Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Imaging Studies for Cardiovascular System I:Echocardiography01:17

Imaging Studies for Cardiovascular System I:Echocardiography

987
Cardiac imaging studies encompass a wide range of noninvasive and minimally invasive techniques designed to visualize the heart's structure and function in detail. One such technique is echocardiography, which uses high-frequency ultrasound waves to produce detailed images of the heart, known as echocardiograms.
Indications: Echocardiography is utilized to diagnose heart failure, valve disorders, and myocardial infarction. It also assesses cardiac structures' size, shape, and motion,...
987
Imaging Studies for Cardiovascular System II:Types of Echocardiography01:20

Imaging Studies for Cardiovascular System II:Types of Echocardiography

934
Echocardiography plays a role in assessing cardiac health and detecting heart conditions, with various types providing critical insights for diagnosis and treatment.
Types of Echocardiography
Transthoracic Echocardiography (TTE)
TTE is the most common type of echocardiogram which involves placing a transducer on the patient's chest, emitting sound waves to create heart images. TTE is invaluable for evaluating the heart's size, structure, and motion, making it particularly useful for...
934
Imaging Studies for Cardiovascular System III: X-Ray01:20

Imaging Studies for Cardiovascular System III: X-Ray

683
The most common cardiovascular diagnostic test is an X-ray. It produces images of the heart, blood vessels, and adjacent structures.
Definition and Purpose
An X-ray, or radiograph, is a non-invasive method that uses ionizing radiation to take images of internal structures. It is mainly used in cardiac imaging to examine the heart, lungs, and major blood vessels, aiming to identify abnormalities in the heart's size, shape, and position, such as heart failure, congenital defects, and vascular...
683
Imaging Studies II: Ultrasonography01:24

Imaging Studies II: Ultrasonography

884
IntroductionUltrasonography, or renal ultrasound, is a noninvasive medical imaging technique that uses high-frequency sound waves to visualize the kidneys, ureters, bladder, and surrounding tissues.Indications for Urinary System UltrasonographyUrinary system ultrasonography is indicated in various clinical scenarios, such as:Kidney Stones (Urolithiasis): To detect and monitor the size and presence of kidney or urinary tract stones.Hydronephrosis: To assess the dilation of the renal pelvis and...
884

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Ten-year trends in cardiovascular risk factors among patients hospitalised with acute myocardial infarction in Estonia: a retrospective nationwide observational study.

BMC cardiovascular disorders·2026
Same author

Intracardiac Echocardiography Versus Transesophageal Echocardiography for Guidance of Atrial Fibrillation Ablation: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Procedural Safety and Efficacy.

Echocardiography (Mount Kisco, N.Y.)·2026
Same author

Global trends in lipoprotein(a) and high-sensitivity c-reactive protein testing in patients with established atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease.

American journal of preventive cardiology·2026
Same author

A Rare Presentation of Left Ventricular Noncompaction Cardiomyopathy Revealed by Acute Decompensated Heart Failure.

Journal of medical cases·2026
Same author

Echocardiographic Strain Analysis Compared With Assessment of Fibrosis by Cardiac Magnetic Resonance in the Evaluation of Chagas Cardiomyopathy.

Echocardiography (Mount Kisco, N.Y.)·2026
Same author

Aortic Regurgitation Grading: Reproducibility, Relevance, and the Case for Individualized Imaging.

Echocardiography (Mount Kisco, N.Y.)·2025

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Apr 26, 2026

Murine Fetal Echocardiography
08:04

Murine Fetal Echocardiography

Published on: February 15, 2013

17.2K

Recent developments in echocardiographic imaging.

Michele Nanna1, Giovanni Nanna

  • 1aAlbert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx bLenox Hill Hospital, New York, New York, USA.

Current Opinion in Cardiology
|July 22, 2014
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Ultrasonography enhances catheter-based procedures for valvular abnormalities, improving real-time assessment and therapeutic monitoring. This diagnostic tool is crucial for evaluating percutaneous interventions and their outcomes.

More Related Videos

Assessment of Cardiac Morphological and Functional Changes in Mouse Model of Transverse Aortic Constriction by Echocardiographic Imaging
09:05

Assessment of Cardiac Morphological and Functional Changes in Mouse Model of Transverse Aortic Constriction by Echocardiographic Imaging

Published on: June 21, 2016

18.0K
Evaluation of Left Ventricular Structure and Function using 3D Echocardiography
06:34

Evaluation of Left Ventricular Structure and Function using 3D Echocardiography

Published on: October 28, 2020

4.1K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Apr 26, 2026

Murine Fetal Echocardiography
08:04

Murine Fetal Echocardiography

Published on: February 15, 2013

17.2K
Assessment of Cardiac Morphological and Functional Changes in Mouse Model of Transverse Aortic Constriction by Echocardiographic Imaging
09:05

Assessment of Cardiac Morphological and Functional Changes in Mouse Model of Transverse Aortic Constriction by Echocardiographic Imaging

Published on: June 21, 2016

18.0K
Evaluation of Left Ventricular Structure and Function using 3D Echocardiography
06:34

Evaluation of Left Ventricular Structure and Function using 3D Echocardiography

Published on: October 28, 2020

4.1K

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Medical Imaging
  • Interventional Procedures

Background:

  • Percutaneous interventions are increasingly utilized for valvular defects.
  • Ultrasonography offers real-time assessment of cardiac structures and function.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review recent applications of ultrasonography in catheter-based valvular repair.
  • To highlight ultrasonography's role in percutaneous interventions.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current literature on ultrasonography in valvular interventions.
  • Discussion of echocardiographic techniques, including speckle tracking.

Main Results:

  • Ultrasonography provides accurate, real-time evaluation of cardiac and valvular abnormalities.
  • Speckle tracking is applied to assess myocardial deformation and mitral insufficiency.

Conclusions:

  • Echocardiography is evolving from a diagnostic tool to an essential aid in complex procedures.
  • Ultrasonography facilitates accurate monitoring of therapeutic responses in various clinical settings.