Gulfcoast : Introduction to Adult Echocardiography 2019

Objectives

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

Topics

Ultrasound Imaging Fundamentals: The Basics
Introduction to 2D/M-Mode Adult Echocardiography
Introduction to Cardiac Doppler Ultrasound
Echocardiographic Evaluation of Mitral and Aortic Valve Heart Disease
Doppler Evaluation of Mitral and Aortic Valve Heart Disease
Echo Eval of Right Heart Disease
Evaluation of Pericardial Effusions and Cardiac Masses
Echocardiographic Evaluation of Cardiomyopathies
Echocardiographic Evaluation of Coronary Artery Disease
Echocardiographic Evaluation of Diastolic Function
Contrast Echocardiography