Aortic regurgitation (AR) is a prevalent valve disease with a long latent period to symptoms. Recent data has suggested the role of novel markers of myocardial overload in assessing onset of decompensation.

Fontan circulatory failure with impaired systolic function is well documented; however, its mechanisms are not fully understood. We aimed to explore the myocardial functional reserve in adolescent patients with Fontan circulation in response to exercise or acute preload increase.

Although the correction of the proximal isovelocity surface area (PISA) method has been shown to improve the accuracy of assessing the severity of secondary tricuspid regurgitation (STR), its clinical impact remains to be investigated.

Most of the time our membership and leadership are fully engrossed in establishing clinical excellence, best practice, and research in cardiovascular ultrasound. However, another important and critical role of ASE is to monitor, inform, and respond to the economic pressures relating to cardiovascular ultrasound. Accordingly, I am delighted to invite, and extremely thankful to, Drs. Phelan and […]