Training activity information
Details
Discuss a case where complementary technologies may be useful to further assess cardiovascular disease where echocardiography cannot differentiate fully between pathologies and/or artefact
Considerations
- Limitations and advantages of echocardiography and complementary technologies
- Differential diagnosis
- Local protocols
- Awareness of national guidelines for diagnosis and management of specific conditions, e.g. chest pain
- Consider indications, contraindications, and limitations and barriers for each technology, including ease of access
Relevant learning outcomes
| # | Outcome |
|---|---|
| # 5 |
Outcome
Appraise the role of echocardiography and complementary technologies in the patient pathway. |
| # 6 |
Outcome
Demonstrate effective communication in the practice of echocardiography. |
| # 7 |
Outcome
Identify and appraise new developments in echocardiography practice. |