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Stress echocardiography in contemporary clinical cardiology: practical considerations and accreditation

Benoy N Shah1, Anita MacNab2, Jane Lynch2

  • 1Wessex Cardiac CentreUniversity Hospital Southampton, Southampton, UK.

Echo Research and Practice
|January 24, 2018
PubMed

Insights

Stress echocardiography (SE) is a key diagnostic tool for heart conditions like coronary artery disease. Advances in imaging and contrast agents have enhanced its accuracy and clinical utility.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Diagnostic Imaging
  • Echocardiography

Background:

  • Stress echocardiography (SE) is a vital test for diagnosing coronary artery disease (CAD), valvular heart disease, and cardiomyopathies.
  • Its advantages include widespread availability, no ionizing radiation, flexible stress methods, and strong evidence.
  • SE has advanced significantly due to improved echocardiography resolution, machine technology, and contrast agents.

Discussion:

  • This article reviews the current applications of SE in clinical cardiology.
  • It also discusses the recently introduced British Society of Echocardiography (BSE) accreditation scheme for SE.
  • The review highlights the evolution and benefits of SE in patient management.

Key Insights:

  • SE offers high diagnostic accuracy for various cardiac conditions.
  • Technological advancements have substantially improved SE's performance and reliability.
  • The BSE accreditation scheme aims to standardize and enhance SE practice.

Outlook:

  • Continued advancements in ultrasound technology will further refine SE.
  • Increased adoption of accreditation schemes like BSE's will ensure consistent quality.
  • SE will remain a cornerstone of non-invasive cardiac diagnostics.

Keywords:
cardiomyopathyischaemiastress echocardiographytrainingvalve disease

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