n 2020, the British Society of Echocardiography (BSE) published an updated minimum dataset for adult transthoracic echocardiography, revising the original 2015 proposal. The document defines a structured yet time-efficient examination protocol intended to ensure essential diagnostic completeness in routine clinical practice.
The official publication is available via the BSE website:
In the accompanying MP4 presentation, the proposed minimum dataset examination protocol is reconstructed step by step according to the updated guideline. All mandatory imaging views and core measurements are systematically demonstrated.
For an experienced echocardiographer, performing the complete minimum dataset protocol requires approximately 20–25 minutes under routine clinical conditions.
The minimum dataset approach provides a standardized and focused framework while maintaining practical feasibility in high-volume clinical environments.
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