Intro to Adult Echocardiography

At the completion of the program the participant should be able to:

1. Increase the participant’s knowledge to better perform and/or interpret Echocardiography examinations.
2. Demonstrate proper transducer manipulation and system optimization to produce diagnostic images (sonographer) and recognize potential imaging errors. (Physician)
3. Demonstrate routine scan protocols to evaluate an adult patient using 2D/M-Mode/Color Flow & Doppler echocardiographic techniques and demonstrate appropriate measurements. Identify normal/abnormal characteristics of 2D cardiac anatomy and explain the role of cardiac Doppler and the necessary qualitative/quantitative measurements.
4. Identify the ultrasound findings associated with valvular heart disease, cardiomyopathies, ischemic heart disease,pericardial disease and cardiac masses.
5. List the latest imaging techniques in quantification of right and left ventricle wall motion. Document findings and apply standarized guidelines during complilation of an Echocardiography worksheet (sonographer) and dictated report (Physician).
6. List the steps necessary for system optimization during contrast echo imaging.
7. Increase competence to incorporate protocols, techniques & interpretation criteria to improve diagnostic/treatment accuracy
   
   Course Topics:
   
   

• Imaging fundamentals
• Heart anatomy/electrocardiography
• 2D/M Mode characterization of cardiac anatomy
• M-Mode and 2D measurements
• Fundamentals of Doppler (Pulsed, CW and CFI)
• Comprehensive 2D and Doppler echocardiogram
• Mitral valve/Aortic valve disease
• Cardiomyopathies
• Doppler eval. of MVD & AVD
• Right heart disease
• Live demo: Comprehensive echocardiography examination
• Interpretation workshop
• Coronary heart disease
• Diastolic function/contrast
• Pericardial disease/Cardiac masses
• Hands-on sessions