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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
18:07 min
Prosthetic valve designs intro
0:39 min
Introducing prosthetic heart valves
3:23 min
Describing mechanical prosthetic valves
3:21 min
Describing bioprosthetic valves
3:51 min
Introducing homografts and autografts
2:47 min
Choosing the right valve
4:06 min
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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
32:15 min
Echocardiographic parameters of prosthesis evaluation intro
0:41 min
Performing a baseline evaluation
5:45 min
Performing a follow-up evaluation
3:31 min
Analyzing leaflet morphology and mobility
4:36 min
Assessing velocities and gradients
4:04 min
Measuring the effective orifice area and Doppler velocity index
6:58 min
Evaluating regurgitation
4:15 min
Identifying indirect signs of valve dysfunction
2:25 min
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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
24:19 min
Potential complications after prosthesis implantation intro
0:47 min
Identifying patient-prosthesis mismatch
3:56 min
Identifying post-implanation complications
4:30 min
Diagnosing structural valve deterioration
3:51 min
Diagnosing infective endocarditis
5:00 min
Interpreting high gradients
6:15 min
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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
11:45 min
Other imaging modalities to assess prosthetic valve dysfunction intro
0:41 min
Introducing cinefluoroscopy
4:09 min
Using cardiac computed tomography
2:28 min
Introducing cardiac magnetic resonance
4:27 min
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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
16:07 min
Recent advances in transcatheter valve replacement and repair intro
0:42 min
Assessing transcatheter aortic valve replacement
5:24 min
Introducing percutaneous tricuspid implantation
3:42 min
Introducing percutaneous mitral valve repair
5:25 min
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Echo Masterclass: Prosthetic Valves outro
0:54 min
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