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.
Type
Developmental training activity (DTA)
Evidence requirements
Evidence the activity has been undertaken by the trainee​.
Reflection on the activity at one or more time points after the event including learning from the activity and/or areas of the trainees practice for development.
An action plan to implement learning and/or to address skills or knowledge gaps identified.
Considerations
- Limitations and advantages of echocardiography and complementary technologies
- Differential diagnosis
- Local protocols
- National guidelines for diagnosis and management of specific conditions, e.g., chest pain
- Indications, contraindications, and limitations and barriers, including ease of access
Relevant learning outcomes
| # | Outcome |
|---|---|
| # 3 |
Outcome
Distinguish and justify actions based on clinical and ECG findings. |
| # 7 |
Outcome
Assess and evaluate a patient’s clinical presentation and make recommendations for cardiac imaging. |
| # 8 |
Outcome
Evaluate cardiac care pathways. |