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

• Identify current two-dimensional, three-dimensional, and Doppler methods to assess left ventricular systolic function (LV volumes, ejection fraction, cardiac output, index of myocardial performance);
• Explain cardiovascular imaging orientation by TEE, the use of TEE in the evaluation of valvular heart disease, acute aortic syndromes, and the utility of intraoperative TEE;
• Develop an integrated approach to the assessment of valvular stenosis and valvular regurgitation, including quantitative assessment by the PISA method;
• Apply echo imaging and Doppler hemodynamic principles to the systematic assessment of prosthetic heart valves;
• Describe the use of echocardiography in the diagnosis of adult congenital heart disease operative management, and postoperative evaluation;
• Describe the cardiac surgeon’s perspective on the utility of echocardiography during surgical procedures for valvular and congenital heart disease;
• Describe the diastolic filling patterns in diverse cardiac disorders including cardiomyopathies, systemic diseases, and pericardial disease;
• Recognize echocardiographic findings of ischemic heart disease, including clinical applications and interpretation of stress echocardiography, detection of mechanical complications of myocardial infarction;
• Define the role of echocardiography in the evaluation and management of the cardiomyopathies; and,
• 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.