The ImageGuideEcho Registry: Using Data Science to Understand and Improve Echocardiography

Purpose of Review To provide a contemporary update on the American Society of Echocardiography’s ImageGuideEcho Registry and present a case study of an individual institution’s experience with enrollment. Recent Findings Technical innovation in clinical echocardiography has expanded the impact of echocardiography in cardiovascular care and provides new opportunities to leverage clinical data to inform quality improvement initiatives and research. The ImageGuideEcho Registry is the first echocardiography-specific imaging registry in the United States and provides a data infrastructure for quality improvement and multicenter research. Summary The ImageGuideEcho Registry continues to grow, offering a window into echocardiography care across the United States in a variety of practice settings. This early experience highlights its value, opportunities, and ongoing challenges. Continued innovation, such as the addition of primary images, will further add to the substantial value of the registry.