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Season 1

  • S01E01 Intro Part 1

    Lecture 1-Into to the Comprehensive exam. This lecture has the following goals: 1. Introduce the utility, indications, limitations and contraindications of TEE. 2. Discuss the need for a comprehensive TEE exam. 3. Discuss how to perform a comprehensive perioperative TEE exam.

  • S01E02 Intro Part 2

    Lecture 1-Into to the Comprehensive exam. This lecture has the following goals: Introduce the utility, indications, limitations and contraindications of TEE Discuss the need for a comprehensive TEE exam Discuss how to perform a comprehensive perioperative TEE exam

  • S01E03 Intro Part 3

    Lecture 1-Into to the Comprehensive exam. This lecture has the following goals: Introduce the utility, indications, limitations and contraindications of TEE Discuss the need for a comprehensive TEE exam Discuss how to perform a comprehensive perioperative TEE exam

  • S01E04 Indications

    Indications and Contraindications

  • S01E05 Knobology and Image Optimization Part 1

    Controls and Background

  • S01E06 Knobology and Image Optimization Part 2

    Knobology and Image Optimization Part 2

  • S01E07 Compression and Dynamic Range

    Compression and Dynamic Range

  • S01E08 Doppler Ultrasound

    This lecture involves an introduction to Doppler ultrasound.

  • S01E09 Doppler Ultrasound (Additional Topics Part 1)

    ERROR-Doppler Additional Topics part 1 at 17:02 Option A is rightfully incorrect also, as the HIGH PASS wall filter eliminates low velocity signals which are due to tissue motion. Tissue motion has low velocity high amplitude signals so in that sense the HIGH PASS wall filter does eliminate high amplitude signals due to tissue motion. High pass wall filters eliminated low frequency and high amplitude signals Low pass wall filters eliminated high frequency and low amplitude signals There is also confusion regarding the “REJECT” function of the ultrasound receiver, as some systems use the terms wall filter and reject interchangeably, YIKES. Sorry for the confusion. Special thanks to Tariq Naseem and Antonio Hernandez and others who alerted us to the error. We will re-record the lecture and remove the error when time permits. Sorry for the mistake.

  • S01E10 Doppler Ultrasound (Additional Topics Part 2)

    Doppler Ultrasound (Additional Topics Part 2)

  • S01E11 Doppler Ultrasound (Additional Topics Part 3)

    Doppler Ultrasound (Additional Topics Part 3)

  • S01E12 Doppler Ultrasound (Additional Topics Part 4)

    Doppler Ultrasound (Additional Topics Part 4)

  • S01E13 Systolic Function (Basic)

    This lecture discusses basic systolic function. Note: Myocardial perfusion is variable in patients (we are all unique) and the perfusion of the various 17 segments presented in this lecture was the same as the perfusion used by the ASE/SCA/AHA/NBE for many years. In 2013 the ASE produced a NEW BASIC EXAM guidelines PDF with slightly different wall segment perfusion. IT IS CRITICAL THAT YOU DOWNLOAD AND READ THIS PDF. Here is the link:http://www.asecho.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Basic-Perioperative-TEE-Exam.pdf On page 449 of this article there is a figure describing perfusion of the myocardial segments. This is the perfusion I would use for the basic exam. Sorry for any confusion this has created. Myocardial perfusion varies from patient to patient and the guidelines are a moving target as well. Please give me a shout if you have questions: [email protected] ERROR: At around the 35:00 mark. The area of the LVOT is calculated using π x (diameter)2 instead of Pi

  • S01E14 Basic Systolic Function (Additional Topics)

    Skip BackSkip By (sec) 10 Skip Ahead Speed 1.0x PLEASE DOWNLOAD AND READ THE 2013 BASIC PERIOPERATIVE TEE EXAM GUIDELINES LINK: http://www.asecho.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Basic-Perioperative-TEE-Exam.pdf

  • S01E15 Systolic Function (Advanced)

    This lecture discusses advanced systolic function. ERROR: Strain = [Final Length - Initial Length] / [Initial Length] or [L2-L1] / L1 Final Number is suppose to be negative. Special thanks to Tariq Naseem who alerted us to the error. We will re-record the lecture and remove the error when time permits. Sorry for the mistake

  • S01E16 Aortic Valve

    This lecture describes the TEE evaluation of the Aortic Valve Mistakes found: at 63:07 min a continuity eqn. calculation should say 2.9 cm squared. We say 2.9 cm cubed. We meant to say squared. We will re-record this when time allows.

