Learning Objectives

Understand the Anatomy and Spectrum of Atrioventricular Septal Defects (AVSD): Gain a comprehensive understanding of the anatomical structures involved in AVSD and how the defect varies between complete and partial forms.
Master Echocardiographic Assessment for AVSD: Learn to assess AVSD using echocardiography, including pre-surgical and post-surgical evaluations, with a focus on identifying key anatomical features and potential complications.
Recognize the Clinical and Surgical Implications of AVSD: Understand the clinical significance of AVSD in patients, including associations with Down syndrome, and the timing and methods of surgical repair, including considerations for valve competence and regurgitation.

Meet Our Presenter

Justin O'Leary

Queensland Children's Hospital, Brisbane, Australia

Justin trained in adult echocardiography at the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital in Sydney. He gained further training in congenital heart disease in London at the Heart Hospital where he later became lead echocardiographer in Adult Congenital Heart Disease. Justin is now currently based at the Queensland Children’s Hospital in Brisbane where he is the senior paediatric cardiac scientist.

Atrio-Ventricular Septal Defects – Justin O’Leary

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