# Aortic Disease FocusClass ## Metadata - Content type: Course - Canonical URL: https://123sonography.com/aortic-disease-focusclass - Published: December 11, 2023 - Last updated: March 21, 2025 - Category: Echo - Course Type: FocusClass ## Overview Mastering Echocardiography with Ultrasound Demonstrations, Case Studies, and Practical Tips Embark on a journey of learning to learn how to assess the Aorta. This is a comprehensive course tailored for healthcare professionals in echocardiography. This course skillfully blends ultrasound demonstrations, real-life case studies, and practical tips to enhance your diagnostic capabilities. It covers essential topics such as aortic anatomy, physiology, aneurysms, genetic diseases, dissection, and the latest treatment and management strategies (Guidelines). Ideal for cardiologists, radiologists, sonographers, and medical students, this course is a pivotal step towards mastering life-saving echocardiographic techniques and staying updated with current guidelines. Enroll now to advance your expertise in cardiac care. Note: This course includes AI-generated translations in Spanish and Arabic. Accuracy is not guaranteed (read more in Terms & Conditions) ## Media ![adfc trailer thumbnail](https://123sonography.com/sites/default/files/2024-04/screenshot_2024-04-12_at_11.41.08.png) ## Snapshot - Duration: 3.7 hours - Total CME credits that can be earned: 3.5 - Chapters: 9 - Lectures: 31 - Quizzes: 8 ## Intended Audience - Radiologists - Health Care Professionals - Cardiologists - Medical Students - Sonographers ## Faculty - [Prof. Thomas Binder, MD, FESC](/speaker/30) - Cardiologist, Head of Digital Learning; Medical University of Vienna ## Learning Objectives - Anatomy anf Physiology Delve into the detailed structure and function of the aorta, and explore the physiological aspects of the aorta, including blood flow dynamics and its relationship with other cardiovascular structures. - Aortic Aneurysms: Learn to identify and assess aortic aneurysms, understanding their implications and the critical role of echocardiography in their management. - Genetic Diseases Related to the Aorta: Gain insights into genetic conditions that affect the aorta - Aortic Dissection: Study the signs, symptoms, and echocardiographic appearance of aortic dissection, a life-threatening condition that demands prompt diagnosis and intervention. - Treatment and Management Options: Familiarize yourself with the latest treatment and management strategies for aortic conditions, ensuring comprehensive patient care. ## Topics - Cardiology - Vascular / Angiology - Internal Medicine ## Pricing Options - Supported currencies: AED, CLP, COP, EGP, EUR, INR, MXN, PEN, QAR, USD ### One-Month Access - Payment type: Monthly subscription - Price: €45 - Currency: EUR - Access duration: 1 month - Add to cart: /add-to-cart/155/607 Take the most flexible route with a monthly subscription. You get: - Cancellation possible anytime after 4 months minimum run time - Ability to complete quizzes and earn CME credits ### Half-Year Access - Payment type: One-time payment - Price: €210 - Currency: EUR - Access duration: 6 months - Add to cart: /add-to-cart/155/608 Our shortest option for very fast learners. Ideal for people who have plenty of time to learn. You get: - 6 months access to our course - Ability to complete quizzes and earn CME credits ### One-Year Access - Payment type: One-time payment - Price: €294 - Currency: EUR - Access duration: 12 months - Add to cart: /add-to-cart/155/609 Our most recommended access duration to dive deep into the course. Save 30% on the 6-month option. You get: - 12 months access to our course - Ability to complete quizzes and earn CME credits ### Two-Year Access - Payment type: One-time payment - Price: €504 - Currency: EUR - Access duration: 24 months - Add to cart: /add-to-cart/155/610 If you want to take your time learning, this option is perfect for you. Save 40% on the 6-month option. You get: - 24 months access to our course - Ability to complete quizzes and earn CME credits ## Recommended Blog Posts - [True