Why Quantitative Measures Matter in Valvular Heart Disease

Joining us today to discuss Why Quantitative Measures Matter in Valvular Heart Disease is Jeremy Thaden, M.D., assistant professor of cardiovascular medicine and vice chair for the division of cardiac ultrasound at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota.

Specific topics discussed:
• How do you use valve quantification in echo and what are specific examples of quantitation in valvular heart disease? 
• What is the benefit of quantifying valvular lesions? 
• Where do you see echo quantitation going in the future?