ACL-UCI: Academic Core Lab Ultrasound-based Cardiovascular Imaging

The ACL-UCI (Academic Core Lab Ultrasound-based Cardiovascular Imaging) of the Comprehensive Heart Failure Center is an academic imaging core laboratory specialized on ultrasound-based cardiovascular imaging. Experienced members of the ACL-UCI will tailor our full service offerings to meet your specific study requirements.

Besides high-quality quantitative and qualitative imaging analysis, the ACL-UCI provides complete on-site and off-site training including live demonstrations, site instruction manuals, and site certification.

Echocardiograms

• Echocardiographic analysis from transthoracic and transoesophageal scans
• Assessment of left ventricular size (diameter, volumes)
• Assessment of right ventricular size (diameter, areas, volumes)
• Assessment of left ventricular function (MAPSE, PW-Doppler/TVI derived s', ejection fraction, global strain analysis)
• Assessment of right ventricular function (TAPSE, PW Doppler/TVI derived s', fractional area change, RV ejection fraction, RV longitudinal strain)
• Quantitative assessment of regional wall motion
• Assessment or ventricular wall thickness
• Quantitative assessment of mitral and aortic valve stenosis and regurgitation
• Detailed assessment regarding percutaneous aortic and mitral valve Interventions
• Quantitative assessment of triscupid and pulmonic valve stenosis and regurgitation
• Comprehensive Doppler analyses
• 2D regional myocardial function analysis (vendor neutral)
• 3D strain and dyssynchrony analyses by spekce tracking (vendor neutral)
• 3D LV twist (vendor neutral)
• Detailed assessment of mitral valve by 3D echocardiography

Cardiac computed tomography

• Cardiac computed tomography
• Detailed assessment of aortic valve structures regarding TAVI

Vascular sonography

• Vascular sonography
• Assessment of intima media thickness (IMT)
• Detailed assessment of vascular plaques (caotid and femoral arteries)
• Assessment of vasoreactivity

Beyond ultrasound analysis

• Individualized expert consult regarding the specific needs of your study
• Biometric support regarding sample size and parameter selection
• On-site and off-site Training
• Site instruction Manuals
• Site certification for individual study
• Standardized case report forms (CRFs)
• Reporting (report turnover adapted to individual needs of your study)