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Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Medical Imaging
  • Anesthesiology

Background:

  • Structural heart disease interventions are rapidly advancing.
  • Echocardiography plays a critical role in guiding these procedures.
  • The role of cardiac anesthesiologists is expanding into interventional imaging.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the current use of echocardiographic modalities in structural heart interventions.
  • To define the role of cardiac anesthesiologists as interventional imagers.
  • To highlight the importance of advanced echocardiographic skills.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current echocardiographic modalities (transthoracic, transesophageal, intracardiac).
  • Analysis of the evolving role of cardiac anesthesiologists in interventional imaging.
  • Discussion of necessary skill sets for interventional imagers.

Main Results:

  • Technological innovations have increased the use of advanced, real-time echocardiography in structural heart interventions.
  • Higher skill sets are now required for both cardiologists and anesthesiologists involved in interventional imaging.
  • Echocardiography is indispensable for the success of transcatheter device procedures.

Conclusions:

  • Knowledge of current echocardiographic and transcatheter device technologies is essential.
  • Developing specific echocardiographic competencies will enable cardiac anesthesiologists to keep pace with innovation.
  • Cardiac anesthesiologists are integral to the multidisciplinary team in structural heart interventions.