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| May 12 - 16, 2008 | | | Adult Echocardiography |
| | Description: | The Adult Echocardiography courses provide an introduction to basic cardiac ultrasound
techniques, including two-dimensional and m-mode echocardiography and spectral and color flow
Doppler. A combined lecture and hands-on porcine heart dissection format provides coverage of
relevant cardiac anatomy. An introduction to basic ultrasound and Doppler physics is followed
by an overview of normal and abnormal patterns as well as quantitative analysis. Pathophysiology
relevant to common cardiac diagnoses is covered in a systematic fashion. While brief overviews
of advanced techniques such as transesophageal and stress echocardiography are provided, the
emphasis is on fundamental and practical aspects of adult echocardiography. There are several
interpretation workshops and a guided self-assessment section in an extensive syllabus with lecture
summaries and reprints provided to each participant. Several small-group scanning labs are
conducted using equipment from major manufacturers to provide practical “hands-on” experience.
William O. Ntim, MB, ChB, Director; Pam Burgess, RDCS, RDMS, RVT, Coordinator
Learner Objectives
At the conclusion of this continuing medical education activity, the participant should be
better able to:
• Identify the basic sonographic anatomy and physiology of the cardiovascular system.
• Interpret the fundamental physical principles of cardiac ultrasound.
• Discuss pathophysiology and echocardiographic diagnoses of common adult cardiac disorders.
CME Credits: 31 Fee: $1,395 | | | Location: | Center for Medical Ultrasound Winston-Salem, NC USA | | | Contact Name(s): | Jennifer Dutrow, Registrar | | | Director(s): | Frederick Kremkau, PhD | | | Sponsor: | Wake Forest University School of Medicine | | | Phone: | 800-277-7654 or 336-716-4505 | | | Fax: | 336-716-2447 | | | Email: | cmu@wfubmc.edu | | | Web Address: | www.cme.northwestern.edu | | | | | | | | |
| May 19 - 23, 2008 | | | Intro to 2D/M-Mode Echocardiography and Cardiac Doppler/Color Flow Imaging |
| | Description: | At the completion of the program the participant should be able to: Identify and analyze the basics of cardiac anatomy/physiology. Perform a routine 2D/M-Mode/Doppler (pulsed-wave, continuous wave and Color Flow imaging) echocardiographic examination and appropriate measurements. Identify normal/abnormal characteristics of 2D cardiac anatomy and explain the role of cardiac Doppler and the necessary qualitative/quantitative measurements. Discuss the ultrasound findings associated with valvular heart disease, cardiomyopathies, ischemic heart disease (CAD), pericardial disease and cardiac masses. Assess cardiac Doppler/color indications, applications, normal/abnormal waveform characteristics, Doppler measurements and color characteristics in the adult patient. Apply the information discussed in a clinical setting, under supervised conditions, until an accepted level of proficiency has been achieved. Increase knowledge and confidence to perform and/or interpret examinations. | | | Location: | Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute St. Pete Beach, FL USA | | | Contact Name(s): | Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute Customer Care Specialist | | | Director(s): | Lori Green, BA, RT, RDMS, RDCS, RVT | | | Sponsor: | Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute | | | Comments: | 40.0 AMA PRA Category 1 CME Credits | | | Phone: | 1-800-619-1900 or (727)363-4500 | | | Fax: | (727)363-0811 | | | Email: | learn@gcus.com | | | Web Address: | www.gcus.com | | | | | | | | |
| May 19 - 22, 2008 | | | Vascular Ultrasound: A Foundation to Build From |
| | Description: | A four-day comprehensive course in vascular ultrasound designed for cardiologists, echocardiographers, radiologists, radiology sonographers and those cross-training in vascular ultrasound. Areas of focus include duplex of the extracranial carotid arteries and peripheral arteries and veins, and renal arteries and kidneys. Taught through lectures featuring actual case studies, ample time is set aside each afternoon for practical hands-on scanning of live models. Participants will learn techniques for detecting and quantifying disease in the carotid arteries, peripheral arteries and veins, abdominal aorta, renal arteries and kidneys. Interpretive skills are developed through case presentations and interpretation sessions. The course offers a comprehensive overview, from the patient’s referral, clinical history, physical assessment, to the final interpretation.
