The University of Utah Basic TEE Exam
These lectures are an introduction to our Basic TEE Exam. We think it’s valuable to have a consistent approach, and to start every exam looking at every structure before focusing in on particular areas of abnormality. The first two talks are a studio and a live version of my review of the basic exam, where I describe the basic images and anatomy. Start there. The third lecture is a little different, it’s a walk through the basic exam using the Heartworks ultrasound simulator. The thire talk is intended to help you begin developing a more 3-dimensional mental model of the heart in your mind. I hope you enjoy them! If you think you know this stuff cold, see if you can answer all the questions here. If you need to refresh your anatomy take a few minutes to watch the Basic Anatomy for the Echocardiographer lecture. And if you’d like a reminder of the components of the basic exam, you can print this off, laminate it, and carry it around with you.