Harvard Boston 3D Echo Workshop 2026 (Videos)

Advanced 3D Echocardiography Training for Structural Heart Imaging, Cardiac Anesthesia, Interventional Cardiology, and Valvular Heart Disease

Master the latest advances in three-dimensional echocardiography (3D Echo) with the Harvard Boston 3D Echo Workshop 2026, an advanced continuing medical education (CME) program designed for cardiac imaging specialists involved in structural heart interventions and perioperative cardiac care. This highly interactive workshop provides comprehensive, hands-on education covering the acquisition, optimization, interpretation, and clinical application of modern 3D echocardiographic imaging across a wide range of cardiovascular procedures.

Developed by expert faculty affiliated with Harvard Medical School and leading cardiovascular centers, this intensive course combines evidence-based lectures, live demonstrations, interactive case discussions, and practical imaging workshops to help participants master the increasingly important role of 3D transthoracic (TTE) and transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) in contemporary cardiovascular medicine.

Participants will gain advanced expertise in ultrasound physics, multiplanar reconstruction (MPR), image optimization, valvular heart disease assessment, ventricular volumetric analysis, transseptal imaging, structural heart interventions, and procedural guidance, allowing them to confidently integrate three-dimensional echocardiography into daily clinical practice.

Product Details

• Course: Harvard Boston 3D Echo Workshop 2026
• Provider: Harvard Medical School
• Format: Videos
• Language: English
• Educational Level: Advanced
• Learning Format: Expert Lectures, Interactive Case Discussions, Live Demonstrations, Virtual Workshops

Course Overview

Three-dimensional echocardiography has revolutionized cardiovascular imaging by providing realistic visualization of cardiac anatomy, improving procedural planning, and enhancing intraoperative guidance for structural heart interventions. As transcatheter valve therapies, left atrial appendage closure, and minimally invasive cardiac procedures continue to expand, mastery of 3D echocardiography has become an essential skill for modern cardiovascular specialists.

The Harvard Boston 3D Echo Workshop 2026 provides an in-depth review of every major component of three-dimensional cardiac imaging, from ultrasound physics and image acquisition to advanced post-processing, multiplanar reconstruction, and quantitative measurements. Faculty emphasize practical imaging strategies that improve procedural success, diagnostic confidence, and patient outcomes.

Through expert-led presentations and real clinical cases, participants learn how to acquire high-quality 3D datasets, optimize image quality, perform accurate quantitative assessments, and interpret complex structural heart anatomy during catheter-based and surgical interventions.

What You’ll Learn

After completing this course, participants will be able to:

• Understand the physics underlying three-dimensional echocardiography.
• Acquire high-quality 3D transthoracic and transesophageal echocardiographic datasets.
• Utilize multiplanar reconstruction (MPR) for detailed cardiac assessment.
• Optimize imaging protocols for structural heart procedures.
• Perform comprehensive evaluation of mitral, tricuspid, and aortic valve disease.
• Assess left and right ventricular volumes using advanced 3D techniques.
• Interpret complex intracardiac anatomy relevant to transseptal procedures.
• Apply 3D echocardiography to interventional and perioperative cardiac imaging.

Comprehensive Topics Covered

Fundamentals of 3D Echocardiography

Develop a strong foundation in three-dimensional cardiac imaging.

Topics include:

• Ultrasound physics
• Three-dimensional image formation
• Transducer technology
• Volume acquisition
• Image reconstruction
• 3D imaging principles

Faculty explain how advanced imaging techniques improve diagnostic accuracy and procedural guidance.

Ultrasound Physics & Knobology

Master the technical aspects of modern echocardiography systems.

Topics include:

• Ultrasound physics
• Machine optimization
• Gain adjustment
• Imaging parameters
• Knobology
• Vendor-specific terminology
• System optimization

Participants learn practical methods for maximizing image quality across different ultrasound platforms.

Image Acquisition & Optimization

Learn systematic techniques for obtaining diagnostic-quality 3D datasets.

Topics include:

• Dataset acquisition
• Image optimization
• Artifact reduction
• Spatial resolution
• Temporal resolution
• Workflow optimization

Multiplanar Reconstruction (MPR)

Gain expertise in advanced post-processing techniques.

Topics include:

• Multiplanar reconstruction
• Image manipulation
• Cross-sectional analysis
• Quantitative measurements
• Anatomical orientation
• Advanced visualization

Faculty demonstrate how MPR enhances procedural planning and structural heart assessment.

Mitral Valve Imaging

Review comprehensive 3D assessment of mitral valve anatomy and pathology.

Topics include:

• Mitral valve anatomy
• Mitral regurgitation
• Mitral stenosis
• Mitral repair planning
• Transcatheter mitral interventions
• Quantitative assessment

Tricuspid Valve Imaging

Strengthen imaging techniques for the increasingly important tricuspid valve interventions.

Topics include:

• Tricuspid anatomy
• Tricuspid regurgitation
• Structural interventions
• Procedural guidance
• Valve morphology
• Three-dimensional assessment

Aortic Valve Imaging

Develop practical approaches for evaluating native and prosthetic aortic valves.

