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• YONA SHABANI MDACHIStudent12 Sept 2026, 17:25

  In this week 2 I learn alot of things but most impressive is that how the LV it play the grea role of works as a pump generating pressure and ejecting a volume of blood • LV performance is a result of cardiac contractility (inotropic state) as well as 2 independent loading This is one of things interesting to me to know it

• DORICE REMMYStudent12 Sept 2026, 05:04

  Good morning, Professor. Looking back on this week, I realise I no longer see an echocardiogram the way I did in week 1. The most useful lesson for me was learning to pause before calling something abnormal; normal variants like the Eustachian valve or crista terminalis appear in up to 1–3% of studies, and recognising them takes patience, experience, and knowledge. I also found myself thinking differently about measurements: it's not just about getting an EF as the number, but about doing it the right way, tracing the endocardium carefully for Simpson's, keeping the M-mode cursor perpendicular to the septum. When I learned to score the 16 segments and compute the Wall Motion Score Index, it suddenly connected the image to the coronary anatomy in a way that showed me that knowing coronary anatomy is also crucial to making a diagnosis. What I hope to carry into the hands-on sessions is to optimise the image first, measure systematically, and confirm every finding in more than one window and even with different transducers before committing to a diagnosis, to avoid misdiagnosis and confusion. Also, I will build a consistent scanning routine that, for every study: first a qualitative sweep looking for normal variants (Eustachian valve, crista terminalis, lipomatous septum) before I label anything abnormal; then chamber measurements using the correct method for the question; then global function (biplane Simpson's for LV, TAPSE + tissue Doppler for RV, etc.); and a segment-by-segment wall motion assessment with the WMSI calculation. I think an accurate echo comes less from memorising numbers and more from the discipline, experience and knowledge we bring to each study, stating the method used alongside the value, so that the number always carries its context.

• LAZARO L. LEWALEStudent9 Sept 2026, 19:27

  Greatings, Thank You Prof for the updates and for quiz 1, at first, was getting difficult to log in but later on , with the help of my fellow I was able to log in and complete the week 1 quiz. I also appreciate the organization of the materils, and the feedbacks given in this forum, I enjoyed all the sessions including the anatomy of the heart and the blood vessels which added some more knowledge on top of the tradditional heart anatomy that I've ever come across before this session. The best echocardiographic view doesnot depend only on the sonographer experience but also on adhering to all the basic echocardiographic principles (incl. good preparation of both, the machine and the patient, and all manouvres done during Echocardiography). Now heading to wk 2. Thank you,

• NYANG'HU HOYANGAStudent9 Sept 2026, 19:12

  Hello prof.i have joined late , but i saw the materials are very clear and understandable though i have missed previous sessions

• SAMWELI LAZARO ISSACKStudent9 Sept 2026, 14:32

  Dear Prof/Dr and fellow students of the Basic echocardiography short course, Good evening! I would like to share what I learned during the first week of ( Basic short course of the Echocardiography). I learned about the anatomy of the heart and large blood vessels, as well as how the assessment of the heart's condition depends on the Echocardiographic windows, views, and Patient poisoning. I also learned about proper care and handling of the Echocardiography machine, starting with ourselves as users. We should to follow the recommended guidelines and procedures, such as PPM.

• PETER GASPER MALEMBEKAStudent9 Sept 2026, 05:03

  Hello Professor, I'm delighted to join this course, before commencing this ECHO course, i didn't have a clear clarity on the ECHO reflectivity, and good positioning technique and windows, which entirely helps in obtaining good ECHO images. By now so far, I'm happy about the lecturers given, they are very clear, easy to learn and well organised slides. I would like to comment on the ECHO window lecture by Prof Chillo; As it is important to position the patient well as to acquire a good image. For instance in PLAX WINDOW, a patient has to lie on his/her left decubitus to get a good image than when in supine, as this helps to attain the echo image well by not tilting more posterior, on display images may appear with for shortening, we can get more of the apex than a true image with RV, IVS, LV and posterior wall of the LV well displayed. Thank you.

• NOOREIN ABDULGHAFOOR OMARStudent9 Sept 2026, 03:54

  Greetings, I would like to appreciate the sessions of week one; they are really eye-opening to ECHO, starting from the anatomy of the heart to ECHO windows, ECHO views,patient position nanf sonographer position, caring for the machine, and the manoeuvres we do to get a good image. I am eager to learn more in week two.

• MARYAM MUSSA JUMAStudent8 Sept 2026, 17:51

  Hello Professor, the most important step in obtaining a good echocardiographic image is to understand the anatomy of the heart and its structures. Knowing different windows also helps determine what to look for. This has really changed my mind indeed! ECHO windows, view,& positioning: from positioning the client to obtain proper views helps a lot on better images, different techniques to perform on different views needs skilled personnel and much practices on it which needs the anatomy beforehand. On how to take care of the machine its important for its longer use, i have learnt a lot. Thank you a lot for simplified lectures, and well understood.

