James D. Thomas, MD, FASE, FACC, FAHA, FESC Many of us have jam-packed days as physicians and sonographers, seeing patients, performing clinical and research studies, teaching, publishing, and handling the…
Background Increased arterial stiffness has been shown to be associated with aging and cardiovascular risk factors. Speckle-tracking algorithms are being used to measure myocardial strain. The aims of this study…
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…
Susana Perese, BS, RVT, FASE Director, Noninvasive CardioVascular Diagnostic Services, USC Cardiovascular Thoracic Institute, Los Angeles, California ASE 22 nd Annual Scientific Sessions, June 11–14, 2011 This year’s ASE Annual…
Chris Kramer, BA, RDCS Although the 2012 ASE Scientific sessions are still 8 months away, planning is well under way, and this month there are some important deadlines to add…
Background In sickle cell disease (SCD), pulmonary hypertension (assessed by tricuspid regurgitant jet [TRJ] velocity ≥ 2.5 m/sec) is associated with increased mortality. The relationships among TRJ velocity and left…
Background The left atrial appendage (LAA) is a common site of thrombus formation and is the source of systemic thromboembolism in patients with rheumatic mitral stenosis. LAA contractile dysfunction is…
Background Diastolic dysfunction is considered the first marker of diabetic cardiomyopathy. However, preclinical systolic alteration was also recently described by strain, but its association with diastolic dysfunction has never been…
Background Mitral repair is recommended for patients with significant organic mitral regurgitation (MR). The nonresectional dynamic mitral valve repair (NVR) method involves a complete flexible ring and artificial chordal insertion…
Background The purpose of this study was to investigate whether global longitudinal strain measured by two-dimensional speckle tracking echocardiography could detect incipient myocardial dysfunction in patients with chronic aortic regurgitation…
