ASE Scientific Sessions 2020

Introduction

The ASE Scientific Sessions 2020 Virtual Experience is a premier cardiovascular ultrasound and echocardiography conference organized by American Society of Echocardiography. Held as a fully virtual scientific meeting in August 2020, the conference brought together leading cardiovascular imaging specialists, researchers, sonographers, cardiologists, and educators from around the world to present cutting-edge research and advances in echocardiography and cardiovascular ultrasound.

The program featured high-level scientific presentations, expert educational lectures, and more than 350 research posters highlighting innovations in cardiac imaging, structural heart disease assessment, strain imaging, valvular heart disease, and advanced echocardiographic technologies.

The curriculum integrates:

• Echocardiography
• Cardiovascular ultrasound
• Structural heart imaging
• Cardiac imaging research
• Valvular heart disease
• Strain imaging
• 3D echocardiography
• Cardiovascular diagnostics
• Interventional echocardiography
• Evidence-based imaging

into a comprehensive educational and scientific imaging experience.

Course Overview

📚 Program: ASE Scientific Sessions 2020 Virtual Experience

🏛️ Presented by American Society of Echocardiography

📅 Conference Dates: August 8–10, 2020

🌐 Format: Virtual Scientific Meeting

🎥 Included Content

• 53 video lectures
• Scientific research presentations
• Poster presentations
• Educational cardiovascular imaging sessions

🎓 Educational Format

• Expert echocardiography lectures
• Research abstract presentations
• Scientific poster sessions
• Virtual educational panels
• Advanced cardiovascular imaging discussions

The conference delivers broad education in contemporary cardiovascular ultrasound and echocardiographic science.

Educational Focus

The program focuses on:

• Advanced echocardiography
• Cardiovascular ultrasound
• Structural heart disease imaging
• Valvular heart disease
• Cardiac function assessment
• Strain imaging
• 3D echocardiography
• Interventional imaging
• Cardiac hemodynamics
• Cardiovascular imaging research

The curriculum emphasizes innovation, scientific discovery, and practical clinical application in cardiovascular imaging.

Scientific Research & Innovation

A major component of the conference highlights new research in cardiovascular ultrasound.

Covered Areas

• Cutting-edge echocardiography research
• Novel imaging technologies
• Advanced ultrasound applications
• Quantitative cardiac imaging
• Clinical imaging outcomes
• Emerging cardiovascular imaging science

The conference features more than 350 scientific poster presentations from investigators worldwide.

ASE Foundation Top 20 Investigators

The meeting recognizes outstanding early-career cardiovascular imaging research.

Included Features

• ASE Foundation Top 20 presentations
• Early-career investigator recognition
• High-impact research projects
• Scientific merit-based selection
• International cardiovascular imaging contributions
• Academic echocardiography innovation

These presentations showcase influential new developments in cardiovascular ultrasound research.

Echocardiography & Cardiovascular Ultrasound

Dedicated educational sessions review contemporary echocardiographic techniques and clinical applications.

Topics Include

• Cardiac ultrasound fundamentals
• Advanced echocardiographic imaging
• Doppler ultrasound applications
• Left and right ventricular assessment
• Hemodynamic evaluation
• Imaging-guided clinical decision-making

Participants strengthen practical knowledge in modern echocardiography and cardiovascular diagnostics.

Structural Heart Disease & Valvular Imaging

The educational content includes advanced imaging strategies for structural cardiovascular disease.

Educational Topics

• Valvular heart disease assessment
• Structural heart interventions
• TAVR imaging guidance
• Mitral valve evaluation
• Interventional echocardiography
• Procedural imaging support

The sessions emphasize multimodality imaging and procedural guidance in structural cardiology.

Strain Imaging & Advanced Technologies

Specialized sessions review evolving echocardiographic technologies and quantitative imaging methods.

Covered Areas

• Strain imaging
• Speckle-tracking echocardiography
• 3D echocardiography
• Quantitative ultrasound analysis
• Advanced cardiac imaging techniques
• Emerging imaging innovations

The curriculum highlights modern tools that improve diagnostic accuracy and cardiovascular assessment.

Virtual Scientific Experience

The conference successfully transitioned to a global virtual educational platform.

Included Features

• Online scientific sessions
• Virtual poster presentations
• Remote expert faculty participation
• International research collaboration
• Interactive cardiovascular imaging education
• Flexible digital learning access

The virtual format expanded access to global cardiovascular ultrasound education and research.

Educational Experience

The conference combines:

• Echocardiography education
• Cardiovascular ultrasound research
• Structural heart imaging
• Advanced cardiac imaging
• Valvular disease assessment
• Interventional echocardiography
• Scientific cardiovascular research
• Evidence-based imaging practice

The educational structure emphasizes both scientific innovation and practical cardiovascular imaging applications.

