Overview

The e-Echocardiography courses are divided into two sections: Introduction to Echocardiography and Intermediate & Advanced Echocardiography. The Intermediate and Advanced Echocardiography has three levels - Fundamentals, Intraoperative, and Advanced sections. All areas require a subscription for full access. You can click on the links below to see some sample pages.

Introduction to Transesophageal Echocardiography

Introduction to Echocardiography is targeted for the non-cardiac anesthesiologist who desires a general knowledge about the fundamental and intraoperative transesophageal echocardiography. Each chapter is a synopsis or review of the more indepth information covered in the intermediate and advanced syllabus. Cardiac anesthesiologists, cardiologists, or providers desiring an indepth exposure or review of transesophageal echocardiography should select the intermediate and advanced echocardiography subscription.

Fundamentals of Transesophageal Echocardiography

Basic echocardiography includes courses on the physics, sound wave generation, bioeffects, basic examination, basic anatomy,instrumentation, and knobology of ultrasound. These courses provide a sound base for the echocardiography student to review and test their knowledge before advancing to the intermediate courses. Click on the basic button see an example of a basic course. CME credit is available to subscribers.

		Ultrasound & Tissue Interaction
		ASE-SCA Standard Views
		Regurgitant Flow Patterns

Intraoperative Transesophageal Echocardiography

The intraoperative echocardiography courses review normal and common abnormal echocardiographic studies. All of the chambers of the heart and valves, with detailed information on anatomy, function and common dysfunctional or disease states are covered. The aorta and instruments that are placed into the major vessels and the heart are reviewed. These courses are a prerequisite for the advanced courses and complete mastery of the information and thorough knowledge is required before advancing to the advanced courses. CME testing is strongly encouraged.

		Left Ventricular Anatomy
		Right Ventricular Failure
		2D Evaluaton of the Left Atrium
		Right Atrial Embryology
		2D Evaluation of the Aortic Valve
		2D Evaluation of Mitral Regurgitation

Advanced Transesophageal Echocardiography

The advanced echocardiography courses include a series of specialize lectures and material (along with video loops, animations, and images) of unusual diseases or difficult management scenarios. Again, the valves and aorta are covered. Fetal and congenital diseases, cardiomyopathies, heart failure, transplantation and cardiac tumors or masses are reviewed. Artifacts and specialized application of the echocardiogram are covered. Once the student has mastered this material and demonstrated proficiency via the CME exam the student should be able to exhibit proficiency with echocardiography.