Fundamentals of Transesophageal Echocardiography (TEE)
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Fundamentals of Transesophageal Echocardiography (TEE)



Dennis Atherton, BSBA, RDCS, RCVT, FASE

Upon completion of the event the participant should be able to:
1. Identify the indications and contraindications for TEE
2. State the training process and quality assurance programs needed for proper performance of TEE
3. Describe what constitutes a complete TEE exam and what an abbreviated exam consists of.
4. Identify the cardiac anatomy and where the probe must be for optimal imaging
5. Identify abnormal pathology and what views and techniques are most helpful for obtaining the information needed
6. List the limitations of what TEE can provide
7. Recognize risks and complications from the performance of TEE

Course topics:
1. Staffing and supplies
2. Equipment needs and operation
3. Imaging fundamentals
4. Cardiac anatomy
5. Cardiac pathology
6. Imaging protocols
7. TEE for cardiac monitoring
8. TEE in the emergency room
9. TEE in diagnosis and evaluation of valve disease and cardiac source of emboli
10. Case studies
Length: 1:01:34
Released: March 6, 2009
Termination Date: March 6, 2012


Disclosure of Significant Relationships
Dennis Atherton, BSBA, RDCS, RCVT, FASE
Director: Non-Invasive Services in Cardiology Maine Medical Center Portland, ME Consultant; accepting honorariums from Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute, Inc.
Bristol Myers Squibb, SDMS, ARDMS - Speakers Bureau Philips Ultrasound - Research, Consulting and Speakers Bureau Cardiac Ultrasound Today - Writing, Editorial Board
Consultant accepting honorarium from Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute, Inc.

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The Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.