This comprehensive 1-day course, taught by David A. Roberson, MD, FASE, FACC, provides an in-depth exploration of advanced 3D TEE imaging techniques for assessing congenital heart disease (CHD). Participants will learn optimized acquisition methods, advanced cropping strategies, and quantitative analysis tools essential for the precise evaluation of CHD. The course will cover 3D TEE acquisition techniques tailored for CHD imaging, advanced cropping and quantification methodologies, and a detailed review of atrial and ventricular septal defects, atrioventricular septal defects, single ventricle physiology, and left obstructive lesions. Additionally, participants will review protocols and standardized guidelines for performing comprehensive transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) examinations.
The course offers a workshop to practice manipulating 3D TEE datasets, including multiplanar reconstruction (MPR) translation and measurement, advanced cropping techniques for improved visualization, and the utilization of quantification tools for the assessment of CHD. Participants will engage in interactive, case-based learning, applying these techniques to preoperative and postoperative datasets of patients with CHD. Expert-led demonstrations will guide students in utilizing advanced 3D TEE tools to enhance diagnostic accuracy and inform clinical decision-making.
Prerequisite skills: This program requires a thorough understanding of 2D TEE system instrumentation and basic knowledge of 3D TEE acquisition and cropping. Participants should also have a comprehensive understanding of congenital heart disease. This course is designed for physicians and sonographers interested in utilizing Live 3D in clinical practice and expanding their knowledge of congenital heart disease.
