Background Patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) require frequent imaging to assess left ventricular (LV) function. Poor imaging windows can limit the diagnostic utility of echocardiography. Cardiac magnetic resonance imaging…
The use of ultrasound as a widely available bedside tool for cardiovascular evaluation has grown in parallel with technical developments that have permitted better image resolution, miniaturization, and automation. In…
Background Although the growth of point-of-care ultrasound has resulted in a proliferation of teaching programs, few data exist on the maintenance of proficiency. The aim of this study was to evaluate…
Background New echocardiographic parameters (apical rocking [AR], septal flash [SF]) are intended to detect patterns specific to responders to cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT). The patterns are visually recognized and qualitatively described,…
Background Intramyocardial hemorrhage (IMH) and microvascular obstruction (MVO) are two major mechanisms of reperfusion injury of the left ventricle after acute ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI). The aim of this…
Background Echocardiographic determination of left heart chamber volumetric parameters by using manual tracings during multiple beats is tedious in atrial fibrillation (AF). The aim of this study was to determine…
Background Accurate localization of mitral valve prolapse (MVP) is crucial for surgical planning. Despite improved visualization of the mitral valve by three-dimensional transesophageal echocardiography, image interpretation remains expertise dependent. Manual…
Background Percutaneous mitral valve repair (PMVR) is an alternative treatment in patients with significant mitral regurgitation (MR) who are denied surgery. Although in surgical patients, outcomes have been related both…
Background Assessment of mitral regurgitation (MR) severity by echocardiography is important for clinical decision making, but MR severity can be challenging to quantitate accurately and reproducibly. The accuracy of effective…
Background Accurate diagnosis of mitral regurgitation (MR) severity is central to proper treatment. Although numerous approaches exist, an accurate, gold-standard clinical technique remains elusive. The authors previously reported on the…
