Dr. Jordan Strom on ASE 2026 Scientific Sessions: AI, Access, and the Future of Echocardiography
As ASE convenes its 37th Scientific Sessions near Denver, the meeting will spotlight echocardiographic AI and big data, contrast-enhanced ultrasound, evolving guidelines, the Feigenbaum Lecture, and the future of the sonographer workforce.
By
Kerri Miller
June 26, 2026
Clinical Scorecard: Dr. Jordan Strom on ASE 2026 Scientific Sessions: AI, Access, and the Future of Echocardiography
At a Glance
Category Detail
Condition Echocardiography Key Mechanisms Artificial intelligence, multimodality imaging, point-of-care ultrasound Target Population Patients requiring echocardiographic assessment Care Setting Scientific sessions and workshops for echocardiography professionals
Key Highlights
Focus on AI innovation and multimodality imaging Hands-on workshops for point-of-care ultrasound Introduction of a national competition among echo societies Emphasis on rheumatic heart disease screening with point-of-care ultrasound Development of the ImageGuideEcho Registry for comprehensive echo data Guideline-Based Recommendations
Diagnosis
Utilize echocardiographic AI tools to enhance diagnostic accuracy Management
Incorporate findings from the ImageGuideEcho Registry to inform clinical practice Monitoring & Follow-up
Regularly assess the effectiveness of AI tools in diverse patient populations Risks
Address the generalizability gap in AI applications to ensure appropriate use Patient & Prescribing Data
Diverse patient demographics requiring echocardiographic evaluation
AI tools should be validated against a representative dataset to ensure efficacy
Clinical Best Practices
Encourage collaboration among institutions to share echocardiographic data Implement hands-on training for healthcare professionals in echocardiography Focus on quality and safety in echocardiographic practices Related Resources & Content
