Archives for October 2022

Submit your abstract of original research or clinical cases to be considered for presentation at the premier cardiovascular ultrasound conference of the year, the 34th Annual ASE Scientific Sessions in National Harbor, Maryland, June 23-26, 2023. 

Begin your submission online today! Presenters benefit from dedicated viewing times, a global audience that promotes future collaborative work, eligibility for travel support, publication in JASE, and discounted conference registration rates. Visit the ASE 2023 Call for Science for more information. Submission closes Wednesday, February 8, 2023, 11:59 ET

The October JASE includes, “Simplified Lung Ultrasound Examination and Telehealth Feasibility in Early SARS-CoV-2 Infection,” from Drs. Kimura, Resnikoff, Tran, Bonagiri, and Spierling Bagsic.

Dr. Kimura noted, “Although the nature of SARS-CoV-2 infection seems to be constantly changing, we found that the use of a quick-and-easy ultrasound exam can help identify outpatients with early lung involvement and a worse prognosis, even before detection by skin temperature or pulse oximetry. The simplicity of the exam enabled patients to image themselves from isolation and suggests the feasibility of imaging from home, a school, a pharmacy, or even a drive-through testing site. The COVID-19 pandemic taught us a new pathway to apply ultrasound which may involve a combination of simplified self-imaging, telehealth, and artificial intelligence, that will improve healthcare delivery from within the community on a variety of diseases in the future.”

Another COVID-19 study looks at serial left and right ventricular strain analysis in patients who have recovered from the infection. Additional clinical investigations also look at 3D echocardiography, incremental value of global longitudinal strain to stress echocardiography in outcome assessment, several topics related to tricuspid and mitral regurgitation, left atrial function and outcomes in cryptogenic stroke, transcatheter aortic valve replacement in children, and enhancing quality in pediatric echocardiography.

Two brief research communications round out the issue. The President’s Message from Stephen H. Little, MD, FASE, shares the multi-faceted ways that ASE is a global organization, and why this incredible diversity is so important to the future of advancing cardiovascular ultrasound. The continuing education and meeting calendar outlines a multitude of learning options near and far.

The October 19 deadline to submit papers to be considered for the JASE Echocardiography in Valvular Heart Disease focus issue (published in early 2023) is almost here. Questions? Contact JASE managing editor, Debbie Meyer, at dmeyer@asecho.org

ASE is seeking the best and brightest members to move forward the mission and goals of the Society and the ASE Foundation. Now is your opportunity to become a leader in ASE! The deadline for submission of nominations is November 30, 2022. Ask an active ASE member TODAY to submit your nomination. Please contact Nominations@ASEcho.org with any questions or to submit nominations.

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