Harvard Boston Structural Heart 2023

Overview

Harvard Boston Structural Heart 2023 is a comprehensive virtual course focused on structural heart disease (SHD) imaging. This course offers a thorough curriculum progressing from fundamental to advanced concepts in SHD imaging, including 3D imaging techniques essential for clinical application. It features expert-led instruction designed to enhance skills relevant to cardiologists, anesthesiologists, and physicians involved in SHD imaging and cardiac anesthesia fellows aiming to expand their expertise.

On-demand cardiology education — accessible anytime, anywhere.

Agenda

This course delivers a blend of didactic lectures, case-based discussions, and panel sessions covering core topics in SHD imaging. It begins with a masterclass on 3D imaging, followed by workshops addressing safety, staffing models, and detailed imaging for various SHD interventions such as transseptal puncture and valve procedures.

• Fundamentals of ultrasound physics applied to 3D imaging, including image formation and transducer design
• Advanced 3D imaging concepts such as multiplanar reconstruction
• Room set-up and safety considerations including radiation safety during SHD interventions
• Key fluoroscopic views for SHD imaging and correlation with echocardiographic imaging
• Anatomy and imaging of the intra-atrial septum related to transseptal puncture with case discussions
• In-depth imaging for interventions involving the mitral valve, tricuspid valve, and left atrial appendage
• Procedural steps and imaging protocols for mitral, tricuspid, aortic valve, and left atrial appendage interventions
• Current training, future directions, and evolving therapies in SHD imaging and interventions

Learning Objectives

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

• Understand the basic fundamentals of ultrasound physics and their application to 3D imaging, including transducer design and multiplanar reconstruction
• Apply advanced 3D imaging techniques such as multiplanar reconstruction in practice
• Recognize key safety and room set-up considerations, including radiation safety for SHD interventions
• Identify key fluoroscopic imaging views and their correlation to echocardiographic findings
• Describe the complex anatomy of the intra-atrial septum and relevant imaging for transseptal puncture through lectures and case discussions
• Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of imaging techniques required for interventions on the mitral, tricuspid valves, and left atrial appendage
• Outline the procedural steps and imaging requirements for SHD interventions involving multiple valves and the left atrial appendage
• Discuss current and emerging training approaches and future developments in SHD imaging and interventions

Speakers

This course is presented by an expert faculty from a high-volume SHD imaging center with extensive experience in managing complex structural heart disease imaging and interventions. The faculty provide detailed insights based on current clinical practices and advanced imaging techniques.

Target Audience

• Cardiologists specializing in structural heart disease
• Anesthesiologists involved in cardiac anesthesia and SHD imaging
• Physicians frequently engaged in SHD imaging and interventions
• Cardiac anesthesia fellows seeking to develop expertise in 3D imaging

Why This Topic Matters

Harvard Boston Structural Heart 2023 addresses critical knowledge and skills in structural heart disease imaging within cardiology and anesthesiology specialties. Structural heart interventions require precise imaging techniques, and this course strengthens professional expertise in these advanced modalities.

Providing education through MedHub Central, this course supports clinicians in enhancing their confidence and competence in SHD imaging. It reflects the evolving landscape of structural heart disease management and imaging innovations, ensuring relevance for today’s practitioners.