| | | Location: | Pacific Vascular Institute for Continuing Medical Education Bothell, WA USA | | | Contact Name(s): | Diane Fields | | | Director(s): | Keith Fujioka, RVT | | | Sponsor: | PVICME | | | Comments: | This course satisfies 28 hours of SVU CME credit for technologists and Physicians. | | | Phone: | 425 398 7772 | | | Email: | dfields@pacificvascular.com | | | Web Address: | www.pvicme.com | | | | | | | | |
| May 22 - 25, 2008 | | | Sights and Sounds of Echocardiography in the Heart of the Big Apple |
| | Description: | This program is a premier education venue for echocardiologists, sonographers, fellows in training, and cardiologists in clinical practice. This is held in joint sponsorship with the American Society of Echocardiography, whose goal is to serve the educational needs of its members. The program will be redesigned yearly to accommodate the evolving needs of inquisitive attendees. It is also an opportunity to review material prior to certification examinations in echocardiography for physicians and sonographers.
Topics include quantitative echocardiography, valvular and ischemic heart disease, stress echocardiography, advances in imaging in coronary disease, state-of-the-art and clinical applications of transesophageal echocardiography, diastology, physiological disease management, and myopericardial diseases. At no additional charge, Special Workshops are available on focused topics of interest to the general as well as speciality participants.
UNIQUE FEATURES: Workshops which encourage one-on-one interaction. Efforts will be made to introduce the clinical applications using new technology, however, there is no hands-on experience provided. Detailed syllabus materials will be provided. | | | Location: | JW New York Marriott Marquis New York, NY USA | | | Contact Name(s): | Sheila Fick/Sheryl Dohrmann | | | Director(s): | Bijoy Khandheria, MD, FESC, FACC, FASE/Itzhak Kronzon, MD, FESC, FACC, FAHA, FASE, FACP * | | | Sponsor: | ASE & UltraEcho, Ltd. In Cooperation with Mayo Clinic & New York University School of Medicine | | | Comments: | * Additional Directors: Roberto M Land, MD, FACC, FAHA, FESC, FASC/Natesa G Pandian, MD, FACC A maximum of 28.5 AMA PRA Category 1 credits are available for this course. | | | Phone: | 507-266-6703 or 507-284-0536 | | | Fax: | 507-266-7403 | | | Email: | echocme@mayo.edu | | | Web Address: | www.asecho.org | | | | | | | | |
| Jun 7 - 11, 2008 | | | 19th Annual ASE Scientific Sessions |
| | Description: | The five-day program includes invited lectures, manufacturers’ exhibits, symposia, case reviews, and both oral and poster presentations describing original work. The featured speakers are national and international leaders and teachers in the field of cardiovascular ultrasound and allied disciplines. | | | Location: | Metro Toronto Convention Centre Toronto, ON CAN | | | Contact Name(s): | Joy Traynor | | | Director(s): | Mani A Vannan, MBBS | | | Sponsor: | ASE | | | Phone: | 919-861-5574 | | | Fax: | 919-787-4916 | | | Email: | jtraynor@asecho.org | | | Web Address: | www.asecho.org | | | | | | | | |
| Jun 23 - 25, 2008 | | | Introduction to Carotid Duplex/Color Flow Imaging |
| | Description: | At the completion of the program the participant should be able to: Identify the anatomy/physiology of the cerebrovascular system. Discuss Doppler/color physics and be able to (sonographers) apply these principles to optimize system controls or (physicians) utilize this information for identifying technical errors which may result in misdiagnosis. Perform routine scan protocols, and Doppler calculations in a complete carotid duplex/color examination. Identify normal/abnormal spectral Doppler/ color characteristics; explain methods for obtaining quantitative information and state the diagnostic relevance of each measurement. Desscribe and characterize plaque and other pathology associated