The deadline to submit comments was March 31, 2025.
An upcoming ASE guideline is accepting public comments regarding the, “Guidelines for the Standardization of Adult Echocardiographic Reporting: Recommendations for the American Society of Echocardiography.”. This document provides an update to the previously published 2002 guideline on the required components for a comprehensive echocardiography report. Once the guideline is completed, it will be published in the Journal of the American Society of Echocardiography.
Guideline Overview:
This document focuses on the final phases of the imaging life cycle, specifically reporting and communicating exam results. Additionally, this guideline delineates core measurements and statements applicable to transthoracic, transesophageal, and stress echocardiography. It also elucidates abbreviations, acronyms, terminology, and definitions to enhance communication across various echocardiography (echo) labs, institutions, and healthcare systems.
Public Comment Purpose:
The aim of the public comment period is to offer involvement and engagement in the guideline development process. This will help ensure that our guideline recommendations provides comprehensive standardization of adult echocardiographic reporting.
Rationale:
The authors and The American Society Echocardiography (ASE) seek feedback from our constituents to gain impartial input regarding key recommendations.
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The Public Comment period has passed. If you have feedback you would like to provide please email Guidelines@ASEcho.org.