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EuroEcho 2019: highlights

Julien Magne1,2, Tara Bharucha3, Maya Cikes4

  • 1CHU Limoges, Hôpital Dupuytren, Service Cardiologie, Limoges F-87042, France.

European Heart Journal. Cardiovascular Imaging
|March 18, 2020
PubMed

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This article summarizes key findings from the EuroEcho 2019 meeting, focusing on cardiovascular imaging advancements. Discover the latest innovations in cardiac imaging presented at this major European conference.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiovascular Imaging
  • Medical Conferences

Background:

  • The European Association of Cardiovascular Imaging (EACVI) holds its annual meeting, EuroEcho.
  • EuroEcho 2019 convened in Vienna, Austria, in December 2019.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide a concise summary of the 'Highlights' session from EuroEcho 2019.
  • To disseminate key advancements and discussions in cardiovascular imaging.

Main Methods:

  • Review of presentations and discussions from the EuroEcho 2019 'Highlights' session.
  • Synthesis of information for a broader audience.

Main Results:

  • Key innovations and research findings in cardiovascular imaging were presented.
  • Discussions covered the latest trends and future directions in the field.

Conclusions:

  • The EuroEcho 2019 'Highlights' session showcased significant progress in cardiovascular imaging.
  • This summary offers a glimpse into the state-of-the-art in cardiac imaging technology and application.

Keywords:
acute cardiac carecongenital heart diseaseheart failureheart valve diseasenew technologiesprevention

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