Upon conclusion of this program, participants should be able to:

• Correlate the pathology and etiology of valvular heart disease
• Apply Doppler principles and hemodynamics to the assessment of valvular heart disease and the systematic assessment of prosthetic valves
• Develop an integrated approach to the assessment of valvular stenosis and valvular regurgitation
• Demonstrate current two-dimensional and Doppler methods to assess left ventricular systolic function
• Utilize the proper technique for the assessment and clinical application of diastolic function of the heart
• Identify diastolic filling patterns found in various cardiac disorders
• Recognize pathology and echocardiographic findings of myocardial infarction and mechanical complications
• Discuss clinical applications of stress echocardiography;
• Identify the two-dimensional and Doppler findings for pericardial disease
• Recognize the potential of new technology in the field of echocardiography, including 3D imaging and strain imaging

Attendance at this Mayo course does not indicate nor guarantee competence or proficiency in the performance of any procedures which may be discussed or taught in this course.