Aortic Dissection?](/blog/echo-demos/true-aortic-dissection) - We are all afraid of missing the diagnosis of an aortic dissection in our medical careers. But what if we flip the situation around? ## CME Information ### Introduction The goal of this activity is to provide online education for the course Aortic Disease FocusClass. This activity is intended for sonographers, cardiologists, cardiovascular surgeons, internists, anesthetists, and pediatric cardiologists. ### Financial disclosures Prof. Dr. Binder does not have any relevant financial relationship with ineligible companies to disclose; Staff at Siyemi Learning and 123 Sonography do not have any relevant financial relationship with ineligible companies to disclose. This course is certified for CME, further information on how to claim your CME credits can be found below. ### CME information This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of Siyemi Learning and 123 Sonography. Siyemi Learning is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Siyemi Learning designates this enduring material for a maximum of 3.25 *AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™*. Physicians should claim only the credits commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. ![](https://legacy.123sonography.com/profiles/sono/modules/custom/sonocertificates/resources/accme.png) ![](https://legacy.123sonography.com/profiles/sono/modules/custom/sonocertificates/resources/siyemi.png) ### How to earn your CME credit In order to earn credit, you must watch the videos, take the quiz (pass mark 75%), and complete the evaluation on your dashboard. While you can claim CME certificates as you work through each chapter, if you prefer (e.g. if you are only able to use full credits because you are based in Europe) you can claim a single certificate for your total activity in this course. It will be available to download on your dashboard after you have completed all quizzes and evaluated all chapters. Release date: April 2024 Expiry date: April 2027 ## Curriculum ### Free lectures - Chapter content: 3 lectures and 0 quizzes - Lecture: [Free lecture 1](/aortic-disease-focusclass#sg_course_lecture_2632) (Duration: 00:03; Free) - Lecture: [Free lecture 2](/aortic-disease-focusclass#sg_course_lecture_2633) (Duration: 00:07; Free) - Lecture: [Free lecture 3](/aortic-disease-focusclass#sg_course_lecture_2634) (Duration: 00:06; Free) ### Introduction / Anatomy / Physiology Why is the topic of aortic disease important? Which role does echocardiography play? Where is the aorta? What are the different anatomic segments? How does the aorta affect blood pressure? - Chapter content: 3 lectures and 1 quizzes - Chapter CME credits that can be earned: 0.25 - Lecture: [Introduction](/aortic-disease-focusclass#sg_course_lecture_2635) (Duration: 00:03) - Lecture: [Anatomy](/aortic-disease-focusclass#sg_course_lecture_2636) (Duration: 00:08) - Lecture: [Physiology](/aortic-disease-focusclass#sg_course_lecture_2637) (Duration: 00:05) - CME Quiz: Quiz - Introduction / Anatomy / Physiology (CME: 0.25) ### Imaging of the Aorta In which windows and views can the aorta be seen, a systematic approach to imaging the aorta, Expanding our view - TEE and abdominal ultrasound, Demonstrations. - Chapter content: 6 lectures and 1 quizzes - Chapter CME credits that can be earned: 0.75 - Lecture: [Ascending Aorta](/aortic-disease-focusclass#sg_course_lecture_2638) (Duration: 00:07) - Lecture: [Aortic Arch](/aortic-disease-focusclass#sg_course_lecture_2639) (Duration: 00:05) - Lecture: [Descending Aorta](/aortic-disease-focusclass#sg_course_lecture_2640) (Duration: 00:06) - Lecture: [Abdominal Aorta](/aortic-disease-focusclass#sg_course_lecture_2641) (Duration: 00:05) - Lecture: [Role of TEE](/aortic-disease-focusclass#sg_course_lecture_2642) (Duration: 00:05) - Lecture: [Measurements](/aortic-disease-focusclass#sg_course_lecture_2643) (Duration: 00:13) - CME Quiz: Quiz - Imaging of the Aorta (CME: 0.75) ### Aortic Aneurysm How do we define an aneurysm? Dilatation and aneurysm what is the difference? How do you classify