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A.1.aEmbryological development

Primitive heart structures, timing of development, fetal/newborn blood flow

• ▶Foundations of Adult Cardiac AnesthesiologyWatch

A.1.bCardiac anatomy

Chambers/valves, coronary circulation, great vessels, conduction system

• ▶Foundations of Adult Cardiac AnesthesiologyWatch

A.1.cThoracic anatomy

Lungs, chest wall, vascular structures

• ▶Foundations of Adult Cardiac AnesthesiologyWatch

A.1.dHistology of the heart

• ▶Foundations of Adult Cardiac AnesthesiologyWatch

A.2.aElectrophysiology — ion channels, currents

• ▶Foundations of Adult Cardiac AnesthesiologyWatch
• ▶Cardiovascular PhysiologyWatch

A.2.bCardiac cycle — PV loops, ECG timing, valvular function

• ▶Foundations of Adult Cardiac AnesthesiologyWatch
• ▶Hemodynamic CalculationsWatch
• ▶Cardiovascular PhysiologyWatch

A.2.cVentricular function

Systolic (contractility, O₂ balance, LV vs RV) and diastolic function

• ▶Echo — LV FunctionWatch
• ▶Echo — RV Function / Pulmonary HTNWatch
• ▶Diastology / Restrictive PhysiologyWatch
• ▶Cardiovascular PhysiologyWatch

A.2.dRegulation of circulation and blood volume

Arterial pressure, baroreceptors, venous return, vasomotor center, HPA axis

• ▶Foundations of Adult Cardiac AnesthesiologyWatch
• ▶Cardiovascular PhysiologyWatch

B.1.a-cNon-invasive evaluation — ECG, echo, stress testing, nuclear

• ▶Preop Patient Evaluation & ImagingWatch

B.1.dCardiovascular imaging — MRI & CT

• ▶Cardiac Imaging (CT/MRI) in Cardiac AnesthesiaWatch

B.2Cardiac catheterization — L/R-sided tracings, valvular pathology, shunts, angiography

• ▶RHC / LHC / Cardiac Output CalculationWatch

B.3Oral medications — BB, ACEi, antidiabetics, antiarrhythmics, diuretics, statins, antiplatelets, anticoagulants, GDMT

• ▶Perioperative Medication Management BB, ACEi, DAPT, DOACWatch
• ▶Hemodynamic Medications + Anesthetic Induction AgentsWatch

B.4Preoperative optimization — anemia / blood conservation / prehab

• ▶Blood ConservationWatch

C.1-C.5ECG, arterial pressure, CVP, PA catheter, alternate CO measurement

• ▶Basic Intraoperative MonitoringWatch
• ▶Advanced Monitoring & Hypotension PredictionWatch
• ▶Fluid ResponsivenessWatch

C.6.a-bTEE — contraindications, evaluation of myocardial function (EF, CO, strain)

• ▶TEE Artifacts and PitfallsWatch
• ▶Comprehensive TEE ExamWatch
• ▶Echo — LV FunctionWatch
• ▶Strain ImagingWatch

C.6.cTEE — evaluation of valvular function

• Mitral Valve Assessment TEERecorded · posting soon
• ▶Aortic Valve TEEWatch
• Tricuspid & Pulmonic Valvular Heart Disease TEERecorded · posting soon
• 3D MV / LV AssessmentComing soon

C.6.d-eTEE — intracardiac masses, cannulas and devices

• Neoplastic Disorders & Cardiac TumorsIn development
• Heart Transplant TEEComing soon

C.7Neurophysiologic monitoring — cerebral & peripheral oximetry, SSEP/MEP

• ▶Neurophysiologic Monitoring Cerebral Oximetry, SSEP/MEPWatch

C.8Temperature monitoring

• Physiologic Effects of CPB / Temperature ManagementIn development

C.9Coagulation monitoring — ACT, viscoelastic testing (TEG®, ROTEM®)

• ▶Coagulation Monitoring & HITWatch

D.1.a-bHeparin pharmacology & altered heparin responsiveness

• ▶Coagulation Monitoring & HITWatch

D.1.cHeparin-induced thrombocytopenia — diagnosis, management, alternatives

• ▶Coagulation Monitoring & HITWatch

D.1.dAntifibrinolytic therapy

• ▶Blood ConservationWatch

D.2.aCannulation — central, alternate sites, aortic cross-clamp, complications

• Cardiac Cannulation / Cardiac ProtectionComing soon

D.2.bCardioplegia — delivery, effects

• Cardiac Cannulation / Cardiac ProtectionComing soon

D.2.c-dFlow and line pressures; CPB effects on PK/PD

• Physiologic Effects of CPB / Temperature ManagementIn development

D.3Temperature management — hypothermia, rewarming, inflow/outflow, alpha- vs pH-stat, cold agglutinins