Topics include:

• Aortic valve anatomy
• Aortic stenosis
• Aortic regurgitation
• TAVR imaging
• Valve sizing
• Procedural planning

Ventricular Function & Cardiac Quantification

Review advanced methods for measuring cardiac chamber size and function.

Topics include:

• Left ventricular volumes
• Right ventricular volumes
• Ejection fraction
• Cardiac geometry
• Chamber quantification
• Functional assessment

Structural Heart Imaging

Master imaging techniques required for modern structural heart interventions.

Topics include:

• Transseptal puncture
• Interatrial septum
• Left atrial appendage
• Structural heart procedures
• Device guidance
• Intraprocedural imaging

Faculty discuss imaging strategies that improve procedural safety and success.

Case-Based Learning & Live Demonstrations

Apply advanced imaging concepts using real-world clinical cases.

Topics include:

• Clinical case review
• Interactive interpretation
• Procedural imaging
• Expert panel discussions
• Practical decision-making
• Imaging pearls and pitfalls

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this educational activity, participants will be able to:

• Explain the physics of ultrasound and its application to three-dimensional echocardiography.
• Acquire and optimize high-quality 3D echocardiographic datasets.
• Perform multiplanar reconstruction for comprehensive cardiac assessment.
• Interpret complex anatomy relevant to transseptal puncture and structural heart procedures.
• Evaluate mitral, tricuspid, and aortic valve disease using advanced 3D imaging.
• Perform quantitative assessment of ventricular size and function.
• Integrate advanced three-dimensional echocardiography into structural heart interventions and perioperative cardiac imaging.

Educational Highlights

• Three-Dimensional Echocardiography (3D Echo)
• Transesophageal Echocardiography (TEE)
• Transthoracic Echocardiography (TTE)
• Cardiac Ultrasound
• Ultrasound Physics
• Multiplanar Reconstruction (MPR)
• Structural Heart Imaging
• Mitral Valve Imaging
• Tricuspid Valve Imaging
• Aortic Valve Imaging
• Left Atrial Appendage Imaging
• Transseptal Puncture
• Ventricular Quantification
• Cardiac Anesthesia
• Interventional Echocardiography
• Structural Heart Disease
• Perioperative Echocardiography
• Cardiovascular Imaging
• Case-Based Learning
• Continuing Medical Education (CME)

Why This Course Stands Out

The Harvard Boston 3D Echo Workshop 2026 delivers one of the most focused and practical educational experiences dedicated exclusively to advanced three-dimensional echocardiography. Combining foundational imaging physics with real-world procedural applications, the course emphasizes the skills required for structural heart interventions, perioperative imaging, and advanced cardiovascular diagnosis. Through expert instruction, interactive case discussions, and live imaging demonstrations, participants gain the confidence to perform and interpret high-quality 3D echocardiographic studies in complex clinical settings.

Target Audience

This educational activity is ideal for:

• Cardiac Anesthesiologists
• Cardiologists
• Echocardiographers
• Interventional Cardiologists
• Structural Heart Specialists
• Cardiac Imaging Specialists
• Cardiovascular Fellows
• Cardiology Residents
• Cardiac Sonographers
• Perioperative Echocardiographers
• Physicians involved in structural heart interventions

Why Choose This Course?

Whether you specialize in cardiac anesthesia, echocardiography, interventional cardiology, or structural heart disease, the Harvard Boston 3D Echo Workshop 2026 provides an exceptional evidence-based review of advanced three-dimensional cardiac imaging. Featuring internationally recognized faculty, interactive workshops, procedural case reviews, and comprehensive instruction in acquisition, optimization, and interpretation, this course equips cardiovascular professionals with the advanced imaging skills required for today’s rapidly evolving structural heart procedures.

4. Topics

• Physics of 3D Imaging

• Transducer Design

• 3D Terminology

• Reconstructive 3D Imaging

• Interplay of Frame rate, Line density, Sector size

• Resolution in 3D Imaging (Temporal/Spatial)

• Color Flow Doppler with 3D Imaging (Tips & Tricks)

• Introduction to Multiplanar Reformatting

• MPR Case Presentation

• 3D Image Acquisition and Optimization

• Live MPRs

• Automated Valve Analysis

• Overview of 3D Systems: Philips, GE, and Siemens

• 3D Assessment of Tricuspid Valve

• 3D Quantification of TR, TS

• 3D Assessment Post Tricuspid Valve Repair/Replacement

• Challenging Case Presentations and Panel Discussions

• 3D Quantification of RV

• Practical Functional Assessment

• Challenging RV Case Presentations

• 3D Quantification of AS

• Quantification/Mechanism for Aortic Regurgitation

• 3D Assessment for AV Repair

• 3D MV Assessment

• MR Quantification and Assessment for MV Repair

• Assessment Post MV Repair

• Preop Assessment for MV TEER

• Introduction to Transeptal Puncture

• Workflow of MV TEER

• LIVE Demonstration Workshop: Advance Valve Analysis

• Post MV TEER Assessment

• Preop 3D Assessment for TRICLIP

• Workflow for TV TEER

• 3D Imaging for LAA Occlusion Device

• 3D Imaging for ASD, VSD Closure

• 3D Imaging for Percutaneous Closure of Paravalvular Leak