  • S01E17 Aortic Valve (Additional Topics)

    Aortic Valve (Additional Topics)

  • S01E18 Mitral Valve Part 1

    This lecture has been broken into several parts for quicker streaming.

  • S01E19 Mitral Valve Part 2

    This lecture has been broken into several parts for quicker streaming.

  • S01E20 Mitral Valve Part 3

    ERROR: at 37:15 min we left out "alpha" /180 in the equation illustrated at the bottom of the slide. ERROR: Mitral Valve Part 3 lecture at 36:10, the EROA calculation should read: EROA = Rvol/TVImr = 13.1 cm3/191cm = 0.07 cm2 Special thanks to Trent Wray and others who alerted us to the error. We will re-record the lecture and remove the error when time permits. Sorry for the mistake. Error: Mitral Valve part 3 lecture 32 min:42 seconds – Table: Measures of MR. Moderate MR is 30-59 mL instead of 30-69 mL. Shoud say 30-59 for moderate as grreater than 60ml is severe! Thanks to Juan G. Ripoll for noticing this error!

  • S01E21 Mitral Valve Part 4

    This lecture has been broken into several parts for quicker streaming.

  • S01E22 Mitral Valve (Additional Topics - Part 1)

    Mitral Valve (Additional Topics - Part 1)

  • S01E23 The Right Heart Part 1

    This lecture discusses TEE evaluation of the right heart. There is a small error at time 29:49, the small diagram at the top left labels the SVC and the IVC incorrectly. Sorry for this small mistake. We will fix this ASAP. Thanks and Good luck.

  • S01E24 The Right Heart Part 2

    Mistakes in this lecture: at About 12:28 we say LV when we meant RV. We Also misspelled architecture in one of the earlier slides in the same presentation.

  • S01E25 The Right Heart Part 3

    The Right Heart Part 3

  • S01E26 The Right Heart Part 4

    The Right Heart Part 4

  • S01E27 RV Systolic Assessment by Fred Cobey Part 1

    RV Systolic Assessment by Fred Cobey Part 1

  • S01E28 RV Systolic Assessment by Fred Cobey Part 2

    RV Systolic Assessment by Fred Cobey Part 2

  • S01E29 Evaluation of TR by Fred Cobey, MD

    Evaluation of TR by Fred Cobey, MD

  • S01E30 Intro to Congenital Disease

    This lecture discusses ASDs VSDs, AV canals, and TOF.

  • S01E31 Congenital Heart Disease Additional Topics Part 1

    Congenital Heart Disease Additional Topics Part 1 at 03:10 ERROR: the peak velocity should be 4 x (1.3)2 = 6.8 mmHg Sorry for the error. Special thanks to Tariq Naseem, Steve Metcalf and others who alerted us to the error. We will re-record the lecture and remove the error when time permits. Sorry for the mistake

  • S01E32 Congenital Heart Disease Additional Topics Part 2

    Congenital Heart Disease Additional Topics Part 2

  • S01E33 Congenital Heart Disease Additional Topics Part 3

    Thanks to Dr Rob Forstot and others for pointing out that at around 10:15 #4 shoud be LA not RA. Sorry for the error thanks Rob!

  • S01E34 Congenital Heart Disease Additional Topics Part 4

    Congenital Heart Disease Additional Topics Part 4

  • S01E35 Congenital Heart Disease Additional Topics Part 5

    Congenital Heart Disease Additional Topics Part 5

  • S01E36 Congenital Heart Disease Additional Topics Part 6

    Congenital Heart Disease Additional Topics Part 6

  • S01E37 Congenital Heart Disease Additional Topics Part 7

    ERROR: Congenital Heart Disease Additional Topics Part 7 at 43:50 Choice B is also true, Ventriculoarterial discordance is present in D-transposition and L-transposition. Special thanks to Tariq Naseem and Antonio Hernandez and others who alerted us to the error. We will re-record the lecture and remove the error when time permits. Sorry for the mistake.

