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  • Fellowship in 2D Echocardiography (ECHO)

    Duration: 12 Months
    Fee: ?1,20,000

    Program Overview

    The Fellowship in 2D Echocardiography (ECHO) at Skillversity is a structured 12-month training program designed to provide comprehensive knowledge and hands-on expertise in cardiac imaging. The program focuses on cardiac anatomy, 2D echo techniques, Doppler studies, LV function assessment, valvular heart disease evaluation, and practical case-based training.

    12 Detailed Modules

    Module 1: Cardiac Anatomy & Physiology

    • Gross cardiac anatomy

    • Cardiac chambers and valves

    • Coronary circulation

    • Cardiac cycle

    • Hemodynamics

    • Electrical conduction system

    Module 2: Ultrasound Physics for Echocardiography

    • Basics of ultrasound physics

    • Transducer types and selection

    • Resolution concepts (axial, lateral, temporal)

    • Artifacts in echocardiography

    • Machine settings (gain, depth, focus)

    • Safety and bioeffects

    Module 3: Standard Echocardiographic Views

    • Parasternal Long Axis (PLAX)

    • Parasternal Short Axis (PSAX)

    • Apical 4-Chamber View

    • Apical 2- and 3-Chamber Views

    • Subcostal and Suprasternal views

    • Image acquisition techniques

    Module 4: 2D Echocardiography Basics

    • Chamber quantification

    • Wall thickness measurement

    • Pericardial assessment

    • Cardiac masses and thrombus basics

    • Normal echocardiographic parameters

    • Structured reporting format

    Module 5: Doppler Echocardiography

    • Principles of Doppler

    • Color Doppler

    • Pulse Wave (PW) Doppler

    • Continuous Wave (CW) Doppler

    • Tissue Doppler Imaging

    • Doppler measurements and interpretation

    Module 6: Left Ventricular (LV) Function Assessment

    • LV systolic function

    • Ejection Fraction (EF) calculation

    • Simpson’s method

    • Regional wall motion abnormalities

    • LV diastolic function

    • Global versus regional dysfunction

    Module 7: Right Heart Evaluation

    • Right ventricular function

    • RA and RV dimensions

    • Pulmonary artery pressure estimation

    • Tricuspid regurgitation assessment

    • IVC evaluation

    • Cor pulmonale basics

    Module 8: Valvular Heart Disease

    • Mitral valve disorders

    • Aortic valve disorders

    • Tricuspid and pulmonary valve disease

    • Stenosis grading

    • Regurgitation severity assessment

    • Rheumatic heart disease

    Module 9: Cardiomyopathies & Ischemic Heart Disease

    • Dilated cardiomyopathy

    • Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy

    • Restrictive cardiomyopathy

    • Ischemic heart disease findings

    • Stress echo basics

    • Clinical case discussions

    Module 10: Congenital & Pericardial Diseases

    • ASD and VSD basics

    • PDA evaluation

    • Pericardial effusion

    • Cardiac tamponade

    • Endocarditis vegetations

    • Basic pediatric echo orientation

    Module 11: Emergency & Critical Care Echo

    • Bedside echo (POCUS cardiac)

    • Shock evaluation

    • LV function in ICU

    • Pulmonary embolism suspicion

    • Cardiac tamponade diagnosis

    • Clinical integration

    Module 12: Practical Case Training & Reporting

    • Supervised hands-on scanning

    • Minimum case logbook completion

    • Structured reporting practice

    • Measurement accuracy training

    • Viva preparation

    • Final theory and practical assessment

    Certification

    Upon successful completion of all modules, assessments, and logbook requirements, candidates will be awarded: