The new Echo AUC app 2.0 that incorporates the stress echo algorithms and other echo modalities is now available!

You can download directly from the App Stores or at the follow links:

iOS:  https://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/echo-auc/id667351051?mt=8

Android:  https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.asecho.echoauc

Check it out!

The American Society of Echocardiography Education and Research Foundation (ASE Foundation) will host the Heeling Hearts 5K Glow Walk/Run on Friday, June 20, in downtown Portland. Participants will set the waterfront aglow, starting and finishing at the Portland World Trade Center, an iconic Portland meeting place that overlooks the Willamette River. Read the story here.

ASE member, Jose Banchs, MD, FASE, is featured in the October issue of Echo for creating a “Circle of Giving” with the ASE Foundation. Read the story here.

ASE Foundation is featured in One Heart Magazine, a publication covering the major issues of global cardiovascular health and the philanthropic efforts of medical organizations.  Read the story here.

Please vote for the 2014 Slate of Officers and Directors using this ballot. You may only vote for one person for each position. However, you may write in additional nominees in the blank spaces instead of the person nominated.  All write-in nominees must be active ASE members. The new officers and directors will be inducted at the ASE Annual Business Meeting in Portland, OR, on Sunday morning, June 22, 2014. This session is open to all Scientific Sessions registrants. Your ballot must be received by June 1, 2014. Don’t forget to register for the 25th Annual Scientific Sessions.

IAC will be sending reminder letters to all physicians in accredited facilities that will be required to earn Testamur status by NBE by 12/31/2015.  To learn more, visit NBE’s website at www.echoboards.org, send an email to info@echoboards.org or call the NBE headquarters 919-861-5582. For more about the IAC standards, contact 800-838-2110 or email: echo@intersocietal.org.