8. The Newly Implanted Heart Valve - The SLICK System

TEE Time Episode 8: Evaluating Newly Implanted Heart Valves with the SLICK System   In this episode of TEE Time, Dr. Andreas Plackis introduces the SLICK evaluation system for assessing newly implanted heart valves during cardiac surgery. The focus is on stented bioprosthetic and mechanical valves, covering key assessment points such as the sewing ring, leaflet function, insufficiency, collateral injury, and kinetics. Dr. Plackis provides detailed guidelines and visual examples to ensure a thorough yet efficient evaluation process immediately after removing the aortic cross clamp and coming off cardiopulmonary bypass. Emphasis is placed on systematic approaches and using tools like checklists to maintain focus and accuracy under high-pressure conditions.   00:00 Introduction to Episode 8: The Newly Implanted Heart Valve 00:46 Clinical Question and Focus of the Episode 01:24 Importance of Systems and Checklists 02:11 Understanding the SLICK Evaluation 04:17 S: Sewing Ring Assessment 05:10 L: Leaflet Evaluation 05:57 I: Insufficiency Check 10:14 C: Collateral Injury Examination 12:07 K: Kinetics of the Valve 14:42 Practical Tips and Conclusion 16:22 Preview of Next Episode and Closing Remarks   Keywords: SLICK valve evaluation, prosthetic valve TEE, paravalvular leak, bileaflet mechanical valve, stented bioprosthetic valve, valvular insufficiency, leaflet excursion, TEE mitral evaluation, TEE aortic valve exam, cardiopulmonary bypass weaning, valve kinetics, post-valve replacement TEE protocol, valve-related collateral injury, dimensionless index, intraoperative echo workflow. #TEE #Echocardiography #Anesthesia #Cardiology #CriticalCare #EmergencyMedicine #Sonographer #CardiacSurgery #FOAMed #POCUS #Ultrasound #Anesthesiology #Perioperative #CardiacAnesthesia #AnesthesiaPodcast #Anesthesiology #Echo #Surgery #AdvancedTEE #PerioperativeTEE #TTE #Sonography #CABG #TEETime #TransesophagealEchocardiography #CICU #CVICU #ICU #ResuscitativeTEE #ACLS #SLICKValveEvaluation, #ProstheticValveTEE, #ParavalvularLeak, #BileafletMechanicalValve, #StentedBioprostheticValve, #ValvularInsufficiency, #LeafletExcursion, #TEEMitralEvaluation, #TEEAorticValve, #WeaningFromBypass, #ValveKinetics, #PostValveReplacementTEE, #CollateralInjury, #DimensionlessIndex DISCLAIMER: This podcast provides recommendations intended for educational purposes only and should not be used as the sole basis for making medical decisions. The information reflects expert opinions rather than scientifically-verified data, and no express or implied warranties are made regarding its accuracy, completeness, or fitness for any particular purpose. Listeners are encouraged to verify all information independently and consult additional reliable sources. Neither the authors, publishers, nor any parties involved assume responsibility for any errors, omissions, or outcomes resulting from the use of this material. All non-original material featured in this podcast is either used with explicit permission from the copyright owner or is believed to fall under the Fair Use provisions of U.S. copyright law for purposes such as education, commentary, and criticism. If you believe any material has been used improperly, please contact the author directly so the matter can be promptly reviewed and addressed.

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TEE Time is the first-of-its-kind video podcast dedicated to the use of transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) in the perioperative setting. It is specifically designed for anesthesiologists, cardiologists, cardiac surgeons, cardiac sonographers, emergency medicine providers, and cardiac ICU team members. Dr. Andreas Plackis is a triple board-certified, Vanderbilt-trained cardiac anesthesiologist and TEE enthusiast whose mission is to transform perioperative TEE education by delivering high-yield, concise video episodes packed with clinically relevant TEE tips and expert recommendations to elevate your practice. TEE Time episodes take a case-based approach, diving deep into how TEE is best utilized throughout the perioperative setting, including valve repair and replacement, temporary and durable mechanical support, aortic dissection, heart and lung transplants, structural heart interventions, rescue echo, non-cardiac surgery, and much more! If you want to enhance your TEE skills and improve patient care, subscribe now and join on this journey to mastering perioperative TEE! DISCLAIMER: This podcast provides recommendations intended for educational purposes only and should not be used as the sole basis for making medical decisions. The information reflects expert opinions rather than scientifically-verified data, and no express or implied warranties are made regarding its accuracy, completeness, or fitness for any particular purpose. Listeners are encouraged to verify all information independently and consult additional reliable sources. Neither the authors, publishers, nor any parties involved assume responsibility for any errors, omissions, or outcomes resulting from the use of this material. All non-original material featured in this podcast is either used with explicit permission from the copyright owner or is believed to fall under the Fair Use provisions of U.S. copyright law for purposes such as education, commentary, and criticism. If you believe any material has been used improperly, please contact the author directly so the matter can be promptly reviewed and addressed. Keywords: TEE, Echocardiography, Anesthesia, Cardiology, Critical Care, Emergency Medicine, Sonographer, Cardiac Surgery, FOAMed, POCUS, Ultrasound, Anesthesiology, Perioperative, Cardiac Anesthesia, Anesthesia Podcast, Echo, Surgery Podcast, Advanced TEE, Perioperative TEE, TTE, Sonography, PulmCrit, TEE Time, Transesophageal Echocardiography, CICU, CVICU, ICU, Valve, CABG, LVAD, ECMO, CPB, Transplant, Structural Heart, Cardiopulmonary Bypass, Monitoring, Echo Training, Anesthesia Tips, Anesthesia Care, Echo Pearls, Heart Failure, Congenital Heart Disease, Rescue TEE, Imaging Guidance, Echo Techniques, Valve Stenosis, Mitral Stenosis, Aortic Stenosis, Tricuspid Stenosis, Pulmonary Stenosis, Endocarditis, Prosthetic Heart Valve, IABP, Impella, Cardiac Masses, Aortic Dissection, Aneurysm, Heart Transplant, Lung Transplant, Cardiac Tamponade, TEE Imaging, LV Function, RV Function, Gradient Evaluation, Mechanical Support, TEE Contraindications, LV Hypertrophy, Aortic Insufficiency, TAVR, Mitral Clip, Paravalvular Leak, PISA, Ventricular Septal Defect, Atrial Septal Defect, Cardiac Pathology, Intraoperative Monitoring, Echo Training, Anesthesia Tips, Anesthesia Care, Echo Pearls, Heart Failure, Congenital Heart Disease, Rescue TEE, Imaging Guidance, Echo Techniques, Echocardiographer Keywords w/ Hashtag: #TEE #Echocardiography #Anesthesia #Cardiology #CriticalCare #EmergencyMedicine #Sonographer #CardiacSurgery #FOAMed #POCUS #Ultrasound #Anesthesiology #Perioperative #CardiacAnesthesia #AnesthesiaPodcast #Anesthesiology #Echo #Surgery #AdvancedTEE #PerioperativeTEE #TTE #Sonography #PulmCrit #TEETime #TransesophagealEchocardiography #CICU #CVICU #ICU #ResuscitativeTEE #Valve #ACLS