with cerebrovascular disease. Discuss Intima-Media Thickness measurements and evaluation and their clinical significance as a screening method for cardiovascular disease. Apply the information discussed in a clinical setting, under supervised conditions until an accepted level of proficiency has been achieved. Increase knowledge and confidence to perform and/or interpret examinations. | | | Location: | Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute St. Pete Beach, FL USA | | | Contact Name(s): | Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute Customer Care Specialist | | | Director(s): | Lori Green, BA, RT, RDMS, RDCS, RVT | | | Sponsor: | Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute | | | Comments: | 24.0 AMA PRA Category 1 CME Credits | | | Phone: | 1-800-619-1900 or (727)363-4500 | | | Fax: | (727)363-0811 | | | Email: | learn@gcus.com | | | Web Address: | www.gcus.com | | | | | | | | |
| Jun 26 - 27, 2008 | | | Introduction to Peripheral Vascular Duplex/Color Flow Imaging |
| | Description: | At the completion of the program the participant should be able to: Identify the anatomy/physiology of the upper and lower extremity venous and arterial systems. Discuss Doppler/color physics and be able to (sonographers) apply these principles to optimize system controls or (physicians) utilize this information for recognizing technical errors which may result in misdiagnosis. Perform routine scan protocols & document Doppler waveforms for arterial & venous evaluations of the lower extremity. Perform routine scan protocol for upper extremity venous evaluation. Identify normal/abnormal spectral Doppler/color characteristics & waveform characteristics for identifying arterial & venous disease. Explain methods for obtaining quantitative information & the diagnostic relevance of each measurement. Recognize image characteristics of acute versus chronic DVT. State the indications and applications of indirect testing methods for lower arterial disease. Apply the information discussed in a clinical setting, under supervised conditions until an accepted level of proficiency has been achieved. Increase knowledge and confidence to perform and/or interpret examinations. | | | Location: | Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute St. Pete Beach, FL USA | | | Contact Name(s): | Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute Customer Care Specialist | | | Director(s): | Lori Green, BA, RT, RDMS, RDCS, RVT | | | Sponsor: | Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute | | | Comments: | 16.0 AMA PRA Category 1 CME Credits | | | Phone: | 1-800-619-1900 or (727)363-4500 | | | Fax: | (727)363-0811 | | | Email: | learn@gcus.com | | | Web Address: | www.gcus.com | | | | | | | | |
| Jun 29 - Jul 6, 2008 | | | Echo Alaska: Appropriate Use of Cardiovascular Ultrasound in Clinical Cardiology |
| | Description: | What is New:
*Appropriate Use of Echocardiography
*Basic & Advanced Hemodynamics in the Echocardiography Laboratory
*3-D Echocardiography | | | Location: | Norwegian Pearl Seattle, WA USA | | | Contact Name(s): | American Society of Echocardiography | | | Director(s): | Bijoy Khandheria, MD, FESC, FACC, FASE/A Jamil Tajik, MD, FACC/James Seward, MD, FACC, FASE | | | Sponsor: | ASE | | | Comments: | Reduced Registration for ASE Members. Special Cruise Rates, Preferred Cabins for Registered Participants Credits for Sonographers & Physicians (CME, ARDMS, CCI) | | | Phone: | 919-861-5574 | | | Fax: | 919-787-4916 | | | Email: | jtraynor@asecho.org | | | Web Address: | www.asecho.org | | | | | | | | |
| Jun 29 - Jul 6, 2008 | | | 5th Annual Echo Alaska: Appropriate Use of Cardiovascular Ultrasound in Clinical Cardiology |
| | Description: | Topics To Be Covered:
*Valvular Heart Disease
*Ischemic Heart Disease
A maximum of 19.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits are available for this course.
