Nicolas Merke @nmerke.bsky.social · 26/02/2026Starke Stimmen für die AG 5 Nucleus-Wahl der @DGK_org geht es um mehr als nur Positionen – es geht um die strategische Weiterentwicklung unserer Fachdisziplin #echosky meets Future ✅ Expertise auf höchstem klinischem Niveau ✅ Leidenschaft für die Lehre ✅ Fokus auf den wissenschaftlichen Nachwuchs 000
Reposted by Nicolas MerkeNicolas Merke @nmerke.bsky.social · 11/02/2026For you if you are dealing with LVAD carriers Echo usually very demanding 👉 take a look here to our review www.mdpi.com/2308-3425/13... 011
Nicolas Merke @nmerke.bsky.social · 11/02/2026For you if you are dealing with LVAD carriers Echo usually very demanding 👉 take a look here to our review www.mdpi.com/2308-3425/13... 011
Nicolas Merke @nmerke.bsky.social · 04/02/2026Liebe Freunde*innin der @dgk-org.bsky.social lasst uns die #echosky Zukunft gestalten mit Elena Romero Dorta als stellvertretende Sprecherin der AG 5 Elena steht für den Weg in die Zukunft zur Stärkung der Bildgebung E – Education 👉 strukturierte Ausbildung, Simulation, Hands-on, digitale Lehre 020
Nicolas Merke @nmerke.bsky.social · 29/01/2026🚨Safe the date next #echofirst edition of #3DEchoBerlin 22.01. - 24.01.2027 👊 Faculty will have some 🆕 members 👉 stay tuned 👊 program will have some 🆕 topics 👉 stay tuned 010
Nicolas Merke @nmerke.bsky.social · 16/01/2026🚨 Last chance! Online registration for #3DEchoBerlin closing soon ⏳ 🫀 Advanced 3D Echo 🎓 EBAC accredited – 23 CME points Join from anywhere. Don’t miss it. All talks on demand available after the workshop 👉 Register now: shorturl.at/5TsHN Program 👉 shorturl.at/7pAvE 010
Nicolas Merke @nmerke.bsky.social · 07/01/2026And more 😎Imager’s Masterclass – How to excel in special situations in the OR and cath lab 👉Interactive Case Presentations – Real cases, real learning 010
Nicolas Merke @nmerke.bsky.social · 07/01/2026What you get: 👉Advanced Echo Essentials – Core concepts for everyday practice 👉Mitral & Tricuspid Valves and RV Function 👉Insights into 3D imaging and UEA use in the ICU 👉oHCM: A Real Heart Team Discussion 👉Multidisciplinary perspectives on complex cases 021
Nicolas Merke @nmerke.bsky.social · 07/01/2026You wanted #echocardiography hands-on 3D Echo? So did everyone else 😎 🟥 3 days hands-on → FULL 🟧 2 days (no hands-on) → 10 seats left 🟩 Online → unlimited Act fast. #3DEchoBerlin 🫀 ℹ️ shorturl.at/hneIb Register here 👉 shorturl.at/u6Hwlshorturl.at 000
Nicolas Merke @nmerke.bsky.social · 02/11/20253D #echosky is crucial for diagnostic to plan therapy Workshop by @DHZB_Akademie 23.01. - 25.01.2026 will deep dive into this and beyond 👉 shorturl.at/Feu2mProgram 👉Registration 🔗 dhzb-akademie.de/course/3d-wo... 🗣️Language: english 🪑& 💻Attending: onsite & online 🫳Hands on: GE & Philips (TomTec) 052
Nicolas Merke @nmerke.bsky.social · 25/08/2025The afternoon will bring the heart team on the floor discussing cases. Highlight for sure the imager in the next session when showing how to use 3D in several different situations. Finally on Day 3 real hands 🙌 on with GE & Philips systems (workstation). 🫵 lnkd.in/eWskntkH 🫵 lnkd.in/egK7Tnv4lnkd.inLinkedInThis link will take you to a page that’s not on LinkedIn 020
