Transthoracic Echocardiography (TTE) Courses
Upon completion of this course, learners will be able to:
- Obtain the five basic TTE views to assess gross valvular and ventricular pathology:
- Parasternal long axis view
- Parasternal short axis view
- Apical four chamber
- Subcostal long axis view
- Inferior vena cava longitudinal view
- Qualitatively and quantitatively evaluate LV/RV function and dysfunction.
- Evaluate intravascular volume status.
- Evaluate pericardial effusion for tamponade physiology.
Transthoracic Echocardiography
This module introduces the foundational skills and knowledge required to perform and interpret basic transthoracic echocardiography (TTE). It is supported by one extensive instructional video:
1. Basic Transthoracic Echocardiography (TTE)
Learning Objectives:
By the end of this module, learners will be able to:
- Understand the principles of probe selection and the appropriate use of different types of ultrasound probes.
- Describe standard transthoracic echocardiography (TTE) views:
- Parasternal long axis view
- Parasternal short axis view
- Apical four chamber
- Subcostal long axis view
- Inferior vena cava longitudinal view
- Correspond probe positions and angles to TTE views.
- Demonstrate knowledge of knobology, including adjusting image settings to optimize image quality.
- Review key techniques, clinical indications, and advantages of performing transthoracic echocardiography.
- Relate echocardiographic imaging planes to cardiac structures and anatomical orientations.
- Apply learned principles to case-based scenarios for practical interpretation and view acquisition.
Ventricular Assessment
Module Overview: This module covers transthoracic echocardiographic (TTE) assessment of ventricular function, wall motion, and evaluation for pathologies. It is supported by two instructional videos:
- Left Ventricular Assessment
- Right Ventricular Assessment
Learning Objectives:
By the end of this section, learners will be able to:
- Compare the anatomy and function of the right and left ventricles.
- Apply echocardiographic techniques to assess left and right ventricular functions.
- Identify standard views used for evaluating ventricular structures.
- Recognize normal and abnormal echocardiographic appearances of ventricular size and motion.
- Differentiate between normal and impaired ventricular function.
- Integrate quantitative tools (e.g., fractional shortening, ejection fraction, TAPSE) into functional assessments.
- Discuss the strengths and limitations of different echocardiographic approaches for ventricular function evaluation.
- Review the anatomy and pathophysiology relevant to pericardial effusion, tamponade, and pulmonary embolism.
- Discuss the importance of assessing right ventricular function in the context of tamponade and pulmonary embolism.
- Identify echocardiographic views and signs used to evaluate pericardial effusion and right heart strain.
- Recognize features of RV infarction and differentiate from PE-related RV dysfunction.
AORTIC VALVE
This module provides a foundational understanding of the aortic valve and its pathologies. It is divided into three main parts:
- Aortic Valve Basics
- Aortic Regurgitation
- Aortic Stenosis
Learning Objectives
By the end of this module, learners will be able to:
- Review the anatomy of the aortic valve, including its structure and function.
- Understand the basic principles of aortic valve stenosis and regurgitation, including etiology, pathophysiology, and clinical implications.
- Review the fundamentals of transthoracic echocardiography (TTE) in the assessment of aortic valve disease.
- Review the basics of transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) and its role in evaluating the aortic valve.
- Explain the Doppler effect and its application in spectral Doppler echocardiography for assessing aortic valve pathology.
Pericardial Effusion
Module Overview
This module focuses on the evaluation and clinical implications of pericardial disease, particularly:
- Evaluation of Pericardial Effusion
- Pericardial Effusion and Cardiac Tamponade
Learning Objectives
By the end of this module, learners will be able to:
- Understand the anatomy and physiology of the pericardium and its role in cardiac function.
- Recognize the clinical presentation and diagnostic features of pericardial effusion and cardiac tamponade.
- Identify key features of pericardial constriction and differentiate it from restrictive cardiomyopathy.
- Assess right atrial pressure using echocardiographic parameters relevant to pericardial disease.
- Apply echocardiographic techniques in the evaluation of pericardial disease, including effusion characterization and hemodynamic assessment.
CARDIAC CASES
Cases 1 to 10
Cases (21-30)
Cases (31-40)
Cases (41-50)
Cases (51-60)
Cases (61-70)
Cases (71-80)
Cases (81-90)
Cases (91-100)
