Doppler Echocardiography (MEDI90050)
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About this subject
Contact information
Semester 1
Ultrasound Education Group
Currently enrolled students:
- General information: http://www.commercial.unimelb.edu.au/pgcclinicalultrasound/
- Email: support@heartweb.com
Future students:
- Further information: http://www.heartweb.com.au/
- Email: support@heartweb.com
- Phone: +61 3 8344 5673
Semester 2
Ultrasound Education Group
Currently enrolled students:
- General information: http://www.commercial.unimelb.edu.au/pgcclinicalultrasound/
- Email: support@heartweb.com
Future students:
- Further information: http://www.heartweb.com.au/
- Email: support@heartweb.com
- Phone: +61 3 8344 5673
Overview
| Availability | Semester 1 - Online Semester 2 - Online |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
This subject will introduce Doppler echocardiography to complement basic transthoracic echocardiography imaging.
Topics include:
- Principles of Blood flow
- Principles of Doppler, and Optimising Image
- Basic Doppler Measurement Technique
- Colour Flow Doppler
- Doppler Assessment of Systolic Function
- Using Doppler to Help Grade Valve Lesions
- HEARTscan Studies with Doppler Measurements
Intended learning outcomes
The completion of the subject, students should:
- Understand principles of blood flow
- Principles of Doppler and basic flow measurement techniques
- Colour flow Doppler
- Using Doppler to help grade valve lesions
- Complete 40 case reviews
Generic skills
- Enhance time utilisation
- Improve written skills and problem solving skill
All students are expected to have access to a computer that can operate a Windows platform or simulation. Administration of the course is via e-mail.
Last updated: 3 November 2022