I am Jan Poelaert from Brussels, Belgium. We often use transdiaphragmatic echocardiography—especially transesophageal echo (TEE)—to better understand what's happening in the left heart, and particularly the right heart, which can be difficult to assess with transthoracic views alone.

Today, I gave a lecture focused on transesophageal echocardiography (TEE)—an advanced approach to cardiac ultrasound performed via the esophagus. It's a powerful tool that allows us to gain detailed insights, especially in critically ill patients where transthoracic windows may be limited.

In addition to the lecture, there are hands-on workshops offered for both beginners and advanced practitioners who want to improve their echocardiography skills.

What I find very encouraging is the strong interest in the beginners' course—we've seen a high number of registrations and enthusiastic participation. This is a great sign, as it shows that many clinicians are motivated to learn and expand their skill sets.

You can really sense it in the workshops: attendees are eager, curious, and engaged, showing a genuine desire to explore different aspects of echocardiography and apply it in their clinical practice.