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Chapter 1

Echocardiography overview

Learn the basics: portable or full-sized machine? 2D, M-mode, or Doppler? Learn what TTE can and cannot do, and what type of equipment and mode to use in different situations.
5 Lessons
15:21 min
Echocardiography overview intro
0:37 min
Understanding the role of TTE
2:06 min
Knowing what your machine can do
2:38 min
Understanding the essential imaging and Doppler modalities
10:00 min
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Chapter 2

Nuts and bolts

Become a skilled echocardiographer: in this chapter you will learn how to use the echo machine, with key tips for common situations and best practices for performing TTE exams.
7 Lessons
33:46 min
Nuts and bolts intro
0:45 min
Preparing to scan
4:03 min
Optimizing your image
6:32 min
Making measurements
15:46 min
Recognizing artifacts
4:05 min
Controlling infection
2:35 min
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Chapter 3

Parasternal long-axis (PLAX) views

The step-by-step demos in this chapter will guide you through how to acquire and interpret TTE images in the parasternal long-axis views—this is hands-on stuff, so roll up your sleeves!
7 Lessons
16:38 min
Parasternal long-axis (PLAX) views intro
0:37 min
Obtaining an optimal image
3:16 min
Recognizing the key structures
3:23 min
Assessing the image
4:18 min
Mastering the PLAX inflow view
2:29 min
Mastering the PLAX outflow view
2:35 min
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Chapter 4

Parasternal short-axis (PSAX) views

In this chapter, you’ll learn how to acquire and interpret the parasternal short-axis views. The practical demos in this chapter will help you succeed in your clinical work.
5 Lessons
11:12 min
Parasternal short-axis (PSAX) views intro
0:18 min
Mastering the PSAX aortic valve view
5:16 min
Mastering the PSAX mitral valve view
3:42 min
Mastering the PSAX papillary muscle view
1:56 min
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Chapter 5

Apical views

Learn how to acquire another set of very important standard TTE views—the four apical views—by watching the demos in this chapter.
6 Lessons
12:19 min
Apical views intro
0:16 min
Mastering the apical four-chamber view
4:30 min
Mastering the apical five-chamber view
2:22 min
Mastering the apical three-chamber view
3:15 min
Mastering the apical two-chamber view
1:56 min
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Chapter 6

Subcostal views

The subcostal views are an essential part of a TTE exam, and are especially important in an emergency situation. The demos in this chapter will help you master these key views.
4 Lessons
9:52 min
Subcostal views intro
0:23 min
Mastering the subcostal four-chamber view
5:18 min
Mastering the subcostal IVC view
4:11 min
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Chapter 7

Suprasternal view

The suprasternal view can be challenging; but, after the lessons in this chapter, you’ll be able to tackle this slightly awkward view yourself, with confidence.
3 Lessons
5:20 min
Suprasternal view intro
0:25 min
Mastering the suprasternal view of the aorta
4:55 min
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Chapter 8

The ventricles and pulmonary pressures

In this chapter you will build on your understanding of the normal TTE views so that you can recognize and report abnormal ventricular function and estimate right heart pressures.
8 Lessons
26:11 min
The ventricles and pulmonary pressures intro
0:39 min
Evaluating left ventricular size and hypertrophy
3:34 min
Assessing left ventricular global systolic function
3:35 min
Assessing left ventricular diastolic function
4:33 min
Identifying left ventricular regional wall abnormalities
5:15 min
Evaluating right ventricular size and function
4:38 min
Measuring pulmonary artery systolic pressure (PASP)
3:57 min
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Chapter 9

The valves

At the end of this chapter you will master the assessment of valve abnormalities—a skill that is such a significant part of an echocardiographer’s repertoire.
8 Lessons
35:51 min
The valves intro
0:25 min
Assessing aortic stenosis
6:52 min
Detecting aortic regurgitation
6:01 min
Recognizing mitral stenosis
4:50 min
Diagnosing mitral regurgitation
6:24 min
Spotting tricuspid and pulmonary valve disease
5:09 min
Checking replacement valves
6:10 min
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Chapter 10

Other uses of TTE

In this chapter you will learn how to use TTE to diagnose many frequently encountered pathologies so that you are well-prepared when you scan independently.
7 Lessons
29:06 min
Other uses of TTE intro
0:45 min
Detecting pericardial effusions
5:29 min
Assessing intracardiac masses
6:41 min
Recognizing imitation masses
2:21 min
Identifying abnormal vessels
7:14 min
Spotting simple shunts
6:36 min
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Chapter 11

Finishing your TTE

This chapter covers the practicalities of finishing a TTE exam: learn the best practices for sharing your findings and ensuring that your images are always available for review.
6 Lessons
13:56 min
Finishing your TTE intro
0:17 min
Archiving the images
4:57 min
Creating an exemplary report
3:49 min
Special circumstances
3:59 min
Finishing your TTE quiz
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Echocardiography Essentials outro
0:54 min
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