Nicolas Merke @nmerke.bsky.social · 25/08/2025Day 2 will Focus on TV & RV function Again live knob clicking but this time usin new Philips machine Before lunch break we will look into oHCM After lunch we will bring the attention towards ICU topics and how Advanced Echo is helpful e.g. 👉subcostal window for 3D and again 👉 contrast Echo in ICUlnkd.inLinkedInThis link will take you to a page that’s not on LinkedIn 120
Nicolas Merke @nmerke.bsky.social · 25/08/2025After lunch we will focus on MV by answering several important questions as how 👉stress tests can help to unveil severity 👉 how translumination helps to see even small prolapse 👉 screening for M TEER & how to use M TEER even in mixed mitral valve 👉 closing looking again at intracardiac masseslnkd.inLinkedInThis link will take you to a page that’s not on LinkedIn 110
Nicolas Merke @nmerke.bsky.social · 25/08/2025Before the lunch break there is a clinical case corner looking at 👉combined AR & MR, 👉showing how TTE is helpful even if MR jet is eccentric and last but not least looking at 👉intra cardiac masses using echo contrastlnkd.inLinkedInThis link will take you to a page that’s not on LinkedIn 110
Nicolas Merke @nmerke.bsky.social · 25/08/2025Looking for deep dive into advanced #echocardiography ? 👉 23.01. - 25.01.2026 we have great international speaker to guide into the world of Advanced Echo Starting with 👉 practical Basics followed by a quick live knob clicking on GE machine showing how to get Mitral valve meaningfully nicelnkd.inLinkedInThis link will take you to a page that’s not on LinkedIn 132
Nicolas Merke @nmerke.bsky.social · 13/03/2025Look at Aortic ring and aorta ascendens 👉in dilatation central jet due to central coaptation defect 3D: To identify numbers of cusp and cusp position 020
Nicolas Merke @nmerke.bsky.social · 13/03/20252D: 👉Look at cusp numbers and leaflet position using aortic annulus as reference plane bicuspid in the younger patients or tricuspid 👉prolapse of RCC 👉Folding of RCC 👉Torn Fenestration (look for oscillating parts in LVOT) 👉Cusp restriction 110
Nicolas Merke @nmerke.bsky.social · 13/03/2025Structural Integrity 👉LVEDS? 👉LV EF / GLS Why? seen by 2D & 3D TTE first often no need for TEE in diagnostic work up TEE needed if TTE inconclusive usually to look at valve morphology not for severity grading 110
Nicolas Merke @nmerke.bsky.social · 13/03/2025👉look at LV volumes > RV Volumes as a simple byproduct of LV EF a parameter we all believe in 👉look at forward LVOT & RVOT stroke volume 👉ALWAYS CALCULATE REG. FRACTION AS WE CAN, OFTEN NO NEED TO CALL FOR CMR TO TELL HOW MUCH AND BE HONEST IF YUO DO TEE ON HOW YUO GRADE SEVERITY 110
Nicolas Merke @nmerke.bsky.social · 13/03/2025👉PHT < 200 ms marks severe AR, but be aware of VTI trace, AR v max at least 4m/s, careful if jet is eccentric 👉GL asking for vena contracta best in LPLAX > 6 mm 👉Aorta descending flow reversal important to 👀 at, be careful in aneurysm as reversal flow may be less but still severe AR! 110
Nicolas Merke @nmerke.bsky.social · 13/03/2025How much AR is there? 👉GL do recommend PISA & regurgitation volume & fraction MANY PITFALLS (N. Merke MR & PISA can be applied also for AR) 👉 shorturl.at/O24x3shorturl.at 110
Nicolas Merke @nmerke.bsky.social · 13/03/2025How to ace severity grading of aortic regurgitation using TTE #echofirst Follow standardized echo protocol answering the following questions: ❓ How much ❓Structural integrity ❓Why 184