*Heart Failure and Resynchronization
*Myocardial/Pericardial Disease
*New Technologies Made Easy
*Applying Guidelines Into Practice
OBJECTIVES:
Upon completion of this program, attendees should be able to:
*Recognize the role of 2-D, 3-D, Doppler, color flow, Doppler myocardial imaging in different cardiovascular diseases.
*Interpret and apply guidelines of ASE, ACC/AHA in clinical practice.
*Acquire familiarity with procedures and potential limitations and applications associated with Doppler, color flow, Doppler myocardial, strain rate imaging.
*Select the technique best suited to optimize biventricular pacing for resynchronization.
*Apply increased reading skills in the interpretation of 2-D, Doppler, color flow, tissue Doppler, strain rate studies and avoid errors.
*Recite knowledge on the use of echocardiographic procedures in heart failure, ischemic heart disease, and valvular heart disease.
*Apply optimal report generation in various cardiovascular diseases.
*Use Echo/Doppler information in clinical decision-making. | | | Location: | Norwegian Pearl Seattle, WA USA | | | Contact Name(s): | Sheryl Dohrmann/Sheila Fick | | | Director(s): | Bijoy Khandheria, MD, FESC, FACC, FASE/A Jamil Tajik, MD, FACC/James Seward, MD, FACC, FASE | | | Sponsor: | ASE and UltraEcho, Ltd. | | | Comments: | Roundtrip from Seattle, stops in Alaska and Canada. | | | Phone: | 507-266-6703 or 507-284-0536 | | | Fax: | 507-266-7403 | | | Email: | ultraecho@ctsinc.com | | | Web Address: | www.ctsinc.com/EchoAlaska2008.htm | | | | | | | | |
| Aug 3 - 6, 2008 | | | 13th Annual Mountain Course Success with Failure: New Strategies for the Evaluation and Treatment of Congestive Heart Failure |
| | Description: | Success with failure is appropriate for cardiologists, primary care providers & hospitalists, nurse practitioners and nurses providing care for patients with heart failure.
This course will feature up-to-date presentations on the evaluation and treatment of congestive heart failure. New diagnostic tools, drugs, and devices will be reviewed along with their role in specific clinical situations. Integreation of guidelines and clinical management will be highlighted. The program format includes interactive case-based discussions, surgical and medical perspectives, debates, and small group discussions, surgical and medical perspectives, debates, and small group sessions to ensure a lively and relevant educational opportunity for all participants.
Attendance ath this Mayo course does not indicate nor guarantee competence of proficiency in the performance of any procedures which may be discussed or taught in this course. | | | Location: | Fairmont Chateau Whistler Whistler, BC CAN | | | Contact Name(s): | Deborah Feils | | | Director(s): | Brooks S Edwards, MD/Barry L Karon, MD/Richard J Rodeheffer, MD | | | Sponsor: | Mayo Clinic | | | Comments: | There are a maximum of 20.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits available for this course. | | | Phone: | 800-283-6296 or 507-266-0677 | | | Fax: | 507-538-0146 | | | Email: | cvcme@mayo.edu | | | Web Address: | www.mayo.edu/cme | | | | | | | | |
| Aug 10 - 14, 2008 | | | 22nd Annual Echocardiographic Symposium at Vail - New Technologies, Live Scanning, & Clinical Decision Making |
| | Description: | This four-day symposium is an intensive & comprehensive review of state-of-the-art echocardiography to a wide variety of cardiovascular disorders & will have an emphasis on introduction of new technologies & how to use echocardiographic information for the care of our patients. The central location & presentation schedule are intended to allow the participants to balance the educational aspects of the program with a summertime family vacation in the beautiful Rocky Mountains. This symposium will stress the integration of all echocardiography techniques into the comprehensive ultrasound examination. Particular emphasis will include new technologies, Doppler hemodynamics, tissue Doppler, diastology, transesophageal echocardiography, & heart failure (myocardial & pericardial disease) including cardiac resynchronization therapy. There will be live scanning of patients with various CV disorders, which will be coordinated with Doctor Lawrence W. Gaul of the Vail Clinic. This ssession will emphasize the importance of comprehensive echocardiographic acquisition & managementdecision based on echocardiographic data.
