Standardization of transthoracic echocardiography in adults: an expert consensus statement from the Russian Association of Specialists in Ultrasound Diagnostics in Medicine (RASUDM) and the Russian Association of Specialists in Functional Diagnostics (RASFD)

The basic requirements and recommendations for transthoracic echocardiography in adults were developed regarding to the current guidelines by experts from the Russian Association of Specialists in Ultrasound Diagnostics in Medicine (RASUDM) and the Russian Association of Specialists in Functional Diagnostics (RASFD). The aspects of the safety and conditions for performing of transthoracic echocardiography were discussed. Basic requirements to ultrasound equipment were formulated. Recommendations on the procedure for performing transthoracic echocardiography and report were given. A minimal data set for registration and storage regarding to the current requirements was presented. Adherence to the standard allows to improve the effectiveness of transthoracic echocardiography in adults.

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