Transthoracic echocardiography (TTE) is the primary imaging modality in patients with congenital heart disease. It is portable, affordable, and has excellent spatial and temporal resolution. Transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) can be…
A 62-Year-Old Male With a 6-Month History of Progressive Dyspnea Claudia Patricia Jaimes Castellanos, MD Synopsis A 62-year-old male presented with a 6-month history of progressive dyspnea, worsening NYHA class II…
Vascular diseases of the arterial and venous systems affect a large percentage of the world population. Most vascular disorders share similar risk factors and are associated with cardiac disease. Others…
CLINICAL OVERVIEW The pericardium is a fibro-serous sac located in the mediastinum that encases the heart and the proximal portion of the great vessels and pulmonary veins. It is composed…
CLINICAL OVERVIEW Cardiac imaging has a rapidly increasing role in the evaluation and management of patients with cardiac rhythm disorders. Atrial dysrhythmias are among the most common indications for cardiac…
Circulatory failure is associated with high mortality and morbidity. Advanced mechanical circulatory support devices (MCSDs) provide important treatment strategies designed to save patients’ lives. Multimodality imaging plays important roles in…
