Tony Forshaw
@echoguru
M cardiac ultrasound, B Ex Sci, AMS (cardiac), FASE Cardiac sonographer | Educator | Director at Echo Guru Pty Ltd
The discussion of #athlete #CV screening is complex. I appreciate the opinion of @KirkHerbstreit and invite him as a guest to our @ACCinTouch mtg in DC in June. We can all learn from one another on this important topic. #sportscards @MeaganWasfy @JeffHsuMD @MichaelPapadak2
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📢 Why does the @ASE360 10-min Workforce Survey matter to you? Because your experience helps shape the future of #EchoFirst & #CVultrasound from workforce challenges to policy advocacy. 📝 Request access and make your voice count: bit.ly/44H85Bf 📅 Survey closes July 29
Dr Jeffrey Scott joins the Acute Care Echo Summit to present on LVADs + Impella. He will walk you through what to look for, what it means, and what to do 🫀 🗓️ July 9, 6:30pm EDT | Free livestream 🔗 echoguru.com/acute-care-ech… #EchoFirst #FOAMUS #CriticalCare #AcuteCareEcho @ASE360
We’re excited to welcome Dr Emma Bowcock to the Acute Care Echo Summit to present on pregnancy in the acute care setting. 🗓️ July 9, 6:30pm EDT | Free livestream 🔗 echoguru.com/acute-care-ech… #acutecareecho #criticalcare #FOAMed #FOAMUS @ASE360
✨ Join us at the Acute Care Echo Summit! ✨ We’re thrilled to welcome my mentor, Dr. Roess Pascoe, to share his experience with the Aorta. 🔗 Register now → link in bio or echoguru.com/acute-care-ech… #echofirst #acutecareecho #echosummit #FOAMUS #criticalcare #echoeducation @ASE360
Excited to welcome @drhazemlashin Ultrasound enhancing agents help in technically challenging patients, making tough images clearer and decisions easier. The ICU is where they really shine! 🗓️ July 9, 6:30pm EDT | Free livestream #acutecareecho #FOAMUS #echofirst @ASE360
Patient asked me “Is this all you do all day!?!?” Yeah, just looking inside hearts and deciding if you need surgery yet....Boring stuff.
We’re honoured to have @iceman_ex (Dr Segun Olusanya) at the Acute Care Echo Summit! Pericardial Disease & Tamponade—what to spot and how to act fast. 🗓️ July 9, 6:30pm EDT | Free livestream 🔗 echoguru.com/acute-care-ech… #acutecareecho #FOAMed #POCUS @iceman_ex @ASE360
Join us after the ESC Congress in Madrid or remotely. Stellar faculty which will present latest updates in #SportsCardio Lots of interactivity with 🥊debates, 🤔quizzes and 🙋Q&A sessions. Clinically oriented for those who care for athletes or recreational exercisers.
🚨 Early Bird extended to 15 July! 🏃♂️ Don’t miss the 11th #EAPC #Sports_Cardiology Course 🫀 in Madrid 🇪🇸 📅 2 Sept 2025 ✅ Latest in athlete heart care 💸 Exclusive discounts for EAPC Silver Members 👉 Register now: tinyurl.com/eapc-madrid25
Published @JournalASEcho: TEER preserves MV annular dynamics better than annuloplasty in FMR pts—potentially improving LV function. TEER maintains intercommissural motion & area dynamics; surgery restricts motion in all directions Link → bit.ly/43K7jSd
A lot of chatter re: 'mandated screening echos' for athletes. A topic considered by experts. Please do not endorse this, will not save athlete lives. US guidelines here to reference. @KirkHerbstreit @ProFootballDoc @AlbertBreer @ACCinTouch @American_Heart ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/CI…
NEW PUB: Our new viewpoint in @JAMACardio on how #AI and POCUS could be used to expand imaging access for rural care and assist w/ triage using imaging networks of care. Collab w/ Amanda Chang & Kan Liu @washumedicine. @ASE360 @BidmcCvi
Could AI be the answer to improving cardiac imaging access in rural America? Read @DocStrom, Dr. Amanda Chang & Dr. Kan Liu's viewpoint article about AI-assisted point-of-care ultrasound networks in @JAMACardio: bit.ly/44jWjx8
100%!!!! Increased wall thickness ≠ LVH
“We should be reporting increased wall thickness and not Hypertrophy until there is proof of increased LV mass” by @VLSorrellImages #Echofirst #EchoFlorida @ASE360 #amyloid
Really feeling the FOMO! Some great posts today highlighting some key talks at #EchoFlorida!!
Critical points by @Sugeng_Lissa - LV and LA long axes are not the same. Need a dedicated LA acquisition. #echoflorida @ASE360 @VLSorrellImages @EchoUmland @on_imaging @renujain19 @tabrahammd
#4DEchoAlice – Back for Round 2! Join us for expert-led, hands-on training in 4Decho, focusing on VHD & structural interventions. ✅ EchoPAC-equipped laptops ✅ Advanced imaging & analysis ✅ Limited spots – register now! 🏜️ Learn, connect &explore Alice Springs! #echofirst
New publication in @NatureComms (rdcu.be/ee1lL), the result of a 2-year collab with @ultromics to compare an #AI model to identify #HFpEF using a single 4CH #EchoFirst clip vs. clinical scores. #Tweetorial (?Xtorial) to follow. @SmithBIDMC @ASE360 @BidmcCvi
Way to go @BradleyPetek!
Dr. @BradleyPetek testified before the OR House Education Committee to support requiring AEDs and cardiac emergency response plans in schools across the state! @ACCOregon #ACCAdvocacy
Proud to be a part of the ASE! Counting down till Nashville
ASE is the largest global organization open to all those interested in #CVUltrasound. ASE members offer their exceptional skill and expertise to positively impact the field and patients. Celebrate our #ASE50th with us! bit.ly/4eNdzfM #HeartofASE #ASEMemberDay