Echo Masterclass: Left Ventricular Strain

Ultrasound

Video course

by Marcello Na

The evaluation of myocardial function can be tricky. This course will help you master an easy-to-follow process on how to acquire, optimize, and interpret left ventricular strain images. You’ll cover global longitudinal strain (GLS), with hands-on tips and tricks as well as important pearls and pitfalls as we go through several exciting real-life examples. Get ready to become an echo expert!

48m

6 Quizzes

2 CME

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After completing this course, you will be able to

Describe how strain is calculated and applied for the assessment of heart function
Master 2D grey-scale image optimization prior to performing global longitudinal strain (GLS) imaging
Discriminate the challenges and limitations in performing optimal GLS acquisition
Determine appropriate solutions to overcome and provide accurate GLS measurement
Master the steps in the post-processing to generate accurate GLS results
Analyze GLS data to appropriately communicate results
Decide if revascularization is necessary
Recognize distinct GLS patterns by bull’s-eye plot display correlating to a particular pathology

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Chapter 1

Fundamental concepts in strain imaging

In this chapter, we’ll cover the fundamental concepts of strain imaging as well as an overview of key terms to help you on your journey to becoming a strain imaging master.

4 lessons

12m

Fundamental concepts in strain imaging intro

Introducing key strain imaging terms

Defining tissue Doppler and speckle tracking

Interpreting strain directions

Fundamental concepts in strain imaging quiz

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Chapter 2

Technical optimization and image acquisition

In this chapter, we are going to apply optimization strategies during the acquisition of apical views to accurately measure global longitudinal strain.

4 lessons

Technical optimization and image acquisition intro

Communicating with patients

Optimizing ECG quality and heart rate

Optimizing the controls

Technical optimization and image acquisition quiz

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Chapter 3

Post-processing

In this chapter we are going to cover the important post-processing challenges and solutions to generate accurate strain measurement results.

4 lessons

11m

Post-processing intro

Verifying strain image quality

Selecting the region of interest

Assessing suboptimal tracking and strain results

Post-processing quiz

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Chapter 4

Strain analysis

Here, we’ll discuss and analyze an easy-to-understand bull's-eye plot display with color bar correlation to provide quantitative data of global longitudinal strain values.

2 lessons

Strain analysis intro

Interpreting the bull’s-eye plot

Strain analysis quiz

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Chapter 5

Strain imaging limitations

In this chapter, we’ll discuss clinical, technical, and operator limitations that may challenge proper performance of strain image acquisition and image post-processing steps.

3 lessons

Strain imaging limitations intro

Recognizing patient and clinical limitations

Identifying technical limitations

Strain imaging limitations quiz

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Chapter 6

Cardiac pathology and strain patterns

Finally, we are going to discuss and analyze different types of cardiac pathology and patterns of strain imaging.

5 lessons

11m

Cardiac pathology and strain patterns intro

Analyzing left ventricular dysfunction

Analyzing amyloidosis

Using strain imaging in cardiac oncology

Cardiac pathology and strain patterns quiz

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Echo Masterclass: Left Ventricular Strain outro

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Teachers of this course

Marcello Na

Marcello is a technical director and echocardiography lab team lead at North York General Hospital and is the co-founder of MTIMA, a non-profit organization addressing Malawi’s inequity in cardiac health care.

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Nora Drenaline

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What’s in it for you?

Master the most important skills

Learn any skill in under 5 hours

Save time and money

After completing this course, you will be able to

What's inside

Fundamental concepts in strain imaging

Technical optimization and image acquisition

Post-processing

Strain analysis

Strain imaging limitations

Cardiac pathology and strain patterns

Claim your certificate

CME accredited

Winner of the Comenius EduMedia Medal

Highly commended by the British Medical Association

Winner of the Comenius EduMedia Seal

Internationally accredited

Trusted institutional partner

Top-rated by our learners