Clinical Scorecard: Dr. Jordan Strom on ASE 2026 Scientific Sessions: AI, Access, and the Future of Echocardiography

At a Glance

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

• American Society of Echocardiography