Dear Colleagues,

Echocardiography, a non-invasive and widely used imaging technique, has transformed cardiovascular diagnostics and monitoring. As advancements in technology and imaging modalities continue to accelerate, this Special Issue aims to explore the evolving developments in echocardiography and its potential to revolutionize precision cardiovascular diagnostics. Through cutting-edge research and innovative applications, this Special Issue will shed light on the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities in echocardiography, aiming to improve patient care and outcomes.

Topics of Interest:

• Advanced Echocardiographic Imaging Modalities: A major focus of this section will be on the latest developments in advanced echocardiographic imaging modalities.
• Artificial Intelligence in Echocardiography: This section will cover research on how integrating artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) algorithms can enhance echocardiographic image interpretation and analysis.
• Echocardiography in Cardiovascular Disease Management: This section will encompass research on the role of echocardiography in cardiovascular disease management, including coronary artery disease, heart failure, valvular heart diseases, and congenital heart anomalies.
• Echocardiography in Structural Heart Interventions: Structural heart interventions have transformed cardiovascular care, and echocardiography is pivotal in guiding these procedures. This section will delve into the application of echocardiography in procedures such as transcatheter valve interventions, left atrial appendage closures, and patent foramen ovale closures.
• Striving for Greater Precision via Personalized Echocardiography: As the era of precision medicine unfolds, personalized echocardiography holds promise in tailoring cardiovascular diagnostics and treatment that will cater to individual patient characteristics and needs.
• Echocardiography and Telemedicine: Telemedicine and remote monitoring have surged, especially in response to global healthcare challenges. This section will explore the integration of echocardiography in telemedicine platforms, its impact on patient accessibility to cardiovascular care, and potential difficulties in remote image acquisition and interpretation.

This Special Issue cordially invites researchers, clinicians, and technology developers to highlight the latest research and innovations in echocardiography with the aim that it will contribute to improved patient care, better disease management, and a deeper understanding of cardiovascular pathophysiology.

Dr. Corina Maria Vasile
Dr. Eliza Elena Cintezǎ
Dr. Xavier Iriart
Guest Editors

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• echocardiography
• congenital heart disease
• imaging techniques
• artificial intelligence
• automatization