26th Annual ASCeXAM Review course 2025

Overview

The 26th Annual ASCeXAM Review Course 2025 is a comprehensive cardiovascular ultrasound educational program developed to support clinicians preparing for the ASCeXAM exam. This course offers in-depth coverage of key topics such as ultrasound physics, valvular heart disease, strain and 3D imaging, contrast echocardiography, ischemic and congenital heart disease, among others. Participants will engage with expert-led case studies and lectures to strengthen their echocardiography knowledge and skills.

On-demand cardiology education — accessible anytime, anywhere.

Content

This course provides extensive educational materials including video lectures, case-based reviews, and detailed PDF handouts to reinforce learning. The content spans foundational principles to advanced clinical applications in cardiovascular ultrasound.

• Video lectures covering topics such as Basic Ultrasound Physics, Artifacts, Chamber Quantification, Congenital Heart Disease, Contrast Echocardiography, Stress Echocardiography, and more.
• Case question videos addressing specific echocardiographic challenges like Aortic Stenosis, Mitral Regurgitation, and Pericardial Disease.
• Detailed PDF handouts corresponding to lecture topics for ongoing reference and review.
• Format: Digital video (.mp4) and PDF handouts.
• Total size: Not specified.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this course, participants should be better able to:

• Explain the essential physical principles of cardiac ultrasound.
• Recognize common ultrasound artifacts and their genesis.
• Estimate systolic function utilizing M-mode, 2D echocardiography, strain imaging, and 3D echocardiography.
• Identify and quantify valvular heart disease severity.
• Describe the application of Doppler in assessing hemodynamics and diastolic function.
• Perform clinically relevant calculations of valve areas and intracardiac pressures.
• Explain proven techniques for interpreting stress echocardiographic examinations.
• Differentiate features of cardiac tamponade, constrictive pericarditis, and restrictive cardiomyopathy.
• List appropriate clinical applications of echocardiography.
• Recognize newer echocardiographic applications such as myocardial contrast.

Speakers

This course features expert faculty specializing in cardiovascular ultrasound who provide case studies and lectures developed to prepare attendees for the ASCeXAM examination and enhance clinical echocardiography expertise.

The course is sponsored by the American Society of Echocardiography (ASE), accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), and recognized by ARDMS, CCI, and Sonography Canada for CME credit hours.

Target Audience

This course is designed for cardiologists, sonographers, echocardiographers, and other healthcare professionals involved in cardiovascular ultrasound who seek to advance their knowledge in echocardiographic principles and clinical practice. It is especially relevant for those preparing for the ASCeXAM certification exam or wishing to update their echocardiography expertise.

Why This Topic Matters

The 26th Annual ASCeXAM Review Course 2025 addresses critical areas of cardiovascular ultrasound essential for both certification and clinical practice in cardiology. Mastery of these topics supports accurate diagnosis and management of complex cardiac conditions through advanced echocardiographic techniques.

MedHub Central offers this course to strengthen professional competence and confidence in cardiovascular imaging, catering to the evolving demands within the specialty and enhancing patient care through improved diagnostic skills.