Harvard Boston 3D Echo Workshop 2026

1. Overview
This comprehensive workshop is designed for trained and in-training cardiac anesthesiologists, echocardiographers, and interventionalists focusing on 3-dimensional echocardiography. In this interactive course the participants will experience comprehensive education on the 3-dimensional echocardiography. The workshop focuses on mastering the principals, acquisition, and interpretation of 3D echocardiographic imaging for cardiac procedures. This will include a comprehensive overview of knobology and the differences in nomenclature across various echocardiography systems.
The workshop aims to enhance skills in physics of 3-dimensional imaging, various steps to acquire 3 dimensional datasets, optimization of 3D imaging, and multiplanar reformatting. The workshop will cover mitral, tricuspid, and aortic valvular 3D imaging and assessments, left and right ventricular volumetric assessments, and measurement of dimensions of various cardiac structures pertaining to different procedures. The interactive educational sessions will be supplemented by live workshop with instructions and demonstrations. The course will include lectures by faculty, case presentations, and expert faculty discussions in a virtual, live streamed setting.
2. Learning Objectives Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

Learn the basic fundamentals of ultrasound physics and how it applies to 3D imaging, image formation, transducer design, and advanced topics such as multiplanar reconstruction.

Use advanced concepts of 3D imaging such as multiplanar reconstruction.

Learn the complex anatomy of the intra-atrial septum and key imaging relating to trans-septal puncture with didactic lectures, and also case examples with panel discussion.

Acquire an in-depth understanding of imaging required for procedures involving the mitral valve, tricuspid valve, and left atrial appendage.

3. Target Audience
Who Should Participate:

Specialty Physicians

Cardiac Anesthesiologists

Echocardiographers

Interventionalists

Best for cardiac anesthesiologists, cardiologists, echocardiographers, and interventional cardiologists.
4. Topics

Physics of 3D Imaging

Transducer Design

3D Terminology

Reconstructive 3D Imaging

Interplay of Frame rate, Line density, Sector size

Resolution in 3D Imaging (Temporal/Spatial)

Color Flow Doppler with 3D Imaging (Tips & Tricks)

Introduction to Multiplanar Reformatting

MPR Case Presentation

3D Image Acquisition and Optimization

Live MPRs

Automated Valve Analysis

Overview of 3D Systems: Philips, GE, and Siemens

3D Assessment of Tricuspid Valve

3D Quantification of TR, TS

3D Assessment Post Tricuspid Valve Repair/Replacement

Challenging Case Presentations and Panel Discussions

3D Quantification of RV

Practical Functional Assessment

Challenging RV Case Presentations

3D Quantification of AS

Quantification/Mechanism for Aortic Regurgitation

3D Assessment for AV Repair

3D MV Assessment

MR Quantification and Assessment for MV Repair

Assessment Post MV Repair

Preop Assessment for MV TEER

Introduction to Transeptal Puncture

Workflow of MV TEER

LIVE Demonstration Workshop: Advance Valve Analysis

Post MV TEER Assessment

Preop 3D Assessment for TRICLIP

Workflow for TV TEER

3D Imaging for LAA Occlusion Device

3D Imaging for ASD, VSD Closure

3D Imaging for Percutaneous Closure of Paravalvular Leak