Fellowship in Echocardiography

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Course Overview: The Fellowship in Echocardiography provides advanced training in the interpretation and application of echocardiographic techniques for diagnosing cardiovascular diseases. This fellowship is aimed at healthcare professionals, particularly cardiologists and radiologists, who want to enhance their expertise in non-invasive cardiac imaging. The program covers both the theoretical aspects of echocardiography and practical skills for using advanced echocardiographic modalities, including 2D, 3D, Doppler, and transesophageal echocardiography (TEE). Through a combination of case studies, video tutorials, and optional hands-on training, participants will develop proficiency in cardiac imaging, enabling them to make accurate diagnostic assessments and improve patient outcomes.

The Fellowship in Echocardiography provides an in-depth understanding of echocardiographic techniques and their application in the diagnosis and management of cardiovascular diseases, equipping participants with advanced skills for clinical practice.

Duration of the Course : One Year

Master Cardiac Imaging: Develop a comprehensive understanding of echocardiography principles and techniques, including 2D, 3D, Doppler, and TEE.
Interpret Echocardiographic Findings: Gain proficiency in interpreting echocardiographic data for the diagnosis of cardiovascular conditions.
Diagnose Cardiac Pathologies: Learn how to identify valvular diseases, cardiomyopathies, ischemic heart diseases, and congenital abnormalities using echocardiography.
Understand Hemodynamics: Assess cardiac function and hemodynamics using advanced Doppler techniques.
Apply Echocardiography in Critical Care: Utilize echocardiography in the management of critically ill patients, including in emergency and ICU settings.
Perform Interventional Echocardiography: Understand the role of echocardiography in guiding interventional procedures like TAVR and mitral clip placement.

Course Content

Module 1 – Fundamentals of Echocardiography : Weeks 1-4

Week 1: Principles of ultrasound and cardiac imaging

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Week 2: Equipment and machine settings

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Week 3: Basic cardiac anatomy and physiology for echocardiography

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Week 4: Types of echocardiography (M-mode, 2D, Doppler, 3D)

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Module 2 – Doppler Echocardiography : Weeks 5-8

Module 3 – 2D and 3D Echocardiography : Weeks 9-12

Module 4 – Valvular Heart Disease : Weeks 13-16

Module 5 – Cardiomyopathies and Heart Failure : Weeks 17-20

Module 6 – Ischemic Heart Disease : Weeks 21-24

Module 7 – Transesophageal Echocardiography (TEE) : Weeks 25-28

Module 8 – Congenital Heart Disease : Weeks 29-32

Module 9 – Pericardial Diseases and Cardiac Masses : Weeks 33-36

Module 10 – Interventional Echocardiography : Weeks 37-40

Exam Preparation and Case Studies : Weeks 41-44

Final Assessment : Weeks 45-48

Optional Clinical Training : Weeks 49-52

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Course Content

Module 1 – Fundamentals of Echocardiography : Weeks 1-4

Week 1: Principles of ultrasound and cardiac imaging

Week 2: Equipment and machine settings

Week 3: Basic cardiac anatomy and physiology for echocardiography

Week 4: Types of echocardiography (M-mode, 2D, Doppler, 3D)

Module 2 – Doppler Echocardiography : Weeks 5-8

Week 5: Basics of Doppler imaging and color flow Doppler

Week 6: Pulsed-wave and continuous-wave Doppler techniques

Week 7: Assessing hemodynamics with Doppler echocardiography

Week 8: Quantifying regurgitant and stenotic valve lesions

Module 3 – 2D and 3D Echocardiography : Weeks 9-12

Week 9: 2D echocardiography imaging techniques

Week 10: Advanced 3D echocardiography – acquisition and interpretation

Week 11: Chamber quantification and measurement of cardiac volumes

Week 12: 3D imaging of the mitral valve and aortic valve

Module 4 – Valvular Heart Disease : Weeks 13-16

Week 13: Echocardiographic assessment of mitral stenosis and regurgitation

Week 14: Evaluation of aortic stenosis and regurgitation

Week 15: Tricuspid and pulmonic valve diseases – imaging and diagnosis

Week 16: Prosthetic valve assessment

Module 5 – Cardiomyopathies and Heart Failure : Weeks 17-20

Week 17: Diagnosis of dilated and hypertrophic cardiomyopathy

Week 18: Echocardiographic evaluation of systolic and diastolic dysfunction

Week 19: Role of strain imaging in assessing cardiac function

Week 20: Imaging strategies for heart failure management

Module 6 – Ischemic Heart Disease : Weeks 21-24

Week 21: Diagnosis of myocardial ischemia and infarction using echocardiography

Week 22: Wall motion abnormalities – recognition and classification

Week 23: Stress echocardiography – techniques and interpretation

Week 24: Role of echocardiography in post-MI patient management

Module 7 – Transesophageal Echocardiography (TEE) : Weeks 25-28

Week 25: Introduction to TEE and its indications

Week 26: Performing and interpreting TEE studies

Week 27: Role of TEE in valvular heart disease and endocarditis

Week 28: TEE in guiding interventional procedures

Module 8 – Congenital Heart Disease : Weeks 29-32

Week 29: Principles of pediatric and adult congenital heart disease

Week 30: Echocardiographic diagnosis of common congenital defects (ASD, VSD)

Week 31: Post-surgical evaluation of congenital heart repairs

Week 32: Special considerations in the echocardiographic assessment of congenital heart disease

Module 9 – Pericardial Diseases and Cardiac Masses : Weeks 33-36

Week 33: Echocardiographic diagnosis of pericardial effusion and tamponade

Week 34: Assessing constrictive pericarditis

Week 35: Identifying cardiac tumors and masses using echocardiography

Week 36: Role of echocardiography in guiding pericardiocentesis

Module 10 – Interventional Echocardiography : Weeks 37-40

Week 37: Role of echocardiography in transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR)

Week 38: Mitral clip and other valvular interventions

Week 39: Echo-guided catheter-based procedures (ASD closure, PFO)

Week 40: Imaging during electrophysiology studies and ablation procedures

Exam Preparation and Case Studies : Weeks 41-44

Week 41: Review of key echocardiographic concepts

Week 42: Case-based discussions and echocardiographic interpretation

Week 43: Mock exams and clinical scenario analysis

Week 44: Oral exam preparation and feedback

Final Assessment : Weeks 45-48

Week 45-46: Written and practical exams

Week 47: Submission of a research project or clinical case presentation

Week 48: Final evaluations and certification

Optional Clinical Training : Weeks 49-52

Clinical rotations in echocardiography labs and cardiology departments (optional)

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