Cardiac Imaging 2 - Valvular Assessment (English Only)

This course will outline a 4-step process for evaluating valve function. 

Step 1: 2D evaluation of the valve (eyeball method)

• Morphology, mobility, vegetations

Step 2: Assess the valve with color Doppler for Mitral Regurgitation (MR) or Aortic Regurgitation (AR)

• Classify as severe or non-severe
• If severe, escalate to an advanced echo
• If non-severe, classify importance and possibly escalate to an advanced echo

Step 3: Assign relative importance of lesion

• Devastating, important, or incidental

Step 4: Consider appropriate clinical action (acute interventions, referral, advanced echocardiogram etc)