Imaging with cardiac ultrasound is a critical element of cardiovascular clinical research. The
noninvasive assessment of cardiac structure, function, and hemodynamics using
echocardiography can provide essential data on the safety and efficacy of drugs and
devices, as well as insight into mechanisms of disease and therapeutic benefit.
Echocardiography may also be used to assess enrollment eligibility, provide surrogate
endpoints, suggest future research directions, and assist in determining optimal patterns of …