EACVI Multi Congenital Heart Disease

Multimodality Imaging in Congenital Heart Disease

Overview

The EACVI Multi Congenital Heart Disease program is a specialized educational course developed by the European Association of Cardiovascular Imaging (EACVI) to provide comprehensive training in the multimodality imaging assessment of congenital heart disease (CHD).

This advanced curriculum consists of 9 expert tutorials (Videos + PDFs) designed to help clinicians deepen their understanding of congenital cardiac anatomy, diagnosis, pre-operative planning, post-operative surveillance, and long-term management using contemporary imaging techniques.

The course is particularly valuable for clinicians preparing for CHD Echocardiography and Cardiac Magnetic Resonance (CMR) certification examinations.

Course Features

• 9 Expert Video Tutorials
• Accompanying PDF Educational Material
• Multimodality Imaging Approach
• Congenital Heart Disease Focus
• Echocardiography Training
• Cardiac MRI (CMR) Education
• Certification Preparation Resource
• Pre-operative and Post-operative Assessment
• Adult & Pediatric CHD Applications
• Long-Term Follow-Up Strategies

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this program, participants will be able to:

• Recognize common and complex congenital heart defects.
• Apply multimodality imaging techniques in congenital heart disease.
• Utilize echocardiography for diagnosis and longitudinal follow-up.
• Integrate cardiac MRI findings into clinical decision-making.
• Perform pre-operative assessment of congenital cardiac lesions.
• Evaluate post-surgical outcomes and complications.
• Improve diagnostic accuracy through multimodality imaging.
• Prepare for CHD echocardiography and CMR certification examinations.

Core Topics Covered

Multimodality Imaging in Congenital Heart Disease

The central theme of the course is the integration of multiple imaging modalities to optimize congenital heart disease diagnosis and management.

Imaging Modalities Include

• Transthoracic Echocardiography (TTE)
• Transesophageal Echocardiography (TEE)
• Three-Dimensional Echocardiography
• Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Imaging (CMR)
• Cardiac Computed Tomography (CT)
• Advanced Structural Imaging

Participants learn when and how each imaging modality should be applied in various congenital conditions.

Congenital Heart Disease Diagnosis

The course reviews imaging approaches to both simple and complex congenital defects.

Covered Areas

• Atrial Septal Defects (ASD)
• Ventricular Septal Defects (VSD)
• Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA)
• Tetralogy of Fallot
• Transposition of the Great Arteries
• Single Ventricle Physiology
• Complex Congenital Malformations

Faculty emphasize systematic diagnostic approaches and anatomical understanding.

Echocardiography in CHD

Echocardiography remains the cornerstone of congenital heart disease imaging.

Topics Include

• Congenital cardiac anatomy
• Hemodynamic assessment
• Doppler evaluation
• Chamber quantification
• Valve assessment
• Post-surgical surveillance

Practical imaging techniques are demonstrated throughout the tutorials.

Cardiac Magnetic Resonance (CMR)

A dedicated focus is placed on CMR applications in congenital heart disease.

Covered Topics

• Ventricular volume assessment
• Flow quantification
• Shunt evaluation
• Complex anatomy visualization
• Right ventricular assessment
• Long-term postoperative follow-up

Participants learn how CMR complements echocardiography in complex cases.

Pre-Operative Evaluation

The program reviews imaging strategies used before surgical or catheter-based interventions.

Topics Include

• Anatomical assessment
• Surgical planning
• Hemodynamic evaluation
• Risk stratification
• Interventional suitability
• Multidisciplinary decision-making

Faculty demonstrate how imaging guides procedural planning.

Post-Operative Follow-Up

Long-term surveillance after congenital heart surgery is another major focus.

Covered Areas

• Residual defects
• Ventricular function monitoring
• Valve dysfunction
• Conduit assessment
• Postoperative complications
• Re-intervention planning

The course emphasizes lifelong imaging follow-up strategies.

Adult Congenital Heart Disease (ACHD)

As survival improves, increasing attention is given to adult congenital heart disease.

Topics Include

• Long-term outcomes
• Arrhythmia surveillance
• Ventricular dysfunction
• Pregnancy considerations
• Repaired congenital lesions
• Imaging follow-up protocols

Faculty discuss modern approaches to lifelong congenital heart disease care.

Certification Preparation

The tutorials are specifically structured to support certification candidates.

Focus Areas

• CHD Echocardiography Certification
• Congenital Heart Disease Imaging Competencies
• Cardiac MRI Certification Preparation
• Case-Based Learning
• Image Interpretation Skills
• Examination-Oriented Review

Target Audience

This course is ideal for:

• Cardiologists
• Pediatric Cardiologists
• Adult Congenital Heart Disease Specialists
• Echocardiographers
• Cardiac Imaging Specialists
• Cardiology Fellows
• Pediatric Cardiology Fellows
• Congenital Heart Disease Sonographers
• Cardiovascular Radiologists
• Cardiothoracic Surgeons

Why This Course Stands Out

✔ Dedicated focus on congenital heart disease imaging

✔ Comprehensive multimodality imaging approach

✔ Strong emphasis on echocardiography and CMR

✔ Covers diagnosis, intervention planning, and follow-up

✔ Useful for both pediatric and adult congenital heart disease

✔ Developed by EACVI imaging experts

✔ Supports CHD imaging certification preparation

✔ Practical case-based educational format

✔ Modern congenital heart disease management principles

✔ Valuable resource for lifelong congenital care