There will be ample time each afternoon foar the participant to enjoy a multitude of summertime activites in ths picturesque & relaxing environment. | | | Location: | Vail Marriott Mountain Resort & Spa Vail, CO USA | | | Contact Name(s): | Sheryl Dohrmann | | | Director(s): | George M Gura, Jr, MD, FACC/Fletcher A Miller, Jr, MD, FACC, FAHA, FASE/Jae K Oh, MD, FACC, FAHA | | | Sponsor: | American Society of Echocardiography & Echo Vail, Inc., in cooperation with the Mayo Clinic | | | Comments: | There are a maximum of 24.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits available for this educational activity. | | | Phone: | 507-266-6703 | | | Fax: | 507-266-7403 | | | Web Address: | www.asecho.org | | | | | | | | |
| Sep 8 - 12, 2008 | | | Intro to 2D/M-Mode Echocardiography and Cardiac Doppler/Color Flow Imaging |
| | Description: | At the completion of the program the participant should be able to: Identify and analyze the basics of cardiac anatomy/physiology. Perform a routine 2D/M-Mode/Doppler (pulsed-wave, continuous wave and Color Flow imaging) echocardiographic examination and appropriate measurements. Identify normal/abnormal characteristics of 2D cardiac anatomy and explain the role of cardiac Doppler and the necessary qualitative/quantitative measurements. Discuss the ultrasound findings associated with valvular heart disease, cardiomyopathies, ischemic heart disease (CAD), pericardial disease and cardiac masses. Assess cardiac Doppler/color indications, applications, normal/abnormal waveform characteristics, Doppler measurements and color characteristics in the adult patient. Apply the information discussed in a clinical setting, under supervised conditions, until an accepted level of proficiency has been achieved. Increase knowledge and confidence to perform and/or interpret examinations. | | | Location: | Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute St. Pete Beach, FL USA | | | Contact Name(s): | Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute Customer Care Specialist | | | Director(s): | Lori Green, BA, RT, RDMS, RDCS, RVT | | | Sponsor: | Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute | | | Comments: | 40.0 AMA PRA Category 1 CME Credits | | | Phone: | 1-800-619-1900 or (727)363-4500 | | | Fax: | (727)363-0811 | | | Email: | learn@gcus.com | | | Web Address: | www.gcus.com | | | | | | | | |
| Sep 29 - Oct 1, 2008 | | | Introduction to Carotid Duplex/Color Flow Imaging |
| | Description: | At the completion of the program the participant should be able to: Identify the anatomy/physiology of the cerebrovascular system. Discuss Doppler/color physics and be able to (sonographers) apply these principles to optimize system controls or (physicians) utilize this information for identifying technical errors which may result in misdiagnosis. Perform routine scan protocols, and Doppler calculations in a complete carotid duplex/color examination. Identify normal/abnormal spectral Doppler/ color characteristics; explain methods for obtaining quantitative information and state the diagnostic relevance of each measurement. Desscribe and characterize plaque and other pathology associated with cerebrovascular disease. Discuss Intima-Media Thickness measurements and evaluation and their clinical significance as a screening method for cardiovascular disease. Apply the information discussed in a clinical setting, under supervised conditions until an accepted level of proficiency has been achieved. Increase knowledge and confidence to perform and/or interpret examinations. | | | Location: | Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute St. Pete Beach, FL USA | | | Contact Name(s): | Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute Customer Care Specialist | | | Director(s): | Lori Green, BA, RT, RDMS, RDCS, RVT | | | Sponsor: | Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute | | | Comments: | 24.0 AMA PRA Category 1 CME Credits | | | Phone: | 1-800-619-1900 or (727)363-4500 | | | Fax: | (727)363-0811 | | | Email: | learn@gcus.com | | | Web Address: | www.gcus.com | | | | | | | | |
| Oct 2 - 3, 2008 | | | Introduction to Peripheral Vascular Duplex/Color Flow Imaging |