• Physiologic Effects of CPB / Temperature ManagementIn development

D.4Physiological disturbances of CPB — resp, renal, heme, neuro, endocrine

• Physiologic Effects of CPB / Temperature ManagementIn development

D.5Separation from CPB — inotropes, vasopressors, vasodilators (IV & inhaled), pacing, protamine

• Separating from BypassRecorded · posting soon

D.6Complications after CPB — myocardial stunning, vasoplegia, coagulopathy

• Separating from BypassRecorded · posting soon
• Post-Op ICU CareComing soon

D.7Treatment of bleeding — blood products, pharmacologic agents

• ▶Blood ConservationWatch

E.1Intra-aortic balloon pump — indications, placement, timing, complications

• IABPComing soon

E.2Temporary ventricular assist devices — Impella®, TandemHeart®, TEE role

• Mechanical Circulatory Support (overview)Coming soon

E.3Durable VAD — LVAD placement, TEE, VAD parameters, complications

• Mechanical Circulatory Support (overview)Coming soon

E.4ECMO — VA, VV, anticoagulation, complications, weaning

• ECMOComing soon

F.1Cardiomyopathy — dilated, ischemic, HCM, restrictive, viral/peripartum; septal myectomy/ablation

• Cardiomyopathy HCM / Dilated / Restrictive / IschemicComing soon

F.2.a-cChronic heart failure — HFrEF, HFpEF, medical/device management, CRT, prophylactic ICD

• Heart Failure Basics + HFpEFComing soon
• Advances in HF Treatment and Heart TransplantationRecorded · posting soon
• Right Heart FailureComing soon

F.2.dSurgical interventions — durable MCS, heart transplant, immunosuppression, graft dysfunction

• Heart TransplantComing soon
• Early Postoperative Management of Heart TransplantComing soon
• Heart Transplant TEEComing soon

F.3.aPericardial disease — tamponade (etiology, CXR, CVP/PAC, echo, anesthetic mgmt, pericardiocentesis, window)

• Tamponade & Pericardial DiseaseComing soon

F.3.bConstrictive pericarditis — pericardiectomy

• Tamponade & Pericardial DiseaseComing soon

F.4Ischemic heart disease — risk factors, O₂ balance, ACS, PCI, CABG (off-pump, MIDCAB, robotic), conduits

• Ischemic Heart Disease & RevascularizationComing soon

F.5.aRare cardiac diseases — neoplastic (benign/malignant)

• Neoplastic Disorders & Cardiac TumorsIn development

F.5.b-dInfiltrative, storage, endomyocardial diseases

• ▶Endocarditis & Rare/Infiltrative Cardiac DiseaseWatch

F.5.eCTEPH and pulmonary thromboendarterectomy

• Pulmonary Hypertension & CTEPHComing soon
• PE Management & POCUSRecorded · posting soon

G.1Aortic stenosis — etiologies (subvalvular, valvular), assessment, TAVR vs SAVR, anesthetic mgmt

• ▶Management of Aortic Valve PathologyWatch
• ▶Aortic Valve TEEWatch

G.2Aortic regurgitation — etiologies, assessment, surgical timing, CPB considerations (LV venting, cardioplegia)

• ▶Management of Aortic Valve PathologyWatch

G.3Mitral stenosis — rheumatic vs non-rheumatic, assessment, anesthetic mgmt

• ▶Mitral Valvular Heart DiseaseWatch
• Mitral Valve Assessment TEERecorded · posting soon

G.4Mitral regurgitation — primary vs secondary, Carpentier, acute vs chronic, repair vs replacement, MIS, percutaneous (TEER)

• ▶Mitral Valvular Heart DiseaseWatch
• Structural Mitral ValveComing soon

G.5Tricuspid regurgitation — primary vs secondary, percutaneous & surgical mgmt

• Tricuspid & Pulmonic Valvular Heart Disease TEERecorded · posting soon
• Structural Heart Tricuspid Valve InterventionsComing soon

G.6Tricuspid stenosis — etiologies, assessment, surgical mgmt

• Tricuspid & Pulmonic Valvular Heart Disease TEERecorded · posting soon

G.7Prosthetic heart valves — echo evaluation, complications, paravalvular leak

• Structural Heart LAAO, PVL, ASD/PFO ClosureComing soon

G.8Endocarditis — diagnosis, surgical treatment, complications

• ▶Endocarditis & Rare/Infiltrative Cardiac DiseaseWatch

H.1.a-c, fGeneral considerations — corrected/uncorrected, cyanotic/acyanotic, conduits, repeat sternotomy