• Professor Pilly ChilloProfessor8 Sept 2026, 12:04

  Hello Salum, I have asked Dorice to do that. I will give her all your contacts. She will reach out to you all.

• SALUM DANKEN LISAStudent8 Sept 2026, 11:37

  Hello Professor, it would be helpful if we could get the link to join the students’ whatsp group so that we can share the Textbook of Echocardiography with everyone as u said during session

• YONA SHABANI MDACHIStudent8 Sept 2026, 09:57

  I failed to join the session because I dont see the link

• NIXON MASELEStudent8 Sept 2026, 08:20

  Sorry can I have a passcode for Zoom meeting

• YONA SHABANI MDACHIStudent8 Sept 2026, 08:17

  I dont see the link to join the sessio

• MARYAM MUSSA JUMAStudent8 Sept 2026, 07:37

  Thank you prof, but i have concern the link if it could be when touched its takes straight to the link would help much. Im getting difficulties, it was the same with Quiz on my side.

• Professor Pilly ChilloProfessor8 Sept 2026, 06:07

  Dear Participants, the "live" session will begin at 11am, for an hour. The link has been posted under "announcements" See you then!

• HANNAH MOOREStudent8 Sept 2026, 04:10

  Good morning Professor and fellow colleagues. I am learning a lot from the lessons . The physics of echo is interesting. I am hoping to understand it some more. I have also learnt how positioning the patient is important in acquiring good images.

• STELLA AMBROSEStudent7 Sept 2026, 22:23

  Hello Professor, hello my fellow students am glad to be here in this platform for the purpose of learning and acquiring knowledge on Basic Echocardiography imaging. I have gone through the recent session and have gained some ideals The most important thing to obtain good echocardiography imaging is Proper patient positioning and the choice of the probe also how to place the probe during examination in order to obtain good standard views, so image quality depends on the operator’s knowledge, techniques and the type of machine especially the one with good resolution During examination appropriate depth, gain, focus and width is more important for good image Adjusting the machine settings for each patient is important depending on the size /morphology of the patient is mandatory however good contact to the probe should be maintained with adequate ultrasound gel hence too much gel will reduce the efficiency of the probe I have learnt how to care the probe and the machine in general My thinking has changed after learning that to acquire a good echocardiography image you have to understand the normal anatomy of the heart first then differentiate from the pathological one to have a proper diagnosis. So anatomical knowledge, Patient positioning, correct probe manipulation, machine optimization and continuous assessment of the image quality is the must to know And I have understood that small change in angling the probe, rotation or depth significantly will improve my visualization of cardiac structures for accuracy interpretation Am eager to reach on the work on hand session for gaining more knowledge and competence

• ABEL AMON MAHWELAStudent7 Sept 2026, 11:51

  Hallo Professor ‎ ‎I would like to sincerely express my appreciation for the recent sessions on the Physics of Ultrasound and Echocardiography, as well as the Basic Echocardiography session on Probes and Choices. I found both sessions highly informative, well-organized, and particularly helpful in strengthening my foundation in echocardiography. ‎ ‎The session on ultrasound physics was especially valuable to me because it introduced and clarified fundamental concepts that are essential for understanding how ultrasound imaging works. I gained a much better understanding of sound waves, frequency, wavelength, propagation, attenuation, acoustic impedance, and the interaction between ultrasound and tissues.I also found the explanation of the different echocardiographic imaging modes, including B-mode, M-mode ‎ ‎The discussion of artifacts was also important in helping me appreciate why some findings may appear on an ultrasound image and how they should be understood. ‎ ‎The session on echocardiography probes and their selection further expanded my understanding. I learned about the different types of transducers used in echocardiography, including phased-array, 3D, transesophageal, and intracardiac probes, and how their design and applications differ according to the clinical purpose. I particularly appreciated learning how probe selection influences image acquisition and the type of examination that can be performed. ‎ ‎Overall, these sessions have significantly improved my understanding and confidence in echocardiography. Concepts that initially seemed unfamiliar are now becoming much clearer, and I feel better prepared to understand the practical aspects of image acquisition and interpretation. ‎ ‎I would also like to thank you for the quiz and learning activities, which provided an excellent opportunity to assess my understanding and identify areas where I still need to improve. I look forward to the upcoming sessions and to continuing to develop my knowledge and practical skills in echocardiography under your guidance. ‎ ‎Thank you very much, Professor, for your time, patience, and commitment to teaching us.

