Recent advances in echocardiography for valvular heart disease [version 1; referees: 3 approved]

Abstract

Echocardiography is the imaging modality of choice for the assessment of patients with valvular heart disease. Echocardiographic advancements may have particular impact on the assessment and management of patients with valvular heart disease. This review will summarize the current literature on advancements, such as three-dimensional echocardiography, strain imaging, intracardiac echocardiography, and fusion imaging, in this patient population.

Keywords

• Cardiovascular Imaging
• Cardiovascular Medicine in Anesthesia: Clinical Science
• Valvular Disease