Language

English

Publication Date

1-1-2025

Journal

JACC: Cardiovascular Imaging

DOI

10.1016/j.jcmg.2024.05.012

PMID

38970594

Abstract

3-dimensional (3D) intracardiac echocardiography (ICE) is emerging as a promising complement and potential alternative to transesophageal echocardiography for imaging guidance in structural heart interventions. To establish standardized practices, our multidisciplinary expert position statement serves as a comprehensive guide for the appropriate indications and utilization of 3D-ICE in various structural heart procedures. The paper covers essential aspects such as the fundamentals of 3D-ICE imaging, basic views, and workflow recommendations specifically tailored for ICE-guided structural heart procedures, such as transeptal puncture, device closure of intracardiac structures, and transcatheter mitral and tricuspid valve interventions. Current challenges, future directions, and training requirements to ensure operator proficiency are also discussed, thereby promoting the safety and efficacy of this innovative imaging modality to support expanding its future clinical applications.

Keywords

Humans, Echocardiography, Three-Dimensional, Predictive Value of Tests, Ultrasonography, Interventional, Cardiac Catheterization, Heart Diseases, Consensus, Workflow, Image Interpretation, Computer-Assisted, intracardiac echocardiography, left atrial appendage occlusion, mitral valve, transcatheter edge-to-edge repair, transesophageal echocardiography, tricuspid valve, valve replacement

Published Open-Access

yes

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