• DORICE REMMYStudent7 Sept 2026, 09:02

  Good morning, Professor, I want to express my sincere gratitude for the recent sessions, which I found both enlightening and well-structured. Each session was delivered with remarkable clarity, and although the audio volume was occasionally a little low, I was nonetheless able to follow along comfortably. These sessions have been immensely helpful in building my understanding of echocardiography. Prior to them, I had virtually no background in the physics of ultrasound or echocardiography, including data acquisition and storage, and the proper care of the echo machine. My familiarity with echo views, windows, and the normal appearances of echocardiographic features was also equally limited. I am grateful to say that these sessions have not only filled many of those gaps but have also deepened my confidence in the subject. I would also like to thank you for the quiz, which gave me a valuable measure of how much I have truly absorbed. It was a helpful and honest reflection of my progress so far. I look forward eagerly to the sessions ahead and to continuing this rewarding learning journey under your guidance. With warm regards and appreciation, thank you, Professor.

• Professor Pilly ChilloProfessor7 Sept 2026, 05:51

  Dear Maryam, the lectures will be uploaded today. Thanks for noting

• MARYAM MUSSA JUMAStudent7 Sept 2026, 04:45

  Good morning prof, i dont find learning materials for todays sessions.

• SETH ABEDNEGOStudent6 Sept 2026, 19:27

  Hello my colleagues, hopefully you are doing well; Before this course, I thought that the most important thing in obtaining a good echocardiographic image was using a good ultrasound machine and getting a clear image. After this week's lessons, my understanding has changed. I learned that obtaining a reliable ECHO examination depends on several factors, including correct patient positioning, proper transducer placement, image optimization, and the use of appropriate echocardiographic windows. The lecture on Echocardiographic Windows influenced me the most. I learned that the parasternal, apical, subcostal, and suprasternal windows provide different views of the heart. Choosing the correct window is important because it allows the sonographer/cardiographer to visualize specific cardiac structures accurately and obtain reliable measurements. I also learned that even a small change in probe position or angle can improve image quality significantly. This lecture helped me understand that a reliable ECHO examination is not only about having good equipment but also about knowing how to use the correct windows and techniques to obtain accurate diagnostic information. Not only that but also care of equipment contribute much on image quality production. Thank you 🙏

• LISA DAVID KYAMARISIStudent6 Sept 2026, 18:38

  Greetings everyone, I appreciate the opportunity to share my insights and reflections on this week's lectures. Before starting this course, i believed that the obtaining a good echocardiographic image depends heavily on the operator's skills and techniques while scanning however, the lectures have helped me learn that there are a lot of factors to consider with reference to this context. The lecture on Echo-reflectivity has been quiet an eye opener to my end, i have learned how the concept of Acoustic impedance affects sound wave transmission and reflection and that dense materials will have greater acoustic impedance which will make them more echogenic and appear whiter on the screen and that how we can pick up on pathologies such as calicifications and effusions among others. For instance a calcified valve will be denser and thus have higher acoustic impedance and hence appear whiter as compared to other non-calcified structures, also the understanding of this concept has helped me understand the reason why use the echo windows so as to avoid structures with greater acoustic impedance that will interfere with sound wave transmission due to greater resistance for example bones which ahve high acoustic impedance. Another interesting new thing i have learned is about the attitudinally and morphological methods of describing the anatomy of the heart. This wasn't easy to grasp at first but after carefully revising around it, it all made sense, that there are situations such as in TAPVR where the pulmonary veins drain into the systemic veins or right atrium instead o fthe left atrium and there fpr the without understanding this concept we can mistake structures. But the morphological descriptions helps to define the structures more accurately. I completely agree with my colleague's take on the choice of probe to use and scanning technique being crucial during echocardiography. Understanding how the various arrangements of the piezoelectric elements can offer different probes their beam direction and use overall, the different types of scanning techniques ,also the importance of proper positioning of the patient to get the appropriate image. Thank you for this opportunity.

• Professor Pilly ChilloProfessor6 Sept 2026, 17:18

  Dear Participants! I am reading your comments and they show you are engaged with the training materials. Looking forward to reading more comments about the week 1 learning materials. Any questions/queries will be responded to, keep the discussion on!

• YONA SHABANI MDACHIStudent6 Sept 2026, 16:50

  The quiz was nice bt very tacticle, it makes me to read more and more on ECHO windows and positioning

• MARY BETHOD METHODStudent6 Sept 2026, 15:48

  Hello everyone Thankyou for this opportunity to share my thoughts. Before starting this course i thought that obtaining a good ECHO imaging only depend on a correct probe selection with scaning techique, but after this good lectures i realise that not only probe selection and scanning techique can give a good ECHO imaging. After this week my thingking changed and i learned that patient position, knowledge of utrasound physics, scaning window combine with probe selection as well as knowing the anatomy of the heart are very important on obtaining the image quality. Thank you.

