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APSC 2026 Consensus on TEER for Tricuspid and Mitral Regurgitation
Prof Scalia reviews these new  APSC 2026 Consensus on TEER for Tricuspid and Mitral Regurgitation guidelines
ESANZ History Series: The Sievers Classification 2007
Dr Isabel Scalia reviews history of the Sievers bicuspid aortic valve classification
Diastology Guidelines - the new and the old...
Dr Isabel Scalia reviews the JASE paper by Nicholas Spetko et al, comparing diastolic function grading by the 2025 ASE Diastolgy Guideline compared with the 2016 Guiudelines.
ESANZ honours the memory of Dr. Eugene Braunwald
It is a profound loss for the medical community. Dr. Eugene Braunwald’s impact on how we understand and treat heart disease is truly immeasurable. Dr. Braunwald wrote the textbooks that taught us cardiology. 
ESANZ has launched!
April 21st 2026, marked the historic launch of ESANZ, the echocardiography Society of Australia and New Zealand.  One thousand people from ANZ tuned in to learn about our new Society - goals, offerings and the aspirational plans for the future.
Fractional Area Change (FAC) in 2025: A Fresh Look at ASE Guidelines & Severity Grading
In echocardiography, Fractional Area Change (FAC) is one of the most reliable 2D measures of right ventricular (RV) systolic function, offering a comprehensive view of right ventricular performance.Replace this text with your own text.Link...
RV Basal Diameter 2025: Updated ASE Grading Explained
In this article, we’ll focus specifically on the RV basal diameter measurement, explore the new severity grading, and discuss the prognostic value of this updated approach to evaluating RV size.Link...
S′ Wave in 2025: New Grading, Measurement Tips, and Pitfalls
LinkFew measurements in echo are as quick and powerful as the S? velocity. With a single tissue Doppler tracing of the tricuspid annulus, we can quickly gauge whether the right ventricle is pulling its weight. Replace this text with your own text....

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Dr Isabel Scalia MD, Echo researcher, Mayo Clinic Arizona

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