| | Description: | At the completion of the program the participant should be able to: Identify the anatomy/physiology of the upper and lower extremity venous and arterial systems. Discuss Doppler/color physics and be able to (sonographers) apply these principles to optimize system controls or (physicians) utilize this information for recognizing technical errors which may result in misdiagnosis. Perform routine scan protocols & document Doppler waveforms for arterial & venous evaluations of the lower extremity. Perform routine scan protocol for upper extremity venous evaluation. Identify normal/abnormal spectral Doppler/color characteristics & waveform characteristics for identifying arterial & venous disease. Explain methods for obtaining quantitative information & the diagnostic relevance of each measurement. Recognize image characteristics of acute versus chronic DVT. State the indications and applications of indirect testing methods for lower arterial disease. Apply the information discussed in a clinical setting, under supervised conditions until an accepted level of proficiency has been achieved. Increase knowledge and confidence to perform and/or interpret examinations. | | | Location: | Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute St. Pete Beach, FL USA | | | Contact Name(s): | Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute Customer Care Specialist | | | Director(s): | Lori Green, BA, RT, RDMS, RDCS, RVT | | | Sponsor: | Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute | | | Comments: | 16.0 AMA PRA Category 1 CME Credits | | | Phone: | 1-800-619-1900 or (727)363-4500 | | | Fax: | (727)363-0811 | | | Email: | learn@gcus.com | | | Web Address: | www.gcus.com | | | | | | | | |
| Oct 15 - 18, 2008 | | | Pediatric Cardiology 2008 Board Review Course |
| | Description: | The 2008 Pediatric Cardiology Board Review Course will be a comprehensive state-of-the-art review of all aspects of pediatric cardiology. Well known experts in the fields of Pediatric Cardioloty, Adult Congenital heart Disease, Cardiac Anesthesia, Cardiac Pathology, and Cardiovascular Surgery as well as specialists in Medical Genetics, Infectious Diseases, Pulmonary medicine, and Critical Care, will provide in-depth lectures and case presentations. This course will cover the wide spectrum of subspecialty content important to individuals preparing for certification in Pediatric Cardiology. A "board format" question and answer session will be held each evening to review the daily course content as well as hone the participant's test-taking skills. Although this course is designed to prepare the pediatric cardiology subspecialist for board certification or recertification, it will also provide the practicing pediatric cardiologist, adult cardiologist, or primary care physician with a comprehensive review of the most up-to-date knowledge and newest scientific advances in our field. | | | Location: | Mayo Clinic Rochester, MN USA | | | Contact Name(s): | Mayo Clinic of Continuing Medical Education | | | Director(s): | Benjamin W Eidem, MD, FACC, FAAP, FASE - Frank Cetta, MD, FACC, FASE - Anthony C Chang, MD, MBA, MPH | | | Sponsor: | Mayo Clinic | | | Comments: | Contact Mayo Clinic for further information & available CME credits | | | Phone: | 800-323-2688 or 507-284-2509 | | | Fax: | 507-284-0532 | | | Email: | cme@mayo.edu | | | Web Address: | www.mayo.edu/cme | | | | | | | | |
| Oct 17 - 18, 2008 | | | Abdominal Vascular Course |
| | Description: | This two-day course is designed for physicians and technologists seeking intensive training in duplex scanning of the abdominal vasculature. Course includes lectures, demonstrations, and ample hands-on instruction. Participants are instructed on abdominal vascular testing procedures to include: detection and quantification of lesions in the renal and mesenteric arteries, assessment for abdominal aortic aneurysm and dissections, evaluation of end organs including the kidneys, liver and spleen, and evaluation of patients with portal hypertension and porto-systemic shunts. Interpretive skills are developed through case study presentations in all areas of abdominal vascular testing using the most advanced and accepted methods. Patient models with interesting abdominal vascular findings are used during each hands-on session whenever possible, with emphasis on the most successful scanning views for visualizing the abdominal vasculature. | | | Location: | Pacific Vascular Institute for Continuing Medical Education Bothell, WA USA | | | Contact Name(s): | Diane Fields | | | Director(s): | Norma J. Vandenberghe, RN, RVT | | | Sponsor: | PVICME | | | Comments: | PVICME designates this educational activity for a maximum of 14 category 1 credits for Physicians and Techonologists | | | Phone: | 425 398 7772 | | | Email: | dfields@pacificvascular.com | | | Web Address: | www.pvicme.com | | | | | | | | |
| Oct 22 - 25, 2008 | | | 18th Annual Cases in Echocardiography |
| | Description: | This advanced course is designed to provide tha clinician with an update on two-dimensional, Doppler, stress, and transesophageal echocardiography. It is noa a "how-to" course, but instead will concentrate on the application of echocardiography in clinical decision making.
