Introduction to Cardiac Ultrasound

Objectives: 1. Learn cardiac anatomy using ultrasound. 2. Learn the basic views and their common uses. 3. Learn how to assess gross systolic LV function. 4. Learn how to differentiate pleural from pericardial effusion. 5. Learn how to assess for right ventricular strain. 6. Learn how to use Color Doppler to assess cardiac hemodynamics.