Nicolas Merke @nmerke.bsky.social · 08/03/2025#3DEchoBerlin Advanced #echofirst Workshop focussing on 3D in #VHD #HF #ICU Echo 23.01. - 25.01.2026 Fantastic esteemed faculty members will share knowledge Case presentations Stay tuned we will go online 🔜 @DHZB_Akademie DHZC Charitemedia.tenor.coma man in a suit and tie is standing in front of a crowd of people with the words `` save the date '' .ALT: a man in a suit and tie is standing in front of a crowd of people with the words `` save the date '' . 274
Reposted by Nicolas MerkeKardioklick @kardioklick.bsky.social · 23/01/2025I just registered last minute for the advanced #echofirst course hosted by my dear friend @nmerke.bsky.social with truly superb faculty. The online participation fee is an unmatched bargain for a course at this level. Please join! shorturl.at/fs4wrshorturl.atAdvanced Echocardiography techniques in structural heart disease and heart failureIn this workshop we will highlight the use of 3D echocardiography in special clinical settings from guiding medical therapy to mechanical support. 042
Reposted by Nicolas MerkeNicolas Merke @nmerke.bsky.social · 18/12/20243D Workshop 24.01.- 26.01.2025 in Berlin 2 days filled with world class speakers diving deep into Heart Valve Disease & Heart failure focusing on 3D Day 3 real Hands on doing 3D post processing 👇🏼Registration link (onsite and online): dhzb-akademie.de/en/course/adva… 176
Nicolas Merke @nmerke.bsky.social · 23/12/2024EBAC 20 points for attending online our #echofirst 3D Workshop 👉 🔗:bit.ly/3DEchoBerlin 🗓️ 24.01. - 25.01.2025 💶 € 100,00 👊🌎Speaker 🔈 English spoken All attendees receive Registration Of course still onsite seats available including hands 🙌 on training 041
Nicolas Merke @nmerke.bsky.social · 21/12/2024www.instagram.com/stories/drme...instagram.comLogin • InstagramWelcome back to Instagram. Sign in to check out what your friends, family & interests have been capturing & sharing around the world. 000
Nicolas Merke @nmerke.bsky.social · 18/12/20243D Workshop 24.01.- 26.01.2025 in Berlin 2 days filled with world class speakers diving deep into Heart Valve Disease & Heart failure focusing on 3D Day 3 real Hands on doing 3D post processing 👇🏼Registration link (onsite and online): dhzb-akademie.de/en/course/adva… 176
Nicolas Merke @nmerke.bsky.social · 06/12/2024#3DEchoBerlin is back #echocardiography #EchoSky All faculty will have time to elaborate& unveil their secrets in #3D while talking about #HVD and #HF topic given 🗓️24.01. - 26.01.2025 on-site or online 🏥 Deutsches Herzzentrum der Charité #DHZC, Berlin ➡️ dhzb-akademie.de/course/3d-wo...dhzb-akademie.de3D Workshop - Advanced EchocardiographyIn this workshop we will highlight the use of 3D echocardiography in special clinical settings from guiding medical therapy to mechanical support. 0113
Nicolas Merke @nmerke.bsky.social · 30/11/2024#EchoSky Echocardiography in acute heart failure #HF at Masterclass @dhzcharite by @DHZB_Akademie starting with basics 062
Nicolas Merke @nmerke.bsky.social · 29/11/2024How smoke looks like with echocaardiography #EchoSky #3DEcho 1146
Nicolas Merke @nmerke.bsky.social · 29/11/2024#3DEchoBerlin 👉 24.01. - 26.01.2025 👉 course language English 👊 on site & online attendance possible 👊 Program: shorturl.at/TGlj3 👊 Register here: shorturl.at/fs4wr 021