The program consists of a large numcer of clinical cases which illustrate the problems cardiologists commonly encounter. Multiple choice questions addressing the clinical utility and limitations of echocardiography follow each case. In addition, faculty present "rapid fire" and "unknown" cases. The audience is also encouraged to bring unknown cases which will be shown during a special session.
Special breakout sessions are devoted to the interpretation of Doppler hemodynamics, Doppler tissue and strain rate imaging, stress echocardiography, congenital heart disease, and intraoperativ echocardiography.
Special breakout sessions are devoted to the interpretation of Doppler hemodynamics heart disease, and intraoperative echocardiography.
This course is designed to encourage maximum sudience participation and interaction with the facility. | | | Location: | Napa Valley Marriott Hotel & Spa Napa, CA USA | | | Contact Name(s): | Deborah Feils | | | Director(s): | Fletcher A Miller, Jr, MD, FACC, FAHA, FASE/Rick A Nishimura, MD, FACC/Heidi M Connolly, MD, FACC | | | Sponsor: | American Society of Echocardiography and Mayo Clinic | | | Comments: | There are a maximum of 20.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits available for this course. | | | Phone: | 507-266-0677 or 800-283-6296 | | | Fax: | 507-538-0146 | | | Web Address: | www.asecho.org | | | | | | | | |
| Dec 8 - 12, 2008 | | | Intro to 2D/M-Mode Echocardiography and Cardiac Doppler/Color Flow Imaging |
| | Description: | At the completion of the program the participant should be able to: Identify and analyze the basics of cardiac anatomy/physiology. Perform a routine 2D/M-Mode/Doppler (pulsed-wave, continuous wave and Color Flow imaging) echocardiographic examination and appropriate measurements. Identify normal/abnormal characteristics of 2D cardiac anatomy and explain the role of cardiac Doppler and the necessary qualitative/quantitative measurements. Discuss the ultrasound findings associated with valvular heart disease, cardiomyopathies, ischemic heart disease (CAD), pericardial disease and cardiac masses. Assess cardiac Doppler/color indications, applications, normal/abnormal waveform characteristics, Doppler measurements and color characteristics in the adult patient. Apply the information discussed in a clinical setting, under supervised conditions, until an accepted level of proficiency has been achieved. Increase knowledge and confidence to perform and/or interpret examinations. | | | Location: | Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute St. Pete Beach, FL USA | | | Contact Name(s): | Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute Customer Care Specialist | | | Director(s): | Lori Green, BA, RT, RDMS, RDCS, RVT | | | Sponsor: | Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute | | | Comments: | 40.0 AMA PRA Category 1 CME Credits | | | Phone: | 1-800-619-1900 or (727)363-4500 | | | Fax: | (727)363-0811 | | | Email: | learn@gcus.com | | | Web Address: | www.gcus.com | | | | | | | | |
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