Boston 3D Echo Workshop
- Continuing Education
Sharpen your expertise in 3D echocardiographic imaging with this hands-on, expert-led workshop designed for echocardiographers and interventionalists, featuring live-streamed lectures, case discussions, and practical training on imaging acquisition, interpretation, and procedural guidance.
- Live Online
This course is taught online in real time.
Continuing Education Credits
2025 Accreditation information is listed below, 2026 will be announced soon.
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Overview
This comprehensive workshop is designed for trained and in-training echocardiographers and interventionalists focusing on 3-dimensional echocardiography. In this interactive course the participants will experience comprehensive education on the 3-dimensional echocardiography. The workshop focuses on mastering the principals, acquisition, and interpretation of 3D echocardiographic imaging for cardiac procedures. This will include a comprehensive overview of knobology and the differences in nomenclature across various echocardiography systems.
The workshop aims to enhance skills in physics of 3-dimensional imaging, various steps to acquire 3 dimensional datasets, optimization of 3D imaging, and multiplanar reformatting. The workshop will cover mitral, tricuspid and aortic valvular 3D imaging and assessments, left and right ventricular volumetric assessments, and measurement of dimensions of various cardiac structures pertaining to different procedures. The interactive educational sessions will be supplemented by hands on workshop with instructions and demonstrations. The course will include lectures by faculty, case presentations, and expert faculty discussions in a virtual, live streamed setting.
Learning Objectives
- Learn the basic fundamentals of ultrasound physics and how it applies to 3D imaging, image formation, transducer design, and advanced topics such as multiplanar reconstruction.
- Use advanced concepts of 3D imaging such as multiplanar reconstruction.
- Learn the complex anatomy of the intra-atrial septum and key imaging relating to trans-septal puncture with didactic lectures, and also case examples with panel discussion.
- Acquire an in-depth understanding of imaging required for procedures involving the mitral valve, tricuspid valve and left atrial appendage, and LVAD.
Developed and Offered By:
Continuing Education courses are developed by faculty from Harvard Medical School's teaching hospitals and accredited by Harvard Medical School. This course is offered by Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center.
Schedule
All agenda sessions are in Eastern Time.
Friday, August 15, 2025
Opening Remarks
9:00-9:15 am
Physics of 3D Imaging
9:15-9:35 am
Reconstructive 3D Imaging
9:35-9:55 am
Transducer Design
9:55-10:15 am
3D Terminology
10:15-10:35 am
Panel Discussion, Live Q&A
10:35-10:45 am
Break
10:45-11:00 am
Frame Rate, Line Density, Sector Size
11:00-11:20 am
Resolution in 3D Imaging (Temporal/Spatial)
11:20-11:40 am
Color Flow Doppler with 3D Imaging (Tips & Tricks)
11:40 am-12:00 pm
Introduction to Multiplanar Reformatting
12:00-12:20 pm
MPR Case Presentation
12:20-12:40 pm
Panel Discussion & Live Q&A
12:40-1:00 pm
Lunch
1:00-1:45 pm
Workshop - Opening Remarks
1:45-1:50 pm
3D Image Acquisition and Optimization
1:50-2:20 pm
Live MPRs
2:20-2:50 pm
Automated Valve Analysis
2:50-3:20 pm
Overview of 3D Systems: Philips, GE and Siemens
3:20-3:50 pm
Closing Remarks
3:50-4:00 pm
Saturday, August 16, 2025
Opening Remarks
7:00-7:05 am
3D Assessment of Tricuspid Valve
7:05-7:25 am
3D Quantification of TR, TS
7:25-7:45 am
3D Assessment Post Tricuspid Valve Repair/Replacement
7:45-8:05 am
Challenging Case Presentations, Panel Discussion
8:05-8:30 am
Break
8:30-8:40 am
3D Quantification of RV
8:40-9:00 am
Practical Functional Assessment
9:00-9:20 am
Challenging RV Case Presentations
9:20-9:40 am
Panel Discussion and Q&A
9:40-10:10 am
Break
10:10-10:30 am
3D Quantification of AS
10:30-10:50 am
Quantification/Mechanism for Aortic Regurgitation
10:50-11:10 am
3D Assessment for AV Repair
11:10-11:30 am
Challenging Case Presentation and Panel Discussion
11:30 am-12:00 pm
Lunch
12:00-1:00 pm
3D MV Assessment
1:00-1:20 pm
MR Quantification and Assessment for MV Repair
1:20-1:40 pm
Assessment Post MV Repair
