Upon successful completion of this program, attendees should be able to:
• Perform comprehensive TEE imaging evaluation necessary for baseline assessment of mitral regurgitation
• Appreciate the importance of comprehensive 2-D and 3-D imaging to identify the etiology and mechanism of mitral regurgitation
• Appreciate the incremental value of 3D TEE in evaluating mitral valve anatomy
• Understand the utility of various modes of 3D echocardiography, such as X-plane, Live, Zoom, Full Volume and Color 3D in assessment of mitral regurgitation
• Understand the advantages and limitations of various 3D modes in assessment of mitral regurgitation
• Understand the various qualitative and quantitative echo parameters used to define severity of mitral regurgitation
• Use baseline echo evaluation to assess candidacy for mitral clip procedure