This course will focus on measurement standardization, hemodynamics considerations and clinical implications of the following pathologies (cardiomyopathy & valvular HD).
- Instructor-led Webinar
This course will focus on measurement standardization, hemodynamics considerations and clinical implications of the following pathologies (cardiomyopathy & valvular HD).
The attendee will learn how “speckles” are created in the ultrasound field and how speckle tracking echocardiography (STE) was validated. In addition, how STE is applied in the pediatric population with congenital heart disease (CHD). The technical pearls and caveats when applying STE strain...
One of the biggest advancements of Matrix technology is Bi-Plane (xPlane) imaging, in addition to volume imaging. Understanding xPlane imaging is the starting block of 3D imaging. xPlane technology made echo assessment more efficient, more precise and made procedural guidance safer. This module...
This educational activity will review the importance of identifying commonly encountered artifacts and which may be observed during an echocardiographic examination. This class will also review how echocardiographic artifacts are generated; how to differentiate artifacts from anomalies and true...
This educational activity will review the importance of understanding the use of Doppler echocardiography for the non-invasive calculation of pressures within the heart. This class will review different hemodynamic formulas for calculating pressures and will use cases to demonstrate the clinical...
This educational activity will review the importance of understanding the use of echocardiography to evaluate left and right basic ventricular function. This class will review the different techniques, limitations and clinical implications of using echocardiography to evaluate both global and...
This educational activity will review the importance of understanding the use of echocardiography to diastolic function. This class will review the different techniques for evaluating diastolic function along with the physiological basis for the creation of the Doppler flow velocity profiles...
This course is designed for cardiologists, anesthesiologists, sonographers and other providers involved in management of LAA occlude devices. This course will cover comprehensive imaging evaluation necessary for baseline assessment of LAA to assess candidacy for LAA occluder device. This course...
Success following a Mitraclip is highly dependent on a comprehensive echocardiographic assessment of mitral valve anatomy and evaluation of the mechanism and severity of mitral regurgitation. This lecture will review mitral valve anatomy and how to perform a detailed echocardiographic TEE...
This educational activity will focus on imaging coronary arteries when performing a pediatric echocardiogram. This class will review correct transducer selection and appropriate 2D and color Doppler image optimization.
This educational activity will focus on the importance of identifying abnormal coronary artery circulation while performing a pediatric echocardiogram. Specifically AORCA, AOLCA, Single coronary artery and Coronary artery fistula.
This one hour virtual program will review the acquisition methods to produce high quality diagnostic images for congenital heart disease.
This one hour virtual program will discuss the use of 3D echo when examining a patient with an atrial septal defect.
This one hour virtual program will discuss the use of 3D echo when examining a patient with a ventricular septal defect.
This one hour virtual program will discuss the use of 3D echo when examining a patient with an AV canal.
This one hour virtual program will discuss the clinical applications of 3D echocardiography for patients with congenital heart disease.
This one hour virtual program will describe the use of 3D echocardiography during catheter based interventions for congenital heart disease.
Explain the anatomical relationship between the right ventricle and the tricuspid valve apparatus. Review the anatomy of the tricuspid valve. Explain the algorithm and work up for tricuspid regurgitation. Describe imaging techniques and imaging planes for tricuspid regurgitation both TTE and TEE...
This course will review the carpentier classification. Describe the algorithm and work up for mitral regurgitation. Review TTE/TEE imaging techniques and software used to evaluate mitral regurgitation during: 1. Pre-op work up 2. During MitraClip deployment 3. Post...
This one hour course discusses the utility of MultiVue during TEE procedures
This course will review the echocardiographic approach for assessing RV and LA systolic strain. The course will also discuss the clinical relevance of RV and LA systolic strain.
This course will review the differences between Rheumatic mitral valve stenosis and mitral annular calcification. Explain the algorithms and work up for both entities. Describe the different transcatheter approaches to treating both entities. Review the role of TEE guidance during balloon mitral...
This educational activity will explain the importance of suprasternal notch imaging in pediatric echocardiography. The lecture will focus on utilizing sweeps to assess cardiac and aortic arch anatomy. Special attention will be given to on-axis imaging focusing on all anatomic structures...
This educational activity will focus on lesion specific abnormal findings identified during suprasternal notch imaging. Specifically Right SVC, Vertical vein, TAPVC, PDA, Aortopulmonary collaterals, COA, IAA.
This 2 hour virtual class will review the clinical and technical concepts for a variety of tools useful in Live 3D TEE. •MultiVue •MultiSlice •3D Auto MV •3D Auto LAA •TrueVue •TouchVue •TrueVue Color •TrueVue Glass
This educational activity will explain the importance of subcostal imaging in pediatric echocardiography. The lecture will focus on utilizing sweeps to assess cardiac anatomy. Special attention will be given to on-axis imaging focusing on all anatomic structures identified
This educational activity will focus on lesion specific abnormal findings identified during subcostal imaging. Specifically PFO/ASD shunting, AVC defect imaging (Cohen index), COA, PDA and TOF.
