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…
In an era of catheter-based structural heart disease and left-side electrophysiologic interventions, transseptal puncture (TSP) is probably the most common transcatheter procedure. Experienced interventional cardiologists and electrophysiologists may safely perform…
Orthotopic heart transplantation is a well-established and effective therapeutic option for children with end-stage heart failure. Multiple modalities, including noninvasive cardiac imaging, cardiac catheterization, angiography, and endomyocardial biopsy, are helpful…
Background The use of transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) is increasing worldwide. We present our 6-year experience using three-dimensional (3D) transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) and investigate whether different sizing methods of…
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is a heterogeneous condition that may present with functional limitation due to dyspnea on exertion, angina, or symptoms of heart failure. Although angina is a common symptom, it…
