Simulation for transthoracic echocardiography of aortic valve

Abstract

Simulation allows interactive transthoracic echocardiography (TTE) learning using a virtual three-dimensional model of the heart and may aid in the acquisition of the cognitive and technical skills needed to perform TTE. The ability to link probe manipulation, cardiac anatomy, and echocardiographic images using a simulator has been shown to be an effective model for training anesthesiology residents in transesophageal echocardiography. A proposed alternative to real-time reality patient-based learning is simulation-based training that allows anesthesiologists to learn complex concepts and procedures, especially for specific structures such as aortic valve.

Aortic valve homograft for revision surgery - transesophageal echocardiography considerations

“…Before incision, a thorough transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) examination was performed with the primary aim of evaluating the aortic root and ascending aorta. We confirmed the diagnosis of severe aortic stenosis and aortic regurgitation by Doppler echocardiography[ 3 ] [ Figure 1 ]. A closer look into our long axis imaging of aortic root revealed that there was an abrupt increase in the diameter of the root beyond the native sinotubular junction.…”