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 LAA is the most common site of thrombus formation in nonvalvular atrial fibrillation. In nonvalvular atrial fibrillation, percutaneous LAA occlusion/exclusion is an alternative method of thromboembolism prevention for patients who are either ineligible for or too high risk to receive...
The arrhythmia pathway will focus on the nuances of arrhythmia management with regard to GLS. In many cases, this module will overlap with other modules given the specifics of arrhythmia management will be predicated on the underlying disease. Virtual training is a facilitator-led, live...
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...
This one hour course will provide an overview of the implications of left ventricular diastolic dysfunction.
This course will review the comprehensive and systematic 2D, color Doppler, 3D, and 3D color Doppler TEE assessment of mitral valve structure and function. Identify the key criteria for successful Mitraclip procedure. Know absolute and relative contraindications for Mitraclip procedure. Review...
This course will review the difference between the different types of aortic stenosis. Review current literature and treatment options for aortic stenosis. Describe TEE imaging techniques and software used to evaluate aortic stenosis during preop work up and during TAVR deployment. Explain the...
Compared to native valves, echocardiographic evaluation of prosthetic heart valves (PHV) is certainly more complex, both for the examination and the interpretation. In clinical practice, a comprehensive approach that integrates several parameters of valve morphology and function assessed with 2D...
There has been a gradual transition in the epidemiology of mitral stenosis (MS) in the Western world, with rheumatic disease in rapid decline and increasing recognition of degenerative mitral annular calcification (MAC)–related MS in the elderly. While valvuloplasty remains a well-known...
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 two-dimensional transesophageal echocardiographic views that are recommended by American Society of Echocardiography & Society of Cardiovascular Anesthesiologists for performing a comprehensive transesophageal echocardiographic exam. Emphasis will be...
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 one hour virtual program will share insights on the clinical application of TrueVue and GlassVue during TEE procedures.
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 image optimization, display and quantification of congenital heart disease using 3D echo.
This one hour virtual program will explore the guidelines and discuss the speakers personal experience obtaining high quality 3D images for congenital heart disease patients.
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,...
With transcatheter therapy becoming an ever-increasing role in the Echo Lab, proper evaluation post-TAVR and Mitra-clip becomes an integral part in the patient's care. Thorough knowledge of both the nuances of TAVR and Mitral clip are now necessary for post-TAVR and post Mitra Clip imaging. This...
Alcohol septal ablation (ASA) has become an alternative to surgical myectomy in obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy since it was first introduced in 1994 by Sigwart. The procedure alleviates symptoms by producing a limited infarction of the upper interventricular septum, resulting in a...
This educational activity will explain the important use of echocardiography in the assessment of diastolic dysfunction. Show the key echo techniques and tools used to evaluate diastolic dysfunction and left atrial pressure. Review current guidelines for the evaluation and quantification of...
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. ...