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Chapter 1

Prosthetic valve designs

In this chapter, using echocardiography, we'll examine the different prosthetic valve designs and their structural and functional characteristics.
7 Lessons
18m 7s
Prosthetic valve designs intro
39s
Introducing prosthetic heart valves
3m 23s
Describing mechanical prosthetic valves
3m 21s
Describing bioprosthetic valves
3m 51s
Introducing homografts and autografts
2m 47s
Choosing the right valve
4m 6s
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Chapter 2

Echocardiographic parameters of prosthesis evaluation

Each valve abnormality requires certain quantitative and qualitative echocardiographic assessment and this chapter will explore this in detail.
9 Lessons
32m 15s
Echocardiographic parameters of prosthesis evaluation intro
41s
Performing a baseline evaluation
5m 45s
Performing a follow-up evaluation
3m 31s
Analyzing leaflet morphology and mobility
4m 36s
Assessing velocities and gradients
4m 4s
Measuring the effective orifice area and Doppler velocity index
6m 58s
Evaluating regurgitation
4m 15s
Identifying indirect signs of valve dysfunction
2m 25s
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Chapter 3

Potential complications after prosthesis implantation

From infection to deterioration, this chapter explores complications following prosthesis implantation and the role of echocardiography in assessing these complications.
7 Lessons
24m 19s
Potential complications after prosthesis implantation intro
47s
Identifying patient-prosthesis mismatch
3m 56s
Identifying post-implanation complications
4m 30s
Diagnosing structural valve deterioration
3m 51s
Diagnosing infective endocarditis
5m
Interpreting high gradients
6m 15s
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Chapter 4

Other imaging modalities to assess prosthetic valve dysfunction

There are imaging modalities apart from echo that can aid in the diagnosis of prosthetic heart valve complications. In this chapter, we'll explore these techniques.
5 Lessons
11m 45s
Other imaging modalities to assess prosthetic valve dysfunction intro
41s
Introducing cinefluoroscopy
4m 9s
Using cardiac computed tomography
2m 28s
Introducing cardiac magnetic resonance
4m 27s
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Chapter 5

Recent advances in transcatheter valve replacement and repair

This chapter addresses echocardiography guidance for less invasive approaches to surgical heart valve replacement.
6 Lessons
16m 7s
Recent advances in transcatheter valve replacement and repair intro
42s
Assessing transcatheter aortic valve replacement
5m 24s
Introducing percutaneous tricuspid implantation
3m 42s
Introducing percutaneous mitral valve repair
5m 25s
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Echo Masterclass: Prosthetic Valves outro
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Samir Sulemane, PhD FEACVI
Samir is a Senior Clinical Scientist in the Echocardiography Department at the Royal Brompton and Harefield NHS Trust, UK.
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This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of CME Consultants and Medmastery GmbH. CME Consultants is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

CME Consultants designates this enduring material activity for a maximum of 3.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.