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EAE/ASE recommendations for the use of echocardiography in new transcatheter interventions for valvular heart disease

Jose L Zamorano1, Luigi P Badano, Charles Bruce

  • 1University Clinic San Carlos, Madrid, Spain. zamorano@secardiologia.es

European Journal of Echocardiography : the Journal of the Working Group on Echocardiography of the European Society of Cardiology
|August 16, 2011
PubMed

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New guidelines address echocardiography for transcatheter interventions in valvular heart disease. These recommendations assist echocardiographers in evaluating patients for procedures like transcatheter aortic valve implantation and mitral repair.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiovascular Medicine
  • Medical Imaging
  • Interventional Cardiology

Background:

  • Transcatheter interventions for valvular heart disease have expanded significantly.
  • Echocardiography is crucial for patient selection, intra-procedural guidance, and post-procedure follow-up.
  • Specialized echocardiographic skills are required for these novel procedures.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide comprehensive recommendations for echocardiography in new transcatheter interventions for valvular heart disease.
  • To establish a standardized reference for echocardiographers involved in these procedures.
  • To ensure optimal patient care and outcomes in transcatheter valvular interventions.

Main Methods:

  • Development of guidelines by the European Association of Echocardiography and the American Society of Echocardiography.
  • Consensus-based approach incorporating expert opinion and current evidence.
  • Focus on echocardiographic assessment for transcatheter aortic valve implantation, mitral repair, and paravalvular leak closure.

Main Results:

  • Publication of detailed recommendations for echocardiographic imaging and interpretation.
  • Guidance on patient selection, procedural monitoring, and follow-up.
  • Emphasis on the evolving role of echocardiography in structural heart interventions.

Conclusions:

  • Echocardiography is indispensable in the evolving field of transcatheter valvular interventions.
  • These recommendations aim to standardize and enhance echocardiographic practice.
  • Adherence to guidelines will support safe and effective treatment for patients with valvular heart disease.

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