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Chapter 1

Echocardiography overview

Learn the basics: portable or full-sized machine? 2D, M-mode, or Doppler? Learn what TTE can and cannot do, and what type of equipment and mode to use in different situations.
4 lessons
16m
Echocardiography overview intro
1m
Understanding the role of TTE
3m
Knowing what your machine can do
3m
Understanding the essential imaging and Doppler modalities
10m
Echocardiography overview quiz
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Chapter 2

Nuts and bolts

Become a skilled echocardiographer: in this chapter you will learn how to use the echo machine, with key tips for common situations and best practices for performing TTE exams.
6 lessons
34m
Nuts and bolts intro
1m
Preparing to scan
5m
Optimizing your image
7m
Making measurements
16m
Recognizing artifacts
5m
Controlling infection
3m
Nuts and bolts quiz
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Chapter 3

Parasternal long-axis (PLAX) views

The step-by-step demos in this chapter will guide you through how to acquire and interpret TTE images in the parasternal long-axis views—this is hands-on stuff, so roll up your sleeves!
6 lessons
17m
Parasternal long-axis (PLAX) views intro
1m
Obtaining an optimal image
4m
Recognizing the key structures
4m
Assessing the image
5m
Mastering the PLAX inflow view
3m
Mastering the PLAX outflow view
3m
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Chapter 4

Parasternal short-axis (PSAX) views

In this chapter, you’ll learn how to acquire and interpret the parasternal short-axis views. The practical demos in this chapter will help you succeed in your clinical work.
4 lessons
12m
Parasternal short-axis (PSAX) views intro
1m
Mastering the PSAX aortic valve view
6m
Mastering the PSAX mitral valve view
4m
Mastering the PSAX papillary muscle view
2m
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Chapter 5

Apical views

Learn how to acquire another set of very important standard TTE views—the four apical views—by watching the demos in this chapter.
5 lessons
13m
Apical views intro
1m
Mastering the apical four-chamber view
5m
Mastering the apical five-chamber view
3m
Mastering the apical three-chamber view
4m
Mastering the apical two-chamber view
2m
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Chapter 6

Subcostal views

The subcostal views are an essential part of a TTE exam, and are especially important in an emergency situation. The demos in this chapter will help you master these key views.
3 lessons
10m
Subcostal views intro
1m
Mastering the subcostal four-chamber view
6m
Mastering the subcostal IVC view
5m
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Chapter 7

Suprasternal view

The suprasternal view can be challenging; but, after the lessons in this chapter, you’ll be able to tackle this slightly awkward view yourself, with confidence.
2 lessons
6m
Suprasternal view intro
1m
Mastering the suprasternal view of the aorta
5m
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Chapter 8

The ventricles and pulmonary pressures

In this chapter you will build on your understanding of the normal TTE views so that you can recognize and report abnormal ventricular function and estimate right heart pressures.
7 lessons
27m
The ventricles and pulmonary pressures intro
1m
Evaluating left ventricular size and hypertrophy
4m
Assessing left ventricular global systolic function
4m
Assessing left ventricular diastolic function
5m
Identifying left ventricular regional wall abnormalities
6m
Evaluating right ventricular size and function
5m
Measuring pulmonary artery systolic pressure (PASP)
4m
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Chapter 9

The valves

At the end of this chapter you will master the assessment of valve abnormalities—a skill that is such a significant part of an echocardiographer’s repertoire.
7 lessons
36m
The valves intro
1m
Assessing aortic stenosis
7m
Detecting aortic regurgitation
7m
Recognizing mitral stenosis
5m
Diagnosing mitral regurgitation
7m
Spotting tricuspid and pulmonary valve disease
6m
Checking replacement valves
7m
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Chapter 10

Other uses of TTE

In this chapter you will learn how to use TTE to diagnose many frequently encountered pathologies so that you are well-prepared when you scan independently.
6 lessons
30m
Other uses of TTE intro
1m
Detecting pericardial effusions
6m
Assessing intracardiac masses
7m
Recognizing imitation masses
3m
Identifying abnormal vessels
8m
Spotting simple shunts
7m
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Chapter 11

Finishing your TTE

This chapter covers the practicalities of finishing a TTE exam: learn the best practices for sharing your findings and ensuring that your images are always available for review.
5 lessons
14m
Finishing your TTE intro
1m
Archiving the images
5m
Creating an exemplary report
4m
Special circumstances
4m
Finishing your TTE quiz
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Echocardiography Essentials outro
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Helen Rimington, PhD
Helen is Consultant Cardiac Physiologist at Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Trust, London, UK, and co-author of Echocardiography: A Practical Guide for Reporting.
Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
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