This 90 minute Virtual Instructor Led Training (vILT) course is designed to empower the customer with the knowledge for navigating through the QLAB 3DQ Advanced software with a systematic approach. This lesson will provide an overview of the tasks and controls that are used to complete accurate...
This interactive virtual learning course assists both new and experienced cardiac sonographers in understanding best use applicability in the use of 3-D echocardiography in a busy outpatient setting using pathology based algorithms with a mindset of appropriate use approach. Virtual...
This interactive virtual learning course examines approaches to establish essential information regarding cardiac hemodynamic performance on technically difficult or acute care patients using less conventional assessment by echocardiography. Virtual training is a facilitator-led, live...
This interactive virtual learning course discusses and demonstrates laws of radiation exposure, optimized hybrid suite equipment and configurations, and practical solutions for minimizing ionizing radiation exposure for staff participating in structural heart procedures. Virtual...
This interactive virtual learning course reviews guidelines based evaluation for cardiac source of embolus and appropriate approaches using trans-thoracic (TTE) and trans-esophageal (TEE) echocardiography, including use of opacification contrast. Virtual training is a facilitator-led,...
The cardiomyopathy course will focus on the key cardiomyopathic condition to which strain has evidence based medicine data. This module will also outline the steps to develop and maintain an active strain protocol in your institution. Virtual training is a facilitator-led, live online...
The valvular disease pathway will focus on valvular conditions to which strain has both predictive and prognostic implications. This module will also include discussion regarding the role of strain in novel, minimally invasive valvular corrective procedures (eg. TAVR, Mitra-Clip) Virtual...
This section will cover a host of topics such as pericardial disease, pulmonary arterial hypertension, sepsis, perioperative management, stress testing and many other topics to which strain is emerging to be a beneficial adjunctive tool. Virtual training is a facilitator-led, live online...
This educational activity will explain the important use of echocardiography in the assessment of the right heart. Show the key echo techniques and tools used to evaluate the right heart. Review current guidelines for the evaluation and quantification of the right heart structures. ...
This educational activity will explain the use of stress echocardiography in patient assement. Show the key echo techniques and tools used to perform a stress echocardiogram. Review current guidelines for the use of stress echo. Virtual training is a facilitator-led, live online...
This interactive virtual learning course discusses a patient’s journey from acute to progressive heart failure, including discussion of how implantation of hemodynamic assist devices may be best evaluated by echocardiography and associated direct invasive methods. Virtual training is a...
This interactive virtual learning course introduces concepts of creating viable research ideas in the field of echocardiography for sonographers wishing to further their career in science and national societies Virtual training is a facilitator-led, live online learning event that is...
This interactive virtual learning course is the foundation module covering essential knowledge base and skills for performing sonographer assisted transesophageal echocardiography (TEE). We will examine a thorough review of TEE probe depth, angulation, primary views and anatomy, and technical...
This interactive virtual learning course discussed the growing population of patients with genetically based HOCM and appropriate evaluation with clinical echocardiography. Conventional and emerging methods using global longitudinal strain are part of this learning module. Virtual...
This will be a comprehensive overview on the basics of 3D technology and how the principles apply to 3DTEE. The various 3D modes will be discussed with a specific focus on which mode to be used when. There will also be a discussion on image optimization and multi-beat acquisition for 3DTEE....
This session will cover the “surgeons view” of the mitral valve on 3DTEE. The attendee will appreciate the value of the surgeon’s view and how it is acquired. A variety of cases will illustrate the value of 3DTEE in understanding mechanisms of mitral regurgitation. Virtual training is...
This session will cover identification of patients who are suitable candidates for the mitraclip. There will be a specific focus on the pre-procedural evaluation by 3DTEE. Virtual...
A variety of cases illustrating patients not suitable for the clip procedure will also be discussed.
Most TAVR sites use CT for Aortic Root sizing. CT sizing can be inaccurate, for example in the presence of motion artifact, use of improper phase of the cardiac cycle, and due to the need of contrast it also could pose serious risk in kidney patients. This module gives insight how to size the...
Surgical or interventional mitral valve procedure starts with the mitral valve’s imaging assessment. The goal is clear identification of the mitral valve disease’s mechanism, pathology and location. This module is a protocol driven mitral valve imaging guide to precise identification of...
Approximately 50% of severe AS patients in the United States don’t get to surgical or catheter-based treatment due to improper Aortic Valve echo assessment. Both acquisition and interpretation are responsible, an inherent deficiency of 2D imaging of a 3-dimensional structure. This module goes...
This educational activity will review the importance of understanding the use of echocardiography to evaluate the aortic valve. This class will review fundamental two-dimensional transesophageal echocardiographic views for the qualitative assessment of normal and pathological aortic valve echo-...
This educational activity will review the importance of understanding the use of echocardiography to evaluate the tricuspid and pulmonic valves. This class will review fundamental two-dimensional transesophageal echocardiographic views for the qualitative assessment of normal and pathological...
This educational activity will review the importance of understanding the use of echocardiography to evaluate the prosthetic valves. This class will review fundamental two-dimensional transesophageal echocardiographic views for the qualitative assessment of normal and pathological prosthetic...