Who Should Attend

This program is valuable for:

• Cardiologists
• Echocardiographers
• Cardiac sonographers
• Imaging specialists
• Cardiovascular fellows
• Internal medicine physicians
• Researchers in cardiovascular imaging
• Structural heart specialists
• Interventional cardiologists
• Advanced practice cardiovascular providers

The curriculum supports both academic cardiovascular imaging advancement and practical clinical implementation.

Why This Meeting Stands Out

Premier Global Echocardiography Conference

One of the leading international meetings dedicated to cardiovascular ultrasound and echocardiographic science.

Extensive Scientific Research Content

Features hundreds of cutting-edge cardiovascular imaging research presentations.

Strong Focus on Innovation

Highlights emerging technologies including strain imaging and 3D echocardiography.

International Academic Collaboration

Brings together investigators and imaging experts from around the world.

Practical Clinical Relevance

Combines scientific discovery with real-world cardiovascular imaging applications.

Clinical Value

The ASE Scientific Sessions 2020 Virtual Experience delivers advanced cardiovascular imaging education through integrated coverage of:

• Echocardiography
• Cardiovascular ultrasound
• Structural heart disease imaging
• Valvular heart disease
• Strain imaging
• 3D echocardiography
• Interventional imaging
• Cardiac function assessment
• Scientific cardiovascular research
• Quantitative imaging technologies
• Evidence-based cardiovascular diagnostics
• Advanced cardiac ultrasound applications

The combination of expert-led lectures, global scientific research presentations, innovative imaging technologies, and evidence-based cardiovascular ultrasound education makes this meeting highly valuable for clinicians and researchers involved in cardiac imaging.

content

01 ASE President’s Address and State of ASE

02 Artificial Intelligence and What It Means to You

03 Stronger Together_On the Horizon

04 50 Shades of Grey (Scale) in Peri-Procedural Imaging

05 Chalk Talk – Doppler and Pulmonary Hypertension

06 Simulated Heart Valve Team Cases Discussion – Mitral

07 Renaissance in Cardiac Imaging to Assist Cardiac Interventions (ASE _ EACVI Joint Session)

08 COVID-19 – Realizing the Value of Enhanced Echo

09 Active Echocardiography- Advances in Ultrasound Therapeutics

10 Educator Summit- Contrast and Competency – ASE 2020 Virtual Experience – August 8 – 10, 2020

11 Episode of Care 1- Coronary Disease – ASE 2020 Virtual Experience – August 8 – 10, 2020

12 Quality and Value Summit

13 ASE Happy Hour and Karaoke Contest

14 COPE Council (Council on Perioperative Echo) Networking

15 Sonographer Council Networking

16 Pediatric & Congenital Heart Disease Council Networking

17 Circulation and Vascular Council Networking

18 Fetal Symposium- Current and Upcoming Strategies in Management of Fetal Cardiac Disease

19 Edler Lecture

20 Echo and COVID

21 Episode of Care 2- Mitral Valve Disease

22 Challenging Cases- Fetus to Adults with Congenital Heart Disease

23 Cardio-oncology in the Real World (Joint ASE_EACVI Session)

24 Arthur E. Weyman Young Investigator’s Award Competition and 21st Annual Feigenbaum Lecture

25 Application of Data Analytics in Lab Operations

26 Chalk Talk – Valve Disease and Strain

27 Imaging Solutions to Clinical Conundrums in Congenital Heart Disease

28 Echo Technology at the Cutting Edge of Knowledge

29 Echo in Acute MI- From Diagnosis to Therapy

30 Episode of Care 3- Cardiomyopathy – MCS

31 Multimodality Imaging from Fetus to Young Adults

32 Inflammatory Cardiovascular Diseases (ASE_JSE Joint Session)

33 HFpEF- Everything You Need to Know…and More

34 Ask the Luminaries Networking

35 Women in Echo Networking

36 Emerging Echo Enthusiasts (E3) and Early Career Networking

37 Research Networking

38 Cardiac Function Assessment and Outcomes

39 Multimodality Right Ventricle

40 Simulated Heart Valve Team Cases Discussion – Tricuspid

41 Stress Echo- Beyond the Borders

42 Circulation – A Cross Section

43 Right Heart Valve Disease- Tricuspid Regurgitation and PR

44 Update on Infiltrative Cardiomyopathies

45 Value Summit- A Business Primer for the Echo Community

46 Innovation in POCUS- A Case-based Approach

47 Special Session- Echo in Women

48 The Right Stuff!

49 Value Summit- Practical Approaches for Achieving Value in Echocardiography

50 Dual Perspectives- Early Career

51 Emerging Concepts & Novel Techniques

52 The Brian Haluska Sonographer Research Award Competition

53 This Just Ain’t Right – Right Sided Valve and Ventricular Interventions