PROTOCOLS

This protocol outlines the views to be recorded and measurements to be made when performing an echocardiogram in a patient with suspected or known hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, and when screening a relative to exclude disease.

This protocol outlines the views to be obtained and the measurements to be recorded when performing a comprehensive TTE in a patient with suspected or known pulmonary hypertension.

This document provides a framework which can be followed step-by-step by sonographers who wish to perform a comprehensive transoesophageal echocardiogram (TOE) in an adult in any clinical setting.

This document provides recommendations for TOE probe decontamination based on the available evidence, expert opinion and modification of current British Society of Gastroenterology guidelines.