American Society of Echocardiography (ASE)

The American Society of Echocardiography (ASE) is the key cardiovascular ultrasound medical society. ASE works to advance cardiac ultrasound, offers clinical education, research, government policy advocacy, and services to the professionals and the public.

Vector flow and blood speckle echocardiography imaging may unveil new clinical insights
Luc Mertens, MD, Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, explains research and potential uses for ultrafast echo imaging.
Key things to remember when creating a cardio-oncology program
Marielle Scherrer-Crosbie, MD, explains what is needed to create a cardio-oncology program, and the role played by cardiac imagers.
Interest in strain echo imaging is rising, but hurdles remain
Marielle Scherrer-Crosbie, MD, told Cardiovascular Business that the current lack of reimbursement for strain echocardiography has been a challenge for care teams.
American Society of Echocardiography shares updated expert recommendations on pediatric, neonatal echo
These new guidelines provide a fresh look at topics ASE has not addressed with official society recommendations in many years.
AI models for cardiac amyloidosis could make a world of difference
Jeremy Slivnick, MD, spoke with Cardiovascular Business about AI's potential to transform how cardiac amyloidosis is diagnosed and treated.

New ASE guidelines offer clarity for right ventricular assessment

The American Society of Echocardiography (ASE) has published new guidelines to improve the existing norms of the right heart in the July issue of the Journal of the American Society of Echocardiography. The recommended procedures will establish a more uniform method of evaluating the size and function of the right ventricle, said the society.

July 7, 2010

ASE: Biomarkers may predict chemo-related cardiotoxicity

According to research presented during the 21st annual scientific sessions of the American Society of Echocardiography (ASE) in San Diego this week, cardiac troponin plasma concentrations and longitudinal strain can predict the development of cardiotoxicity in patients treated with anthracyclines and trastuzumab chemotherapies.

June 15, 2010

ASE recommends contrast agent usage in echoes

The American Society of Echocardiography (ASE) has issued a consensus statement, supporting the use of contrast agents used to enhance echocardiogram images, and providing a guide for physicians who may be hesitant to use the contrast agents following a 2007 FDA black-box warning. The statement was published in the November issue of Journal of the American Society of Echocardiography.

November 13, 2008

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American Society of Echocardiography (ASE)

Vector flow and blood speckle echocardiography imaging may unveil new clinical insights

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American Society of Echocardiography shares updated expert recommendations on pediatric, neonatal echo

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