Congenital Imaging

The Congenital Imaging course will run from 20 – 21 May 2025 in Windsor. This Course will be available in-person only. Join us for an immersive two-day course designed for cardiac surgeons eager to refine their surgical planning through the implementation of imaging techniques. This course will explore the role of echocardiography, CT, and MRI in optimizing decision-making and surgical outcomes in complex congenital heart disease. With interactive discussions and a hands-on session, participants will gain practical insights into further integrating imaging into their workflow.

20 – 21 May 2025
Windsor, UK
In Person

Event Information

DATE/DURATION

20 – 21 May 2025 (2 day course)
LOCATION

Windsor, UK
COURSE DIRECTORS

L Galletti, Rome
J Hoerer, Riemerling
R Iacobelli, Rome
COURSE FORMAT

In-person interactive lectures
Surgical case videos
Hands-on simulation sessions
COURSE FEE

This course is available in-person only.

Registration fees include all sessions, breaks, lunch and dinner on Tuesday 20th May.

Registration Fees:
Members: €395 inclusive of VAT
Non-Members: €495 inclusive of VAT
TARGET AUDIENCE

Skills Level 2 – Residents in the final years of training and surgeons at the beginning of independent practice.

Surgeons in practice (who work with congenital heart disease), and who want to familiarize themselves with augmented and virtual reality techniques

Cardiologists who are actively involved in the pre-op diagnosis, intra and post op assessment of surgical treatment of complex congenital heart disease.

Radiologists who are actively involved in the pre-op diagnosis and post op assessment of surgical treatment of complex congenital heart disease.

EACTS Academy terms and conditions

course registration

Programme and faculty subject to change.

10:00	Innovative Imaging Techniques in Complex CHD Welcome and introduction L Galletti, Rome
	Session 1: Advanced Echocardiographic Techniques for Complex CHD
10:10	1. State-of-the-art Echocardiography for CHD: Advances in 3D and 4D echocardiography. From real-life examples of advanced imaging techniques
10:40	MRI in CHD: Beyond the basics. From key sequences for CHD assessment to flow and function analysis
11:10	CT in CHD: When and how to use it
11:40	Advanced reconstruction techniques and role of 3D printing for surgical planning
12:30	LUNCH
	Session 2: LVOT Obstruction (including Coarctation) – integrating Echo, MRI and CT insights
13:30	Imaging LVOT Obstruction: Multi-Modality perspectives
14:00	Planning for intervention: Imaging insights for LVOT and Coarctation. Identifying critical anatomical landmarks
14:30	Surgical vs. Interventional approaches
15:00	Case discussions: Imaging-Guided Decision-Making
	Session 3: Atrioventricular Septal Defects: Navigating Complexity
15:30	Pre-surgical imaging for AVSD repair: Assessing valve morphology and ventricular geometry
16:00	Intermediate form of AV canal: Just a simple lesion?
16:30	Case-based learning: Challenging AVSD scenarios
17:00	Hands-on workshop
	Interactive anatomical laboratory session in Virtual Reality on: 1. Common AV canal 2. LVOTO
18:00	CLOSE

	Refashioning Surgical Decision-Making
	Session 4: Conotruncal Anomalies: From Double Outlet Right Ventricle (DORV) to Transposition of the Great Arteries (TGA)
09:00	Defining great vessel malposition and simplifying related surgical challenges
09:30	Echo Assessment of Great Vessel Malposition, Outflows and Coronary Arteries: detailed 2D/3D echo protocols, common pitfalls and how to avoid them
10:00	Complex TGA with LVOTO and RVOTO: Imaging Considerations: from identifying features critical for surgical decision-making to the integration of echo, MRI and CT findings
10:30	Clinical cases: Imaging-Guided Management of Conotruncal Anomalies
11:00	BREAK
	Session 5: Valve Disease in Children and Adolescents: A Comprehensive Insight
11:15	Echo Assessment: 2D and 3D. Key parameters for valve function and structure assessment & advanced imaging techniques for challenging cases
11:45	Role of other Imaging Modalities in valve disease: Comparing MRI and CT in assessing valve morphology and hemodynamics and specific scenarios where each modality excels
12:15	Simulation of Valve Repair: A virtual and hands-on approach
12:45	Clinical Cases: Imaging and intervention in valve disease
13:15	LUNCH
	Session 6: Hands-On Workshop
14:15	Interactive anatomical laboratory session in Virtual Reality on: 3. Malposition of Great Arteries 4. Congenital Valve disease
16:15	CLOSE

Congenital Imaging

Event Information

Course Programme

Tuesday 20 May

Wednesday 21 May

Faculty

Lorenzo Galletti

Jürgen Hörer

Roberta Iacobelli