Summary
This paper presents clinical practice guidelines from the American Society of Echocardiography for the standardised performance of transthoracic echocardiographic examinations in adults. The guidelines establish recommended protocols for image acquisition, measurement techniques, and comprehensive reporting to facilitate consistent clinical practice and interpretation across healthcare settings. As a methodology and standards document, it represents consensus expert guidance rather than empirical research findings.
Regional applicability
These American Society of Echocardiography guidelines are relevant to UK clinical practice and training, though UK practitioners may also reference parallel guidance from the British Society of Echocardiography and the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence. The technical standards are broadly generalisable across healthcare systems.
Key measures
Echocardiographic imaging protocols, image acquisition standards, measurement recommendations, and reporting standardisation for adult cardiac assessment
Outcomes reported
The study provided standardised recommendations for performing and reporting comprehensive transthoracic echocardiographic examinations in adults. It established clinical protocols and best-practice guidance for cardiac imaging assessment.
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