• JACKSON GODLOVE DUMAStudent6 Sept 2026, 10:31

  Good afternoon, everyone i would like to appreciate nices sessions of this week, as they have a great impact in my knowledge with regards to ECHO,as before this course i thought the most important factors in getting a good echo image was using a high-quality USS machine and having basic ECHO skills. After completing this week sessions my understanding has changed , and i now know that obtaining good echocardiogram images depends largely on the sonographer knowledge of cardiac anatoy, correct positioning of client, appropriate probe positioning, and appropriate ECHO window the lecture on echo window ,views and patient posiotining had the greatest impact on my understanding as it demonstrate even with best echo machine, poor positioning and incorrect echo window can results to poor images and incorrect interpretation,I also learned that adjusting the patient's position, such as using the left lateral decubitus position, can significantly improve image quality.

• YONA SHABANI MDACHIStudent5 Sept 2026, 13:49

  Thank you Prof

• Professor Pilly ChilloProfessor5 Sept 2026, 04:10

  Dear Yona, yes I agree, and it will be improved. Use the pdf lecture as well. Any issue not clear, post to the platform and will be responded to. More questions when you come for face-to-face sessions. All the best!

• YONA SHABANI MDACHIStudent4 Sept 2026, 07:51

  The audio on some of the slides is too low like of this on Normal echocardiogram

• LISA DAVID KYAMARISIStudent3 Sept 2026, 19:55

  Greetings Prof. Thank you so much for the materials. Things that i learned that i didn't know before include the physics of ultrasound, acoustic impedance and its effects on how different structures are seen as well as the 5 stages of epidemiological transitions among others. Looking forward to learning more.

• COSTANTINE ALOYCE MTAJUStudent3 Sept 2026, 13:18

  Hello chief, i have seen the materials very understandable and clear. Looking forward for the zoom meeting on the 8th of september thank you.

• WAZIRI MKUWILIStudent2 Sept 2026, 15:17

  I have seen the material and they are clear

• Professor Pilly ChilloProfessor1 Sept 2026, 17:23

  Dear All, thank you for the positive comments, and I am happy that you are finding your way through the platform. It is a new platform, so your comments matters a lot. Coming Thursday this week, you should start discussing the learning materials. What you have learned that you did not know before? what surprised you? or just explaining to the class how you understand a specific topic. Any comment matters! So, continue with the learning and I will come up with more specifics on Thursday!

• VENANCE EMMANUEL MSWELOStudent1 Sept 2026, 15:10

  Well noted prof, looking forward at meeting with the tutor on the 8th day of September. Once again thank you.

• VENANCE EMMANUEL MSWELOStudent1 Sept 2026, 15:09

  Well noted prof. The learning materials are quite detailed and very explanatory. I take this opportunity to appreciate and submit my genuine thanks.

• SETH ABEDNEGOStudent1 Sept 2026, 09:48

  Thanks prof pilly chillo for the good clarification, may God bless you🙏

• Professor Pilly ChilloProfessor1 Sept 2026, 02:47

  Hello Seth, and others the learning materials are actually recorded videos, which you will find at the end of each pdf lecture attached under "published materials". I hope this clarifies. There will be only one "live" online discussion with the Tutors per your timetable set as: MEETING WITH THE TUTORS - LIVE ZOOM CLASS on 8 Sept 2026, 11:00 · ONLINE LECTURE. Please also familiarize with the insert timetable. All the best! Lecturer: Professor Pilly Chillo

• SETH ABEDNEGOStudent31 Aug 2026, 07:46

  Sorry chief, I would like to ask: which platform/modality is used to join the online class lecture? Up to now, I still haven’t understood.

• ABEL AMON MAHWELAStudent31 Aug 2026, 07:29

  Hello prof I have seen the materials and able to download them

• STELLA AMBROSEStudent30 Aug 2026, 16:41

  Hello, Chief. I have seen the provided materials, currently am going through it. its understandable and the videos are audible

• MARYAM MUSSA JUMAStudent30 Aug 2026, 08:40

  Hello Prof, I have joined late, but I'm gonna catchup with learning materials. Thank you

• Professor Pilly ChilloProfessor23 Aug 2026, 12:10

  Thank you Lazaro for confirming this. I will continue uploading all lectures and materials for the Online Training. The active online training will begin on 31st August. All the best!

• LAZARO L. LEWALEStudent23 Aug 2026, 08:03

  Dear Prof, I have seen the materials and able to download them, they very clear, audible and understandable.

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