Training activity information
Details
Obtain a clinical history as appropriate for each procedure.
Considerations
- Framework for clinical history taking.
- Normal and abnormal pathology of the heart and associated structures.
- Pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment of cardiac disease.
- Possible sources of clinical history information.
Relevant learning outcomes
| # | Outcome |
|---|---|
| # 1 |
Outcome
Perform transthoracic echocardiographic examination to assess the size and function of the left ventricle. |
| # 2 |
Outcome
Perform transthoracic echocardiographic examinations on patients with suspected mitral valve disease. |
| # 3 |
Outcome
Perform transthoracic echocardiographic examinations on patients with suspected aortic valve disease. |
| # 4 |
Outcome
Perform transthoracic echocardiographic examination to assess the size and function of the right ventricle. |
| # 5 |
Outcome
Perform transthoracic echocardiographic examinations on patients with suspected infective endocarditis, pericardial effusion and cardiac masses. |
| # 6 |
Outcome
Perform transthoracic echocardiographic examinations on adult patients with congenital heart disease. |
| # 7 |
Outcome
Perform an appropriate transthoracic echocardiographic study in a critically unwell patient and identify any significant clinical findings. |