1:40-2:00 pm
Challenging Case Presentation, Q&A
2:00-2:30 pm
Break
2:30-2:40 pm
Preop Assessment for MV TEER
2:40-3:00 pm
Challenging Case Presentation, Q&A
3:00-4:10 pm
Break
4:10-4:20 pm
Hands-on Workshop Advance valve analysis
4:20-6:00 pm
Closing Remarks
6:00-6:05 pm
Sunday, August 17, 2025
Opening Remarks
7:00-7:05 am
Introduction to transeptal puncture
7:05-7:25 am
Workflow of MV TEER
7:25-8:00 am
Post MV TEER assessment
8:00-8:20 am
Interesting case presentations and Panel discussion
8:20-8:50 am
Break
8:50-9:00 am
Preop 3D assessment for TRICLIP
9:00-9:20 am
Workflow for TV TEER
9:20-9:40 am
Challenging Case Presentations, Q&A
9:40-10:10 am
3D Imaging for LAA Occlusion Device
10:10-10:30 am
3D Imaging for ASD, VSD Closure
10:30-10:50 am
3D Imaging for Percutaneous Closure of Paravalvular Leak
10:50-11:10 am
Challenging Case Presentation and Panel Discussion
11:10-11:40 am
Conclusion
11:40 am-12:40 pm
Faculty
Shweta Yemul Golhar, MD, FASE, FACC
Course Director
- Clinical Instructor, Harvard Medical School
- Director of Global Health Education and Curriculum Development
Feroze Mahmood, MD, FASE
Course Director
- Professor of Anesthesiology
- Division Chief Cardiac Anesthesia
Ruma Bose, MD
Assistant Professor Anesthesiology, Harvard Medical School
Administrative Fellowship Director
Maurizio Bottiroli, MD
Assistant Professor, Harvard Medical School
Kendra Derry, MD, MSc
Assistant Professor, St Michaels Hospital
Anastasia Katsiampoura, MD, PhD
Clinical Instructor, Harvard Medical School
Vahid Kiarad, MD, MPH
Clinical Instructor, Harvard Medical School
Director Resident Cardiac Rotation
Sohail Mahboobi, MD, FASA
Associate Professor, Umass
Residency Director
Faraz Mahmood, MD
Associate Anesthesiologist
Ronald Mayes
Medical Education Specialist
Mario Montealegre, MD
Assistant Professor Anesthesiology, Yale
Daniel McGrail, MD
Assistant Professor, St Louis University
Director of Cardiacthoracic Anesthesiology
Mark Robitaille, MD
Clinical Instructor, Harvard Medical School
Sankalp Sehgal, MD
Clinical Instructor, Harvard Medical School
Section Chief Electrophysiology Anesthesia
Aiden Sharkey, MD
Program Director Cardiac Anesthesia
Assistant Professor, Harvard Medical School
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Course Fees
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You may register through our secure online environment and will receive an email confirmation upon receipt of your payment.
Prices include CME credit, electronic syllabus and access to recordings for 14 days after the course.
At the end of the registration process, a $10 non-refundable processing fee will be added to your registration.
| Role | Course Fee |
|---|---|
| Physician (MD/DO) | $600.00 |
| Resident/Fellow | $600.00 |
Accreditation
The Harvard Medical School designates this live activity for a maximum of 18.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
For the purpose of recertification, the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board and American Nurses Credentialing Center accept AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ issued by organizations accredited by the ACCME (Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education). We would also suggest that learners check with their state licensing board to ensure they accept reciprocity with AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ for re-licensure.
The National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) states that AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ are acceptable for continuing medical education requirements for recertification. We would also suggest that learners check with their state licensing board to ensure they accept reciprocity with AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ for re-licensure.
The American Medical Association (AMA) has an agreement of mutual recognition of continuing medical education (CME) credit with the European Union of Medical Specialties (UEMS). Additional information regarding this agreement may be found on the European Union of Medical Specialties website.
The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada recognizes conferences and workshops held outside of Canada that are developed by a university, academy, hospital, specialty society or college as accredited group learning activities.