PTEMasters.com Lecture Course (2019)

Comprehensive Perioperative Transesophageal Echocardiography (PTE) Board Review and Exam Preparation

Overview

PTEMasters.com Lecture Course (2019) is a comprehensive online educational program designed to help physicians master the principles and clinical applications of Perioperative Transesophageal Echocardiography (PTE) while preparing for certification and board examinations.

Created by experienced cardiac anesthesiologists and perioperative echocardiography educators, the course delivers over 60 hours of high-quality video lectures, practical clinical instruction, and extensive board-style review material covering the full spectrum of perioperative echocardiography.

The curriculum combines foundational echocardiographic concepts with advanced perioperative imaging interpretation, making it valuable for anesthesiologists, cardiac anesthesiologists, intensivists, cardiologists, and physicians pursuing National Board of Echocardiography (NBE) certification.

Course Specifications

Format

• Video Lectures
• Board Review Content
• Practice Questions
• Online Learning Platform

Course Year

2019

Educational Level

Intermediate to Advanced

Duration

• Over 60 Hours of Video Content

Specialty

Perioperative Transesophageal Echocardiography (PTE)

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this course, participants should be able to:

• Understand ultrasound physics and instrumentation.
• Interpret standard transesophageal echocardiographic views.
• Evaluate cardiac anatomy and function using TEE.
• Assess valvular heart disease intraoperatively.
• Identify hemodynamic abnormalities.
• Recognize congenital and acquired cardiac pathology.
• Utilize TEE in perioperative decision-making.
• Improve diagnostic accuracy during cardiac surgery.
• Prepare effectively for perioperative echocardiography board examinations.

Core Topics Covered

Ultrasound Physics and Instrumentation

Topics Include

• Ultrasound Principles
• Doppler Physics
• Image Formation
• Probe Manipulation
• Artifacts and Pitfalls
• Image Optimization

Participants develop a strong foundation in echocardiographic imaging principles.

Basic Transesophageal Echocardiography

Topics Include

• TEE Probe Handling
• Standard Examination Protocols
• Comprehensive TEE Exam
• Image Acquisition
• Orientation and Anatomy

Standard TEE Views

Topics Include

• Mid-Esophageal Views
• Transgastric Views
• Deep Transgastric Views
• Upper Esophageal Views
• Descending Aortic Views

Detailed instruction is provided for obtaining and interpreting all standard examination planes.

Cardiac Anatomy and Physiology

Topics Include

• Cardiac Chambers
• Ventricular Function
• Atrial Anatomy
• Hemodynamics
• Cardiac Cycle

Ventricular Function Assessment

Topics Include

• Left Ventricular Systolic Function
• Right Ventricular Function
• Regional Wall Motion Analysis
• Ejection Fraction Assessment
• Myocardial Performance

Valvular Heart Disease

A major component of the course.

Topics Include

• Aortic Stenosis
• Aortic Regurgitation
• Mitral Regurgitation
• Mitral Stenosis
• Tricuspid Valve Disease
• Pulmonary Valve Disorders
• Prosthetic Valves

Participants learn comprehensive perioperative valve assessment techniques.

Doppler Echocardiography

Topics Include

• Color Flow Doppler
• Pulsed-Wave Doppler
• Continuous-Wave Doppler
• Hemodynamic Measurements
• Pressure Gradient Calculations

Hemodynamic Monitoring

Topics Include

• Shock States
• Cardiac Output Assessment
• Volume Status Evaluation
• Preload and Afterload Analysis
• Intraoperative Decision-Making

Congenital Heart Disease

Topics Include

• Atrial Septal Defects
• Ventricular Septal Defects
• Patent Foramen Ovale
• Adult Congenital Heart Disease

Aortic Disease

Topics Include

• Aortic Dissection
• Aortic Aneurysm
• Aortic Atheroma
• Perioperative Assessment

Pericardial Disease

Topics Include

• Pericardial Effusion
• Cardiac Tamponade
• Constrictive Pericarditis

Cardiac Masses and Tumors

Topics Include

• Intracardiac Thrombi
• Benign Cardiac Tumors
• Infective Endocarditis
• Differential Diagnosis

Intraoperative Echocardiography

Topics Include

• Preoperative Assessment
• Surgical Guidance
• Post-Repair Evaluation
• Valve Surgery Imaging
• Structural Heart Procedures

Board Examination Preparation

Topics Include

• Board-Focused Lectures
• High-Yield Concepts
• Image Interpretation Cases
• Exam Strategies
• Practice Questions

Thousands of board-style questions help reinforce key concepts and improve exam readiness.