• Adult Congenital Heart DiseaseComing soon

H.1.d-ePulmonary hypertension / Eisenmenger; Single ventricle / Fontan physiology

• Single Ventricle / Fontan / Eisenmenger PhysiologyComing soon

H.2Pulmonary valve disease — echo, structural interventions, surgical replacement

• Tricuspid & Pulmonic Valvular Heart Disease TEERecorded · posting soon

H.3.a-cASD, VSD, aortic coarctation

• Adult Congenital Heart DiseaseComing soon
• Structural Heart LAAO, PVL, ASD/PFO ClosureComing soon

H.3.d-fEbstein anomaly, Tetralogy of Fallot, Transposition of the great vessels

• Adult Congenital Heart DiseaseComing soon

I.1Acute aortic syndromes — dissection, IMH, PAU, trauma; Stanford/DeBakey; circulatory arrest, cerebral protection

• ▶Acute Aortic Syndromes & Anesthetic ManagementWatch

I.2Ascending / arch aneurysms — risk factors, Crawford classification, surgical management

• Thoracic Vascular Disease — AneurysmRecorded · posting soon

I.3Descending aortic aneurysms — TEVAR, open repair, OLV, left heart bypass, spinal cord protection (SSEP/MEP, CSF drainage)

• Thoracic Vascular Disease — AneurysmRecorded · posting soon
• Lung Isolation / One-Lung VentilationComing soon

J.1Advanced arrhythmia identification and management

• Electrophysiology / Perioperative DysrhythmiasComing soon

J.2Pacemaker insertion — PPM/ICD, CRT, leadless, S-ICD, perioperative CIED mgmt, lead extractions

• Pacemakers & ICDsComing soon
• ▶Temporary Epicardial PacemakersWatch

J.3Ablations — SVT, AF/flutter, convergent procedure, VT

• EP Procedures: ICDs, Ablation, Laser LeadsComing soon

J.4Left atrial appendage occluder devices

• Structural Heart LAAO, PVL, ASD/PFO ClosureComing soon
• Cardioversion & LAAO DevicesIn development

J.5Cardioversion — pharmacologic, electrical

• Cardioversion & LAAO DevicesIn development

J.6Radiation safety

K.1Pulmonary — advanced vent modes, ARDS, TRALI, liberation from mechanical ventilation

• Postop Care / Mechanical Ventilation / TRALI / ARDSComing soon

K.2Cardiac — arrhythmias, graft dysfunction, tamponade, LV/RV/biventricular failure, vasoplegia

• Post-Op ICU CareComing soon
• Early Postoperative Management of Heart TransplantComing soon

K.3Hematologic — coagulopathy management, return to OR

• ▶Blood ConservationWatch

K.4Pain control — sedation, multimodal analgesia, regional anesthesia, chest wall nerve blocks (US anatomy)

• ▶Pain ManagementWatch
• Regional Anesthesia for Cardiac SurgeryComing soon

K.5.aDelayed emergence — stroke, seizure

• Perioperative CNS Dysfunction, Protection, MonitoringRecorded · posting soon

K.5.b-cPostoperative cognitive dysfunction; Delirium

• Postoperative Delirium & POCD in Cardiac SurgeryIn development

L.1Research methodology / statistical analysis — design, conduct, data interpretation

• Research Methodology / QI / Patient SafetyComing soon

L.2Practice management — cost, OR staffing, population health, informatics, AI/ML, documentation/coding/billing

• Practice Management, Coding & Career TopicsComing soon

L.3Quality improvement and patient safety — errors, human factors, crisis mgmt, QI design, performance assessment, change mgmt

• Research Methodology / QI / Patient SafetyComing soon

L.4Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion — surgical outcomes, barriers, bias, interventions, DEI in workplace and academia

• Healthcare Disparities & DEI in Cardiac AnesthesiaComing soon

L.5Healthcare disparities — SDOH, maternal, ICU

• Healthcare Disparities & DEI in Cardiac AnesthesiaComing soon

L.6.a-eEthics & medico-legal — professionalism, consent/autonomy/DNR, malpractice, HIPAA, certification, research ethics

• Ethics & Medico-legal IssuesComing soon

L.6.fClinician wellness and self-care — burnout, sleep deprivation, disability adaptations, substance abuse