Introduction

The Pathology Synopsis Section of the Toronto General Hospital Department of Anesthesia VIRTUAL TEE web site offers TEE educators and students a valuable online teaching and studying resource. Each pathology synopsis includes:

• A categorized bullet point description of each pathology.
• What echocardiographic features and associated anomalies to look for.
• Numerous 2D / 3D echo videos and photographic images.
• Desktop computer and mobile enabled formats are coming soon.

Open a synopsis page

The Pathology Synopsis Section now has three synopses: sinus of Valsalva aneurysm (SOVA), cardiac myxoma and calcific aortic stenosis. To open a synopsis please select a synopsis from the list below and then click on the button marked "View Synopsis".

Please note: You must have at least version 8 of Adobe's Flash Player installed in order to watch video content.

iPhone Version

Our pathology synopsis section is available for browsing on the iPhone. Click here to open the iPhone version of the sinus of Valsalva aneurysm synopsis.

Note: iPhone OS3.x required to view all content.

Acknowledgements

The development of the content for the SOVA synopsis was the work of the following people:

• Dr. A. Jerath
  Department of Anesthesia and Pain Management, Toronto General Hospital
• Dr. A. Vegas
  Department of Anesthesia and Pain Management, Toronto General Hospital
• Dr. R.J. Cusimano
  Department of Surgery, Toronto General Hospital
• Dr. C. Feindel
  Department of Surgery, Toronto General Hospital
• Dr. M. Mezody
  Division of Cardiology, Mount Sinai Hospital