The rapid technological developments of the past decade and the changes in
echocardiographic practice brought about by these developments have resulted in the need …

Echocardiographic imaging is ideally suited for the evaluation of cardiac mechanics
because of its intrinsically dynamic nature. Because for decades, echocardiography has …

Abstract The EACVI/ASE/Industry Task Force to standardize deformation imaging prepared
this consensus document to standardize definitions and techniques for using two …

The content of these European Society of Cardiology (ESC) Guidelines has been published
for personal and educational use only. No commercial use is authorized. No part of the ESC …

The task of developing ESC Guidelines covers not only the integration of the most recent
research, but also the creation of educational tools and implementation programmes for the …

After publication, dissemination of the message is of paramount importance. Pocket-sized
versions and personal digital assistant (PDA) downloadable versions are useful at the point …

Cardiac dysfunction resulting from exposure to cancer therapeutics was first recognized in
the 1960s, with the widespread introduction of anthracyclines into the oncological …

Three-dimensional (3D) echocardiographic (3DE) imaging represents a major innovation in
cardiovascular ultrasound. Advancements in computer and transducer technologies permit …

The introduction of devices for transcatheter aortic valve implantation, mitral repair, and
closure of prosthetic paravalvular leaks has led to a greatly expanded armamentarium of …

Cardiac toxicity is one of the most concerning side effects of anti-cancer therapy. The gain in
life expectancy obtained with anti-cancer therapy can be compromised by increased …