  • S01E38 Hemodynamic Calculations Part 1

    This lecture discusses basic and advanced hemodynamic calculations. ERROR: Hemodynamics Part 1 at 16:28. In the table it should say: Moderate regurgitant volume 30-59 ml and severe >60ml error at time 19:55: ROA = RVOL / TVI = 13.1/191 = 0.69 cm2 Special thanks to Keith Levendorf, Doug Carrie and others who alerted us to the errors. We will re-record the lecture and remove the error when time permits. Sorry for the mistake.

  • S01E39 Hemodynamic Calculations Part 2

    Hemodynamic Calculations Part 2

  • S01E40 Hemodynamic Calculations Part 3 (Practice Questions!)

    Hemodynamic Calculations Part 3 (Practice Questions!)

  • S01E41 Hemodynamic Calculations Part 4 (Practice Questions!)

    Hemodynamic Calculations Part 4 (Practice Questions!)

  • S01E42 Hemodynamic Calculations Part 5 (Practice Questions!)

    Hemodynamic Calculations Part 5 (Practice Questions!)

  • S01E43 The Thoracic Aorta

    This lecture discusses the echocardiographic evaluation of the thoracic aorta.

  • S01E44 Diastolic Function (Basic) Part 1

    This lecture describes the echocardiographic evaluation of diastolic function.

  • S01E45 Diastolic Function (Basic) Part 2

    ERROR: Mistakes found: At about 21:50 we meant "a" when we said "e". ERROR: Te'-E is CORRECT. We incorrectly use TE-e' in this lecture. It is written BOTH ways TE-e' in the ASE guidelines and Te'-E in the original article. VERY confusing but the important thing to remember is: 1. Te' is PROLONGED with diastolic dysfunction. Te' is time from R on EKG to ONSET of e', TE is the time from R on EKG to onset of E wave. Te'-E is the difference: Te' minus TE. it is also called (incorrectly I think) TE-e' in the ASE guidelines 2. The TIME INTERVAL (Te'-E) is ALSO prolonged with diastolic dysfunction. Whatever you call it, it is prolonged. Te'-E is prolonged with diastolic dysfunciton and Te' is prolonged with diastolic dysfunction. Special thanks to Tariq Naseem and Antonio Hernandez and others who alerted us to the error. We will re-record the lecture and remove the error when time permits. Sorry for the mistake.

  • S01E46 Diastolic Function (Advanced)

    ERROR: Te'-E is CORRECT. We incorrectly use TE-e' in this lecture. It is written BOTH ways TE-e' in the ASE guidelines and Te'-E in the original article. VERY confusing but the important thing to remember is: 1. Te' is PROLONGED with diastolic dysfunction. Te' is time from R on EKG to ONSET of e', TE is the time from R on EKG to onset of E wave. Te'-E is the difference: Te' minus TE. it is also called (incorrectly I think) TE-e' in the ASE guidelines 2. The TIME INTERVAL (Te'-E) is ALSO prolonged with diastolic dysfunction. Whatever you call it, it is prolonged. Te'-E is prolonged with diastolic dysfunciton and Te' is prolonged with diastolic dysfunction. Special thanks to Tariq Naseem and Antonio Hernandez and others who alerted us to the error. We will re-record the lecture and remove the error when time permits. Sorry for the mistake.

  • S01E47 Diastolic Function (Additional Topics Part 1)

    Diastolic Function (Additional Topics Part 1)

  • S01E48 Diastolic Function (Additional Topics Part 2)

    Diastolic Function (Additional Topics Part 2)

  • S01E49 Prosthetic Valves

    Scott C. Streckenbach, M.D. (Director of perioperative echocardiography at Mass General Hospital, Harvard Medical School) discusses TEE assessment of prosthetic valves. Included are two pdf files of great value: PDF 19 is a copy of the slides discussed in the lecture, and PDF 20 is an outstanding discussion of prosthetic valves. We are immensely grateful to Dr Streckenbach for his contribution to this website.

  • S01E50 Prosthetic Valves Cases (Part 1)

    Prosthetic Valves Cases (Part 1)