Reposted by Nicolas MerkeNicolas Merke @nmerke.bsky.social · 25/11/2024How to approach combined regurgitation as MR & AR by echocardiography #EchoSky #volumetry is always key 076
Nicolas Merke @nmerke.bsky.social · 28/11/2024🔈Join us 👉 24.01. - 26.01.2025 #3DEchoBerlin 🎤 course language English 👊 on site & online attendance possible 👊 Program: shorturl.at/TGlj3 👊 Register here: shorturl.at/fs4wr All lectures will offer tips and tricks how to use #echofirst #3D #UEA #STI 030
Nicolas Merke @nmerke.bsky.social · 28/11/2024#EchoSky showing the use of #AdvancedEcho #UEA in Aortic Valve replacement with elevated gradients #3DEchoBerlin 0114
Nicolas Merke @nmerke.bsky.social · 27/11/2024#EchoSky shortcut to make the valve 3D nice #3DEchoBerlin 🫵 www.dhzb-akademie.de/course/3d-wo... 031
Nicolas Merke @nmerke.bsky.social · 27/11/2024#EchoSky #3DEchoBerlin 24.01. - 26.01.2025 3D Workshop on advanced echocardiography in #HF & #VHD 👊 International faculty will focus on given topic by offering always step by step 👊 Day 3 real hands on with KOL 🎤 English spoken 👊 Program: shorturl.at/TGlj3 👊 Register here: shorturl.at/fs4wr 151
Nicolas Merke @nmerke.bsky.social · 26/11/2024How to do 3D of RV #EchoSky #3DEchoBerlin #Volumetrics 084
Nicolas Merke @nmerke.bsky.social · 26/11/2024#EchoSky #CardioSky Join us in Berlin 24.01. - 26.01.2025 at DHCZ when echo KOL just finished #EuroEcho by #EACVI will return to Berlin #3DEchoBerlin all about 3D & more 094
Reposted by Nicolas MerkeNicolas Merke @nmerke.bsky.social · 16/11/2024#3DEchoBerlin #echofirst #3D Workshop by @DHZB_Akademie is happening again Day 3 hands on with real 3D to learn and dive deep in MV& TV as well as LV & RV 👉 24.01. - 26.01.2025 👉 language English 👊 on site & online attendance possible 👊 Program: shorturl.at/TGlj3 👊 Register here: shorturl.at/fs4wrshorturl.atDHZB AkademieDie DHZB Akademie bündelt moderne Aus-, Fort- und Weiterbildungsprogramme mit Schwerpunkt auf das Feld der Herz-Kreislauf-Gesundheit. 3146
Nicolas Merke @nmerke.bsky.social · 26/11/2024How to assess symptomatic SMR with echocardiography #EchoSky if #MR at rest isn´t impressive? short handgrip shows 👉 ⬆️ of MR Jet with flow convergence Zone 👉 ⬇️ in forward Stroke volume 👉 often ⬆️ in pulm. pressure (here not shown) If assessing PISA need to avoid pitfalls 👊 shorturl.at/W7kZ7 1155
Nicolas Merke @nmerke.bsky.social · 25/11/2024How to approach combined regurgitation as MR & AR by echocardiography #EchoSky #volumetry is always key 076
Nicolas Merke @nmerke.bsky.social · 25/11/2024Heart failure is one of the most important pathologies we do face everyday 29.11. - 30.11.2024 at DHZC organized by DHZB Akademie shorturl.at/T27bB #EchoSky #CardioSkydhzb-akademie.deBerlin Masterclass: Acute and Severe Heart Failure - DHZB AkademieFor this two-day masterclass, we have put together an exciting program aimed at experienced echocardiographers. Sign up here. 0104
Reposted by Nicolas MerkeNicolas Merke @nmerke.bsky.social · 17/11/2024www.abcimaging.org/wp-content/u...abcimaging.org 042
Nicolas Merke @nmerke.bsky.social · 24/11/2024not we go more in detail to go for 3D by using always more than 1 dataset and take care of landmarks 000