Educational Features

Comprehensive Board Review

Designed specifically to support preparation for perioperative echocardiography certification examinations.

Real-World Clinical Cases

Incorporates practical examples and perioperative scenarios encountered in daily practice.

Expert Faculty

Developed by experienced cardiac anesthesiologists and echocardiography educators.

Extensive Practice Material

Includes thousands of review questions to reinforce learning and identify knowledge gaps.

Target Audience

Physicians

• Cardiac Anesthesiologists
• Anesthesiologists
• Cardiologists
• Critical Care Physicians
• Cardiac Intensivists

Trainees

• Anesthesiology Residents
• Cardiac Anesthesia Fellows
• Critical Care Fellows
• Echocardiography Fellows

Advanced Practice Providers

• Physicians involved in perioperative cardiac imaging

Why This Course Stands Out

• More than 60 hours of dedicated perioperative echocardiography education.
• Built specifically for board preparation and certification success.
• Covers the full spectrum of perioperative TEE practice.
• Includes extensive image interpretation and case-based learning.
• Developed by experienced cardiac anesthesiology faculty.

NOTE: Includes only the entire lecture videos(126)  in the course till 2019. No practice questions/test included.

Contents:

• 3D TEE part 1.mp4
• 3D TEE part 2.mp4
• Anatomic Variants and Pitfalls Part 1.mp4
• Anatomic Variants and Pitfalls Part 2.mp4
• Anatomic Variants and Pitfalls Part 3.mp4
• Anesthetic and Hemodynamic Goals for Challenging Patients Part 1.mp4
• Anesthetic and Hemodynamic Goals for Challenging Patients Part 2.mp4
• Anesthetic and Hemodynamic Goals for Challenging Patients Part 3.mp4
• Aortic Valve Additional Topics.MP4
• Aortic valve.mp4
• BASIC PTE EXAM REVIEW part 1.MP4
• BASIC PTE EXAM REVIEW part 2.mp4
• BASIC PTE EXAM REVIEW part 3.mp4
• BASIC PTE EXAM REVIEW part 4.mp4
• BASIC PTE EXAM REVIEW part 5.mp4
• BASIC PTE EXAM REVIEW part 6.mp4
• Basic Systolic Function (additional topics).mp4
• Cardiomyopathies.mp4
• Compression and Dynamic Range.mp4
• Congenital Heart Disease Additional Topics Part 1.mp4
• Congenital Heart Disease Additional Topics Part 2.mp4
• Congenital Heart Disease Additional Topics Part 3.mp4
• Congenital Heart Disease Additional Topics Part 4.mp4
• Congenital Heart Disease Additional Topics Part 5.mp4
• Congenital Heart Disease Additional Topics Part 6.MP4
• Congenital Heart Disease Additional Topics Part 7.MP4
• Diastolic function (advanced).mp4
• Diastolic function (basic) part 1.mp4
• Diastolic Function (basic) part 2.mp4
• Diastolic Function Additional Topics Part 1.MP4
• Diastolic Function Additional Topics Part 2.MP4
• Doppler Ultrasound (additional topics part 1).mp4
• Doppler Ultrasound (additional topics part 2).MP4
• Doppler Ultrasound (additional topics part 3).MP4
• Doppler Ultrasound (additional topics part 4).MP4
• Doppler ultrasound.mp4
• Epicardial and Epiaortic echocardiography.mp4
• Epicardial Review Questions.mp4
• Hemodynamic calculations part 1.mp4
• Hemodynamic Calculations part 2.mp4
