Mayo Clinic Echocardiography Online Board Review 2018–2019 (Videos)

Comprehensive Echocardiography Board Review for NBE Certification, Clinical Practice & Advanced Cardiac Imaging

Overview

Mayo Clinic Echocardiography Online Board Review 2018–2019 is a comprehensive board-preparation and clinical update program designed for cardiologists, echocardiographers, anesthesiologists, cardiac surgeons, and cardiology fellows preparing for certification or recertification examinations. Developed by world-renowned Mayo Clinic faculty, this course delivers a structured, adaptive learning experience that combines fundamental ultrasound physics with advanced echocardiographic applications across the entire spectrum of cardiovascular disease.

The curriculum follows the National Board of Echocardiography (NBE) examination blueprint and provides a detailed review of transthoracic echocardiography (TTE), transesophageal echocardiography (TEE), stress echocardiography, hemodynamic assessment, valvular heart disease, congenital heart disease, cardiomyopathies, pericardial disorders, and emerging imaging technologies.

Special emphasis is placed on image interpretation, clinical decision-making, perioperative echocardiography, and practical applications that allow participants to enhance both board examination performance and day-to-day patient care.

Course Highlights

• Comprehensive NBE Board Review
• Mayo Clinic Expert Faculty
• Adaptive Learning Curriculum
• Transthoracic Echocardiography (TTE)
• Transesophageal Echocardiography (TEE)
• Stress Echocardiography
• Ultrasound Physics & Instrumentation
• Valvular Heart Disease Assessment
• Hemodynamic Interpretation
• Congenital Heart Disease Imaging
• Perioperative Echocardiography Track
• Advanced Echocardiographic Techniques

Learning Objectives

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

• Explain fundamental ultrasound physics and instrumentation principles.
• Correlate cardiac anatomy and pathology with echocardiographic findings.
• Evaluate ventricular size and systolic/diastolic function.
• Analyze hemodynamic measurements derived from echocardiography.
• Interpret transesophageal echocardiographic studies and understand their limitations.
• Assess ischemic heart disease using resting and stress echocardiography.
• Diagnose and quantify native and prosthetic valvular heart disease.
• Differentiate cardiomyopathies and causes of heart failure.
• Recognize pericardial disorders and cardiac masses.
• Evaluate diseases involving the thoracic aorta.
• Identify systemic diseases with cardiovascular manifestations.
• Integrate modern echocardiographic technologies into clinical practice.

Major Topics Covered

Ultrasound Physics & Instrumentation

A strong foundation in ultrasound science is essential for both board preparation and clinical practice.

Topics Include

• Ultrasound wave propagation
• Doppler principles
• Instrumentation optimization
• Image acquisition
• Artifact recognition
• Quality assurance

Participants develop a deeper understanding of the physics underlying echocardiographic imaging.

Transthoracic Echocardiography (TTE)

The course provides extensive coverage of standard echocardiographic examinations.

Topics Include

• Standard imaging views
• Chamber quantification
• Ventricular function assessment
• Doppler evaluation
• Structural heart analysis
• Image interpretation

Faculty emphasize practical interpretation skills applicable to daily clinical practice.

Transesophageal Echocardiography (TEE)

Dedicated sessions review advanced TEE imaging techniques.

Covered Topics

• Probe manipulation
• Standard TEE views
• Perioperative applications
• Structural heart evaluation
• Procedural guidance
• Advantages and limitations of TEE

The program integrates a perioperative echo track to support clinicians preparing for advanced echocardiography certification.

Cardiac Hemodynamics

Echocardiography plays a critical role in noninvasive hemodynamic assessment.

Topics Include

• Pressure gradients
• Valve hemodynamics
• Cardiac output estimation
• Diastolic function assessment
• Pulmonary pressures
• Doppler-derived measurements

Participants learn how echocardiographic data guide cardiovascular diagnosis and management.

