Description
Overview
The Morcerf Course of Myocardial Deformation – Strain and Strain Rate 2020 provides comprehensive education on myocardial deformation analysis using strain and strain rate techniques. This course covers foundational physiological concepts, advanced imaging modalities including Colored Tissue Doppler and Speckle Tracking, and their application in evaluating left and right ventricular function across various cardiac pathologies.
On-demand cardiology education — accessible anytime, anywhere.
Content
This course offers detailed clinical and technical insights into myocardial deformation assessment, with emphasis on practical use of Tissue Doppler and Speckle Tracking in diverse cardiac conditions.
- Important General Concepts: Deformation (Strain) and Deformation Rate (Strain Rate); anatomical knowledge essential for myocardial deformation study; physiology of band contraction sequence; anatomical relationships relevant to velocity vectors.
- Colored Tissue Doppler: Time parameters; performance techniques; use of mobile ROI.
- Left Ventricular (LV) Function with Spectral and Color Tissue Doppler: Initial concepts; details for strain and strain rate studies; tissue Doppler curved M mode; problem analysis.
- Ventricular Function with Speckle Tracking: Types of speckle tracking; initial considerations; strain and strain rate image and curve analysis; comprehensive study using apical 4-chamber, long axis, 2-chamber, and short axis views.
- Right Ventricular (RV) Function: Assessment with spectral Doppler, colored Tissue Doppler, and Speckle Tracking; normal function and pathological conditions.
- LV Function in Valvular Lesions: Mitral regurgitation; aortic stenosis; aortic regurgitation.
- LV Function in Hypertrophy and Infiltrative Diseases: Hypertensive cardiopathy; asymmetric hypertrophic cardiomyopathy; amyloidosis; Friedreich ataxia.
- LV Function in Dilated Cardiomyopathies: Dilated cardiomyopathies; viral myocarditis; dilated cardiomyopathy with BCRE; LV non-compaction; endomyocardiofibrosis; Chagasic cardiopathy; sarcoidosis.
- LV Function in Ischemic Heart Disease: Ischemic cardiopathy considerations; LV aneurysm with thrombi; various infarction locations; fibrosis in ventricular walls; stent management.
- LV Function in Athletes: Myocardial deformation adaptations in athletes.
Target Audience
This course is designed for cardiologists, echocardiographers, sonographers, and cardiovascular imaging specialists seeking to strengthen their expertise in myocardial deformation analysis and advanced echocardiographic techniques.
Why This Topic Matters
The Morcerf Course of Myocardial Deformation – Strain and Strain Rate 2020 addresses critical aspects of strain imaging that are increasingly central to modern cardiology practice. Understanding myocardial deformation enhances clinical evaluation of ventricular function across a broad spectrum of cardiac diseases.
MedHub Central provides access to this focused cardiology education, supporting clinicians in maintaining proficiency with evolving imaging modalities relevant to patient care and diagnostic precision.
Speakers
This course is presented by expert faculty in cardiology and echocardiography with specialized knowledge in myocardial deformation imaging and cardiac physiology. Speaker details are provided within the course platform.
