3D Echocardiography: From Acquisition to Clinical Decisions
Course Overview
This intensive, hands-on course provides a comprehensive introduction to three-dimensional echocardiography, covering both transthoracic and transesophageal modalities. Participants will learn the technical foundations of 3D image acquisition, volume analysis, and valvular assessment, with a strong emphasis on clinical applicability in small‑animal cardiology. Through expert-led lectures and extensive practical lab sessions, attendees will develop the skills needed to confidently obtain, interpret, and apply 3D echocardiography in real-world cases. This course is designed for cardiology specialists seeking to expand their diagnostic capabilities with advanced imaging techniques.
This course was made possible thanks to the generous support of our sponsor, MedVet and our lab partner, Core Imaging.
Agenda
By the end of the course, you will be able to:
- Understand the fundamental principles and technical considerations of three‑dimensional echocardiographic imaging, including dataset acquisition, stitching, and image optimization in dogs and cats.
- Accurately acquire high‑quality 3D transthoracic and transesophageal echocardiographic datasets, applying appropriate techniques for chambers, valves, and outflow tracts.
- Perform quantitative 3D analysis of cardiac structures such as ventricular and atrial volumes, valvular morphology, and functional assessment, using workstation-based software tools.
- Interpret 3D echocardiographic findings in a clinical context to improve diagnostic accuracy, therapeutic planning, and disease monitoring in small‑animal cardiology patients.
- Apply 3D echocardiography to interventional cardiology scenarios, including mitral valve assessment, congenital defect evaluation, and intra‑procedural guidance using 3D-TEE.
CE Credits
This program will be submitted (but not yet approved) for 17 hours of live, seminar/lecture and lab medical continuing education credit in jurisdictions which recognize AAVSB RACE-approval.
Location
Colorado State University C. Wayne McIlwraith Translational Medicine Institute
2350 Gillette Dr, Fort Collins, CO 80523
