15, 2010
ASE Board of Directors and leaders gather at the annual conference. President Sanjiv Kaul, MD, FASE addresses ASE’s 2010 Scientific Sessions. William A. Zoghbi, MD, FASE of the Methodist DeBakey…
Sonothrombolysis of Intra-Catheter Aged Venous Thrombi Using Microbubble Enhancement and Guided Three-Dimensional Ultrasound Pulses
Background Central venous and arterial catheters are a major source of thromboembolic disease in children. The investigators hypothesized that guided high–mechanical index (MI) impulses from diagnostic three-dimensional (3D) ultrasound during…
Contrast Enhanced Transesophageal Echocardiographic Guidance of Left Atrial Appendage Closure Device Implantation
The percutaneous implantation of a left atrial appendage closure device offers an alternative to chronic oral anticoagulation in patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation and concomitant risk factors for stroke. Transesophageal…
Transesophageal Echocardiography of a Dislodged Left Atrial Appendage Thrombus and Its Subsequent Surgical Removal During Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery
Left atrial appendage (LAA) thrombus is a common finding in patients with atrial fibrillation and a major source of emboli that cause strokes. The incidental finding of an LAA thrombus…
Dislocation of Amplatzer Septal Occluder Device after Closure of Secundum Atrial Septal Defect
Atrial septal defect transcatheter occlusion techniques have become an alternative to surgical procedures. With the increasing use of this new technology, several complications have been identified. The authors present the…
A Sonographer’s Perspective on the 22 ndAnnual Scientific Sessions
Marti L. McCullough, BS, MBA, RDCS, FASE The scientific sessions in San Diego, CA were very well attended by approximately 3,200 attendees. The evaluations indicate that the sonography sessions were…
Color Doppler Jet Area Overestimates Regurgitant Volume when Multiple Jets are Present
Background Color Doppler jet area (CDJA) is an important measure used to classify mitral regurgitation (MR) severity. The investigators hypothesized that the presence and configuration of multiple regurgitant jets can…
Pediatric Update on ASE Committees
The role of pediatric representation on the committees of the ASE, which perform much of the work of the association, deserves to be highlighted. The pediatric (and adult congenital) representatives…
Continuing Education and Meeting Calendar
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…