• Hemodynamic Calculations Part 3 (practice questions).MP4
• Hemodynamic Calculations Part 4 (practice questions).MP4
• High Yield PTEeXAM Review Part 1.mp4
• High Yield PTEeXAM Review Part 10.mp4
• High Yield PTEeXAM Review Part 11.mp4
• High Yield PTEeXAM Review Part 12.mp4
• High Yield PTEeXAM Review Part 13.mp4
• High Yield PTEeXAM Review Part 14.mp4
• High Yield PTEeXAM Review Part 15.mp4
• High Yield PTEeXAM Review Part 16.mp4
• High Yield PTEeXAM Review Part 17.mp4
• High Yield PTEeXAM Review Part 18.mp4
• High Yield PTEeXAM Review Part 19.mp4
• High Yield PTEeXAM Review Part 2.mp4
• High Yield PTEeXAM Review Part 20.mp4
• High Yield PTEeXAM Review Part 21.mp4
• High Yield PTEeXAM Review Part 22.MP4
• High Yield PTEeXAM Review Part 23.MP4
• High Yield PTEeXAM Review Part 24.MP4
• High Yield PTEeXAM Review Part 25.MP4
• High Yield PTEeXAM Review Part 26.MP4
• High Yield PTEeXAM Review Part 27.MP4
• High Yield PTEeXAM Review Part 3.mp4
• High Yield PTEeXAM Review Part 4.mp4
• High Yield PTEeXAM Review Part 5.mp4
• High Yield PTEeXAM Review Part 6.mp4
• High Yield PTEeXAM Review Part 7.mp4
• High Yield PTEeXAM Review Part 8.mp4
• High Yield PTEeXAM Review Part 9.mp4
• Indications.mp4
• Intro Part 1.mp4
• Intro Part 2.mp4
• Intro Part 3.mp4
• Intro to Congenital Heart Disease.mp4
• Knobology and Image Optimization.mp4
• list.txt
• Mitral valve part 1.mp4
• Mitral valve part 2.mp4
• Mitral valve part 3.mp4
• Mitral valve part 4.mp4
• MV additional topics part 1.MP4
• Pericardial Disease Part 1.mp4
• Pericardial Disease Part 2.mp4
• Pericardial Disease Part 3.mp4
• Pericardial Disease Part 4.mp4
• Pericardial Disease Part 5.mp4
• Pericardial Disease Part 6.mp4
• Pericardial Disease Part 7.mp4
• Pericardial Disease Part 8.mp4
• Physics of Ultrasound Part 1.MP4
• Physics of Ultrasound Part 10.MP4
• Physics of Ultrasound Part 11.MP4
• Physics of Ultrasound Part 2.mp4
• Physics of Ultrasound Part 3.mp4
• Physics of Ultrasound Part 4.mp4
• Physics of Ultrasound Part 5.mp4
• Physics of Ultrasound Part 6.mp4
• Physics of Ultrasound Part 7.mp4
• Physics of Ultrasound Part 8.mp4
• Physics of Ultrasound Part 9.mp4
• Prosthetic Valves Cases Part 1.MP4
• Prosthetic Valves Cases Part 2.MP4
• Prosthetic Valves.mp4
• Rescue TEE continued-more cases part 1.mp4
• Rescue TEE continued-more cases part 2.mp4
• Rescue TEE.mp4
• Systolic function (advanced).mp4
• Systolic function (Basic).mp4
• TAVI part 1.mp4
• TAVI part 2.mp4
• TAVR Additional Topics.MP4
• The Right Heart part 1.mp4
• The Right Heart part 2.mp4
• The Right Heart part 3.mp4
• The Right Heart part 4.mp4
• The Thoracic Aorta.mp4
• Tissue Doppler Part 1.MP4
• Tissue Doppler Part 2.MP4
• Tumors Rumors and Bad Humors-part 1.mp4
• Tumors Rumors and Bad Humors-part 2.mp4
• Tumors Rumors and Bad Humors-part 3.mp4
• Tumors Rumors and Bad Humors-part 4.mp4
• Unanticipated Congenital Anomalies During Cardiac Surgery Part 1.mp4
• Unanticipated Congenital Anomalies During Cardiac Surgery Part 2.mp4
• VADS Additional Topics Part 1.MP4
• VADS part 1.mp4
• VADS part 2.mp4