Advanced Studies Certificate in Cardiac Echocardiography & Doppler

Joint training with the Cardiology Department of Avicenne Hospital Paris, combining intensive theoretical and practical instruction in echocardiography and cardiac Doppler.

Learning objectives

Master the normal echocardiographic examination
Assess systolic and diastolic function
Analyze filling pressures
Master echocardiographic calculations
Evaluate left ventricular hypertrophy and valvular heart disease
Analyze the right heart and pericardial effusions
Interpret major syndromes (coronary artery disease, heart failure)
Apply echocardiography in intensive care

Detailed program

Module 1: Different echocardiographic views (B-mode, M-mode, Doppler, TDI)
Module 1: Assessment of left ventricular contractility
Module 1: Doppler modalities and diastolic function
Module 1: Calculation of cardiac output and pulmonary artery pressures
Module 1: Practice of parasternal long-axis and short-axis views and measurements
Module 1: Practice of color Doppler analysis
Module 1: Practice of apical views
Module 2: LV mass and types of left ventricular hypertrophy
Module 2: Right ventricular function
Module 2: Assessment of valvular heart disease
Module 2: PISA method
Module 2: Pericardial effusion
Module 2: Clinical cases – systolic/diastolic function
Module 2: Practice of subcostal view
Module 3: Myocardial segmentation
Module 3: Acute coronary syndrome
Module 3: Acute/chronic heart failure
Module 3: Echocardiography in intensive care
Module 3: Assessment of fluid responsiveness
Module 3: Review of views and parameters

Target audience

Anesthesiologists and Intensivists
Internists
Emergency physicians
Cardiologists

Information

Duration: 9 days (3 modules of 3 days each) + 1 validating examination
Level: All levels
Format: In-person
Category: Cardiology

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