Doppler Echocardiography and Pressure Gradients
The objective of this program is to help you understand the principals of Doppler and pressure gradients by examining the Spectral Doppler tracing and what affects it, what affects flow velocities, learn what normal systolic and diastolic pressures within the chambers & vessels of the heart are, and understanding and applying pressure gradient information.
Long Axis Right Parasternal
Inflow Outflow with
Color Doppler
Left Apical 4 Chamber with Continuous Wave Doppler of the Mitral Valve
Left Apical 4 Chamber with
Color Doppler across
the Mitral Valve
Example Curriculum
June Boon, MS
Clinical Instructor, Echocardiographer, Colorado State University
June has worked in the field of veterinary echocardiography for over three decades. She is the author of Veterinary Echocardiography, the reference book used by cardiologists, cardiology residents and the general practitioner. She has also authored and co-authored several dozen peer reviewed articles pertaining to veterinary echocardiography and cardiology. She teaches the technique, principles and interpretation of echocardiography all over the world.
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