Cardiovascular Ultrasound invites submissions to our upcoming special collection on the “Application of Advanced Echocardiography in Aortic Stenosis.” This collection aims to gather research and clinical insights into the evolving role of advanced echocardiographic techniques in the diagnosis, management, and prognosis of aortic stenosis.
Scope and Topics:
Aortic stenosis remains one of the most challenging yet fascinating areas in cardiovascular medicine, necessitating our continued exploration and understanding of this condition. Advanced echocardiography has revolutionized its evaluation, offering detailed structural and functional assessments that influence clinical decisions. Innovations such as 3D echocardiography and speckle-tracking have transformed our approach to assessing the severity of aortic stenosis and its hemodynamic implications. These developments have enabled clinicians to stratify patient risk better, tailor management strategies, and improve outcomes. As we delve deeper into this domain, future breakthroughs' potential is exciting and promising.
By showcasing innovative methodologies and their clinical implications, we aim to enhance the diagnostic precision and therapeutic strategies employed in this critical area of cardiovascular medicine, ultimately improving the quality of care.
We welcome original research, reviews, and clinical case reports addressing (but not limited to):
- Role of 3D echocardiography in valve morphology and function assessment
- Speckle-Tracking Analysis Strain and its predictive value.
- Doppler Techniques and Flow Assessment
- Predictive models combining echocardiographic parameters with clinical outcomes
- Echocardiographic Biomarkers
- Guiding Interventions: preoperative assessment for surgical and transcatheter aortic valve replacement, intraoperative echocardiography for procedural optimization
- Risk Stratification Methods
- Patient Management and Treatment Strategies
- Prognostic Indicators
- Emerging Technologies: Artificial Intelligence and machine learning in echocardiographic analysis, as well as integrating multimodal imaging techniques for comprehensive evaluation.
The Collection on the Application of Advanced Echocardiography in Aortic Stenosis aligns strongly with Sustainable Development Goal 3: Good Health and Well-Being (SDG 3). By advancing our understanding of cardiovascular diseases and improving diagnostic capabilities, this Collection aims to contribute to better health outcomes and enhanced quality of care for patients with aortic stenosis.
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