Assistant Professor Tufts University North Grafton, Massachusetts, United States
Disclosure(s):
I-Jung Bernard Chi, DVM, MS, DACVIM (Cardiology): No financial relationships to disclose
Presentation Description / Summary: Multimodality imaging of the mitral valve plays a pivotal role in the evaluation, planning, and guidance of surgical and transcatheter mitral interventions. As advanced imaging tachnologies become more widely available in veterinary cardiology, imaging findings from echocardiography, fluoroscopy, and cardiac computed tomography can now be described in one common language and pieced together to deliver a comprehensive analysis of the abnormal mitral apparatus. The goal of this presentation is to introduce the concept of structure-specific multimodality imaging tailored to the mitral valve. Additionally, the session will provide a state-of-the-art review of the current veterinary and medical literature on mitral valve imaging.
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion, the participants will know the indications, principles, and potential benefits/pitfalls of various imaging modalities.
Upon completion, the participants will recognize the value of multimodality imaging in the diagnosis and management of acquired/congenital mitral valve diseases.
Upon completion, the participants will know the current veterinary and human literature on mitral valve imaging.
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