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Advances in Echocardiography

A special issue of Diagnostics (ISSN 2075-4418). This special issue belongs to the section "Medical Imaging and Theranostics".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 December 2025 | Viewed by 1455

Special Issue Editor

Dr. Grazia Canciello

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Department of Advanced Biomedical Sciences, Federico II University of Naples, Naples, Italy
Interests: hypertension; cardiovascular; cardiovascular risk; heart failure; blood pressure; myocardial infarction; echocardiography; cardiac function

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

Echocardiography is a cornerstone in modern cardiology, providing non-invasive, real-time imaging essential for the diagnosis, management, and ongoing monitoring of a wide range of cardiovascular diseases. With continuous technological advancements, the scope of echocardiography has broadened to encompass cutting-edge techniques such as three-dimensional imaging, strain imaging, contrast-enhanced echocardiography, and TrueVue imaging. In addition, the application of artificial intelligence is rapidly changing our ability to evaluate cardiac structure and function with unprecedented precision and detail.

The aim of this Special Issue, "Advances in Echocardiography", is to showcase the latest developments and their clinical implications. By gathering pioneering research and authoritative reviews, this Special Issue aspires to present a comprehensive overview of the current landscape of echocardiography and its future trajectories. This Special Issue is designed to inform clinicians, researchers, and healthcare professionals about the most recent trends and evidence-based practices in echocardiography, with the goal of enhancing patient outcomes.

Dr. Grazia Canciello
Guest Editor

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Keywords

  • echocardiography
  • cardiovascular imaging
  • three-dimensional echocardiography
  • strain imaging
  • TrueVue imaging
  • cardiac function assessment
  • clinical applications
  • non-invasive cardiology
  • artificial intelligence

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Preoperative Predictors of Recurrent Tricuspid Regurgitation After Annuloplasty: Insights into the Role of 3D Echocardiography
by Aušra Krivickienė, Dovydas Verikas, Lina Padervinskienė, Vaida Mizarienė, Adakrius Siudikas, Povilas Jakuška, Jolanta Justina Vaškelytė and Eglė Ereminienė
Diagnostics 2024, 14(22), 2515; https://doi.org/10.3390/diagnostics14222515 - 10 Nov 2024
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Background: While tricuspid annuloplasty (TAP) is an effective treatment option for tricuspid regurgitation (TR), understanding the echocardiographic factors contributing to recurrent TR can help in developing more effective preventive measures to reduce the rate of recurrent TR after TAP. Methods: This study was [...] Read more.
Background: While tricuspid annuloplasty (TAP) is an effective treatment option for tricuspid regurgitation (TR), understanding the echocardiographic factors contributing to recurrent TR can help in developing more effective preventive measures to reduce the rate of recurrent TR after TAP. Methods: This study was designed as a prospective observational cohort study to investigate factors contributing to recurrent TR following surgical tricuspid valve (TV) repair in patients with moderate or severe functional TR caused by left heart valvular disease, with severe mitral regurgitation as the dominant pathology. The study included 66 patients who underwent preoperative two-dimensional (2D) and three-dimensional (3D) echocardiographic assessments. Patients were divided into two groups based on TAP outcomes: the effective TAP group and the recurrent TR group. Results: The analysis revealed that 3D-derived both septal–lateral diastolic and systolic tricuspid annulus (TA) diameter (odds ratio (OR) 1.77; 95% confidence interval (CI) 1.17–2.68 and OR 1.62; 95% CI 1.14–2.29, respectively), and major axis diastolic TA diameter (OR 1.59; 95% CI 1.15–2.2) had the highest OR among all echocardiographic parameters. The further univariate analysis of predefined echocardiographic values unveiled that the combined effect of heightened 3D-measured TA major axis diastolic diameter and increased right ventricle (RV) basal diameter exhibited the highest OR at 12.8 (95% CI 2.3–72.8) for a recurrent TR. Using ROC analysis, diastolic major axis (area under the curve (AUC) 0.848; cut-off 48.5 mm), septal-lateral systolic (AUC 0.840; cut-off 43.5 mm) and diastolic (AUC 0.840; cut-off 46.5 mm) TA diameter demonstrated the highest predictive value for recurrent TR from all TV parameters. Conclusions: Recurrent moderate or severe TR after TAP is associated with preoperative TA size, right atrium and RV geometry, but not with changes of RV function. The predictive capacity of 2D-assessed echocardiographic parameters was found to be lower when compared to their corresponding 3D parameters. Full article
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Left Atrial Strain—Current Review of Clinical Applications
by Constantin Andrei Rusali, Ioana Caterina Lupu, Lavinia Maria Rusali and Lucia Cojocaru
Diagnostics 2025, 15(11), 1347; https://doi.org/10.3390/diagnostics15111347 - 27 May 2025
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Left atrial strain has gained significant attention in recent years due to its potential to provide valuable insights into the function and mechanics of the left atrium. This review aims to evaluate the current applications of LA strain in clinical practice, particularly in [...] Read more.
Left atrial strain has gained significant attention in recent years due to its potential to provide valuable insights into the function and mechanics of the left atrium. This review aims to evaluate the current applications of LA strain in clinical practice, particularly in assessing various cardiac conditions, including heart failure, atrial fibrillation, valvular heart disease, and coronary artery disease. We summarize the latest evidence regarding the role of left atrial strain in assessing left atrial remodeling, predicting outcomes, and its potential use as a prognostic tool. Unlike previous reviews focusing on single disease states, this review synthesizes emerging data across multiple cardiac conditions, highlighting novel implications for clinical practice. Left atrial strain emerges as a promising non-invasive marker for evaluating atrial function and guiding clinical decision-making. However, further research must fully establish its role across diverse patient populations and clinical settings. Full article
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