aortic aneurysms? What causes aortic dilatation and aneurysm formation? Case examples. - Chapter content: 3 lectures and 1 quizzes - Chapter CME credits that can be earned: 0.5 - Lecture: [Definition](/aortic-disease-focusclass#sg_course_lecture_3865) (Duration: 00:08) - Lecture: [Classification](/aortic-disease-focusclass#sg_course_lecture_2645) (Duration: 00:07) - Lecture: [Pathophysiology](/aortic-disease-focusclass#sg_course_lecture_2646) (Duration: 00:10) - CME Quiz: Quiz - Aortic Aneurysm (CME: 0.5) ### Heritable thoracic aortic disease (HTAD) Genetics of aortic dissection. What are connective tissue diseases? What is meant by syndromic and nonsyndromic aortic non-syndromic? Marfan disease, Loeys-Dietz, Ehlers Danlos and Turner syndrome, what are the typical features and what is the risk for aortic dissection? Case examples. - Chapter content: 4 lectures and 1 quizzes - Chapter CME credits that can be earned: 0.5 - Lecture: [Congenital Abnormal Valves and the Aorta](/aortic-disease-focusclass#sg_course_lecture_2647) (Duration: 00:06) - Lecture: [Marfan syndrome](/aortic-disease-focusclass#sg_course_lecture_2648) (Duration: 00:08) - Lecture: [Loeys-Dietz + Ehlers Danlos + Turner Syndrome](/aortic-disease-focusclass#sg_course_lecture_2649) (Duration: 00:08) - Lecture: [Non-Syndromic](/aortic-disease-focusclass#sg_course_lecture_2650) (Duration: 00:06) - CME Quiz: Quiz - Heritable thoracic aortic disease (HTAD) (CME: 0.5) ### Aortic Syndromes / Dissection Which patients are at risk? What is the scope of the problem? How can I detect aortic dissection with echo? What are the classic findings? Classification of dissection, What are the treatment options? Case examples. - Chapter content: 5 lectures and 1 quizzes - Chapter CME credits that can be earned: 0.5 - Lecture: [Introduction](/aortic-disease-focusclass#sg_course_lecture_2651) (Duration: 00:06) - Lecture: [Dissection Features](/aortic-disease-focusclass#sg_course_lecture_2652) (Duration: 00:05) - Lecture: [Classification Examples](/aortic-disease-focusclass#sg_course_lecture_2653) (Duration: 00:04) - Lecture: [Dissection Additional Findings](/aortic-disease-focusclass#sg_course_lecture_2654) (Duration: 00:09) - Lecture: [Aortic Syndromes](/aortic-disease-focusclass#sg_course_lecture_2655) (Duration: 00:07) - CME Quiz: Quiz - Aortic Syndromes / Dissection (CME: 0.5) ### Treatment and Surveillance Which surgical procedures are performed to treat aortic aneurysm? What are the potential complications? Aortic stenting as a treatment option, When should surgery be performed? Treatment guidelines, Using echo after surgery and intervention. - Chapter content: 3 lectures and 1 quizzes - Chapter CME credits that can be earned: 0.5 - Lecture: [Procedures](/aortic-disease-focusclass#sg_course_lecture_2656) (Duration: 00:08) - Lecture: [Indication for Surgery](/aortic-disease-focusclass#sg_course_lecture_2657) (Duration: 00:06) - Lecture: [Echo and Follow Up](/aortic-disease-focusclass#sg_course_lecture_2658) (Duration: 00:07) - CME Quiz: Quiz - Treatment and Surveillance (CME: 0.5) ### Coarctation One of the most common congenital defects that can affect the aorta is Coarctation. This chapter explains: how the diagnosis is made with echo, how patients can present, which views you should use, how to quantify the severity and what the therapeutic consequences are. - Chapter content: 3 lectures and 1 quizzes - Chapter CME credits that can be earned: 0.25 - Lecture: [Basics](/aortic-disease-focusclass#sg_course_lecture_2660) (Duration: 00:05) - Lecture: [Imaging and Echo Findings](/aortic-disease-focusclass#sg_course_lecture_2661) (Duration: 00:07) - Lecture: [Treatment Options](/aortic-disease-focusclass#sg_course_lecture_2662) (Duration: 00:05) - CME Quiz: Quiz - Coarctation (CME: 0.25) ### Summary Putting it all together, a brief summary of what we have covered. - Chapter content: 1 lectures and 1 quizzes - Chapter CME credits that can be earned: 0.25 - Lecture: [Aorta Summary](/aortic-disease-focusclass#sg_course_lecture_2659) (Duration: 00:08) - CME Quiz: Quiz - Summary (CME: 0.25)