Valvular Heart Disease

Valvular imaging remains one of the most heavily tested topics on board examinations.

Covered Topics

• Aortic stenosis
• Aortic regurgitation
• Mitral stenosis
• Mitral regurgitation
• Tricuspid valve disease
• Prosthetic valve assessment

Faculty review severity grading, quantitative measurements, and contemporary management strategies.

Coronary Artery Disease & Stress Echocardiography

The curriculum examines echocardiographic applications in ischemic heart disease.

Topics Include

• Resting wall motion analysis
• Stress echocardiography
• Ischemia detection
• Myocardial viability
• Acute coronary syndromes
• Coronary disease evaluation

Participants strengthen their ability to identify and interpret ischemic abnormalities.

Heart Failure & Cardiomyopathies

A major section focuses on structural and functional myocardial disease.

Topics Include

• Heart failure evaluation
• Dilated cardiomyopathy
• Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
• Restrictive cardiomyopathy
• Ventricular remodeling
• Systolic and diastolic dysfunction

Faculty discuss diagnostic criteria and echocardiographic markers of disease severity.

Pericardial Disease

Comprehensive coverage is provided for pericardial disorders.

Topics Include

• Pericardial effusion
• Cardiac tamponade
• Constrictive pericarditis
• Pericardial masses
• Echocardiographic diagnosis

Participants learn practical approaches to recognizing critical pericardial pathology.

Congenital Heart Disease

The course reviews congenital cardiac abnormalities frequently encountered in echocardiography.

Covered Topics

• Atrial septal defects
• Ventricular septal defects
• Patent ductus arteriosus
• Complex congenital lesions
• Adult congenital heart disease

Faculty demonstrate systematic approaches to congenital heart imaging.

Cardiac Masses & Tumors

Specialized lectures address intracardiac masses and related pathology.

Topics Include

• Cardiac tumors
• Thrombi
• Vegetations
• Differential diagnosis
• Imaging characteristics

Participants gain confidence in distinguishing benign and pathologic findings.

Aortic Disease

Echocardiography remains an important tool in evaluating aortic pathology.

Topics Include

• Aortic aneurysms
• Aortic dissection
• Root pathology
• Ascending aortic disease

Faculty review diagnostic strategies and imaging limitations.

Emerging Echocardiographic Technologies

The course concludes with modern developments in cardiovascular imaging.

Topics Include

• Advanced Doppler applications
• Quantitative imaging
• New echocardiographic techniques
• Emerging technologies
• Future imaging trends

These sessions help clinicians stay current with evolving imaging innovations.

Educational Features

✔ Complete NBE Echocardiography Board Review

✔ Comprehensive TTE and TEE education

✔ Ultrasound physics review

✔ Advanced valvular heart disease assessment

✔ Hemodynamic interpretation training

✔ Stress echocardiography education

✔ Congenital heart disease imaging

✔ Perioperative echocardiography track

✔ Board-focused curriculum

✔ Mayo Clinic expert faculty

Who Should Attend?

This course is ideal for:

• Cardiologists
• Echocardiographers
• Cardiology Fellows
• Cardiac Anesthesiologists
• Cardiothoracic Surgeons
• Internal Medicine Physicians
• Critical Care Physicians
• Advanced Cardiac Imaging Specialists
• Physicians Preparing for NBE Certification
• Physicians Seeking Echocardiography Recertification

Why This Course Stands Out

✔ Designed specifically for echocardiography board preparation

✔ Follows the National Board of Echocardiography blueprint

✔ Comprehensive review of all major echocardiographic topics

✔ Strong emphasis on image interpretation and clinical application

✔ Includes perioperative echocardiography training

✔ Ideal for certification and recertification preparation

✔ Mayo Clinic’s internationally recognized expertise

✔ Balances foundational concepts with advanced imaging applications

✔ Applicable to both examination success and clinical practice

✔ Trusted resource for cardiovascular imaging education