September 07, 2025

Speckle Tracking Detects Early Diastolic Dysfunction in T2D

In a cross-sectional study presented at ASE 2025, two-dimensional speckle tracking echocardiography identified diastolic abnormalities missed by traditional imaging in over 60% of patients with type 2 diabetes.

September 05, 2025

AI Tops Guidelines in Classifying Aortic Stenosis

Gradient-boosted model shows higher diagnostic accuracy—especially for severe AS—in low-flow cases where guideline-based metrics often yield discordant results.

September 07, 2025

Can Handheld AI Echo Grade LVDD?

Artificial-intelligence software enables comprehensive diastolic dysfunction assessment comparable to traditional systems.

September 05, 2025

Strain Imaging Uncovers Cardiac Dysfunction in Pregnancy

Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy represent the leading causes of maternal morbidity and mortality worldwide.

September 05, 2025

CT Scans Rival Echo for Aortic Stenosis

CT angiographic imaging shows near-perfect accuracy in detecting valve disease.

September 07, 2025

AI Accurately Flags HCM on Echo

A deep learning model trained on echocardiographic video loops achieved high accuracy in identifying hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, showing promise for earlier, more objective detection of HCM across diverse patient populations.

September 07, 2025

E-Alerts Boost Referrals for Suspected Severe Aortic Stenosis

In the DETECT AS trial, electronic physician notifications tied to transthoracic echocardiogram findings significantly increased referral rates, highlighting how streamlined communication can improve clinical care for patients with suspected severe aortic stenosis.

September 05, 2025

Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy Shows Early Activity in Drug-Refractory HOCM

A Chinese pilot study suggests that stereotactic body radiation therapy may represent a noninvasive alternative to septal reduction strategies in patients with drug-refractory hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy (HOCM). 

September 11, 2025

Early TAVR Delays Declines in Left Ventricular/Left Atrial Function for Patients With Severe Aortic Stenosis

Early TAVR preserved heart health in asymptomatic severe aortic stenosis, reinforcing benefits of earlier intervention.

September 05, 2025

AI-ECG Versus Echo: Which Wins for HF?

Novel electrocardiography tool grades diastolic dysfunction when standard imaging falls short.

September 05, 2025

Early Heart Imaging After MI Comes With Risk

Large study links early echocardiography after heart attack to slight survival gains but a higher risk of cardiovascular complications.

September 05, 2025

Dr. Jordan Strom Lays the Scene for ASE 2025

As ASE marks its 50th anniversary in Nashville, the meeting will showcase the latest echocardiography research, updated guidelines, the Kalmanson Lecture, and discussions on workforce challenges.

September 05, 2025

MASLD May Mark Early Diastolic Risk

In young adults with overweight/obesity, MASLD predicts subclinical LV hypertrophy and diastolic dysfunction by middle age.

September 05, 2025

Do Psychiatric Disorders Worsen Takotsubo?

Study reveals elevated cardiac pressures and stress markers in patients with mental health conditions

September 07, 2025

Speckle Tracking Detects Early Diastolic Dysfunction in T2D

In a cross-sectional study presented at ASE 2025, two-dimensional speckle tracking echocardiography identified diastolic abnormalities missed by traditional imaging in over 60% of patients with type 2 diabetes.