Training activity information

Details

Recognise imaging artefact and normal variants, including Eustachian valve, Chiari network, LV tendon

Considerations

  • Distinguish between cardiac structures and artefact
  • Understand how and when artefact may occur and how to eliminate where possible
  • Explain non cardiac structures e.g. pacing wire

Relevant learning outcomes

# Outcome
# 1 Outcome

Perform and report high quality transthoracic echocardiography.

# 4 Outcome

Practice echocardiography in accordance with local and national guidelines.