TVT Data Collection-It’s Science - 2024 Quality Summit Presentation (Non-CE)-TVT Data Collection-It’s Science

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In this conference, two speakers discuss the complexities and importance of echocardiography (ECHO) in the management of cardiac patients, particularly in the context of transcatheter aortic valve replacements (TAVR), mitral valve interventions (TMVR), and tricuspid valve procedures. The presentation emphasizes the variability in ECHO reports across different hospitals, advocating for standardized tools to help healthcare professionals interpret and question ECHO findings. Shabnab Pate from Baylor Scott White, recognized for her expertise in ECHO, shares insights into achieving high-quality studies and the pivotal role of sonographers in capturing crucial heart metrics like left ventricle (LV) and right ventricle (RV) function and valve conditions. She underscores the importance of continuous collaboration between ECHO labs and clinical teams to ensure reliable data for clinical decision-making. The conference also touches on the potential of AI to enhance ECHO analysis and the need for hospitals to explore its integration. The session concludes with a Q&A, where participants address challenges related to imaging quality and technique, stressing the importance of skilled sonographers and appropriate imaging methodologies in accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.

Keywords

echocardiography

transcatheter aortic valve replacement

mitral valve interventions

tricuspid valve procedures

standardized tools

sonographers

artificial intelligence

imaging quality

clinical decision-making