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| Sep 20 - 22, 2009 | | | 17th Annual Echocardiography for the Sonographer 2009 - Focus on Adult Echocardiography |
| | Description: | This course is designed to provide the sonographer with apractical review of the current uses and limitations of two-dimensional echocardiography, Doppler and color flow imaging in the assessment of adult myocardial and valvular disease. Recent advances in the field of echocardiography including the assessment of systolica and diastolic function, quantitative Doppler, and stress echocardiography will be presented. The lectures will be illustrated with digital image presentations of clinical cases in echocardiography and time has been allowed for registrants to ask questions as well as interact closely with the course faculty. An audience response system will be used during case presentation.
Interactive hemodynamic workshops and case review sessions will be conducted to allow participants the opportunity to apply the principles they are learning.
Participants will receive a comprehensive syllabus and hemodynamic guide for their future reference. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own calsulators to maximize participation in the hemodynamic workshops. | | | Location: | Mayo Clinic Rochester, MN USA | | | Contact Name(s): | Mayo School of Continuing Medical Education | | | Director(s): | Fletcher Miller, MD,/Daniel Borgeson, MD,/Merri Bremer, MEd,RN,/Mark Callahan, MD/Barry Karon, MD | | | Sponsor: | Mayo Clinic | | | Comments: | There are a maximum of 17.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits available for this activity. | | | Phone: | 507-284-2509 | | | Fax: | 507-284-0532 | | | Email: | cme@mayo.edu | | | Web Address: | www.mayo.edu/cme/cardiology | | | | | | | | |
| Jul 23 - 24, 2009 | | | Advanced Cardiac Ultrasound |
| | Description: | At the completion of the program the participant should be able to: Discuss advanced techniques for assessment of valvular disease including 3D imaging and quantification; Explain and apply advanced techniques including 3D for evaluation of left ventricular systolic function; Increase knowledge base in stress echo testing including supine exercise bike, hemodynamic assessment and correlation with other techniques; Discuss how a comprehensive TEE exam is utilized for potential cardiac source of emboli; Describe the role of echocardiography for post surgical evaluation of heart valves, CHF and cardiac intervention procedures; Explain the correlation of complementary cardiac imaging modalities such as CT and nuclear medicine; Increase participant’s knowledge to better perform and/or interpret cardiac ultrasound exams; Apply the information discussed in a clinical setting, ideally under supervised conditions until an acceptable level of proficiency has been achieved. | | | Location: | Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute St. Pete Beach, FL USA | | | Contact Name(s): | 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 | | | | | | | | |
| Jul 27 - Aug 3, 2009 | | | Echocardiography with Doppler |
| | Description: | Course Description:
The eight-day echocardiography ultrasound program is a systematic presentation of echocardiography scanning using an integrated teaching approach of lecture, assigned reading, testing, demonstration, and clinical scanning of models. Didactic training is reinforced through clinical laboratory experience. Hands-on scanning is provided with live models. | | | Location: | Houston, TX Houston, TX USA | | | Contact Name(s): | T Whelan | | | Sponsor: | Advanced Health Education Center | | | Comments: | AMA PRA Cat 1 (64 credits) | | | Phone: | 800-239-1361 | | | Fax: | 713-772-0155 | | | Email: | mail@aheconline.com | | | Web Address: | www.aheconline.com | | | | | | | | |
| Aug 2 - 9, 2009 | | | 6th Annual Echo Alaska |
| | Description: | PROGRAM OVERVIEW:
We invite you to join us on this 7-day cruise sailing roundtrip leaving Seattle, Washington on Sunday, August 2, 2009 and returning Sunday, August 9, 2009. The ship will sail via the Inside Passage to Juneau, Skagway, Glacier Bay National Park, Ketchikan and Victoria, British columbia. Off-shore excursions will be provided upon registration.
Echocardiography is one of the most frequently used technologies in clinical practice. The program is being held in conjunction with the American Society of Echocardiography, whose goal is to serve the educational needs of all who practice the art and science of echocardiography. 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 disease. Participants will have ample time to discuss topics with individual faculty members. A special workshop for sonographers further encourages one-on-one interaction. No hands-on experience will be provided. Detailed syllabus materials will be provided.
TARGET AUDIENCE:
Attendees should have a working knowledge of 2-D/Doppler echocardiography. The probram is designed for adult and pediatrice cardiologists, cardiovascular surgeons, anesthesiologists, radiologists, sonographers, and fellows-in-training.
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.
*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 | | | Director(s): | Bijoy K Khandheria, MD, FACC, FESC, FASE/A. Jamil Tajik, MD, FACC/James B. Seward, MD, FACC, FASE | | | Sponsor: | American Society of Echocardiography & UltraEcho, Ltd. | | | Comments: | There are a maximum of 19.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits. ARDMS and CC"I recognize ASE's certificates and have agreed to honor the credit hours toward their registry requirements for sonographers. | | | Phone: | 507-266-6703 | | | Fax: | 507-266-7403 | | | Email: | ultraecho@ctsinc.com | | | Web Address: | www.ctsinc.com/EchoAlaska2009.htm | | | | | | | | |
| Aug 9 - 13, 2009 | | | The 23rd Annual Echocardiographic Symposium at Vail |
| | Description: | NEW TECHNOLOGIES, LIVE SCANNING, AND CLINICAL DECISION MAKING.
This four-day symposium is an intensive and comprehensive review of state-of-the-art echocardiography to a wide variety of cardiovascular disorders and will have an emphasis on introduction of new technologies and how to use echocardiographic information for the care of our patients. The central location and 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, and heart failure (myocardial and pericardial disease) including cardiac resynchronization therapy. There will be live scanning of patients with various CV disorders, which will be coordinated with Dr. Lawrence W. Gaul of the Vail Clinic. Thiss session will emphasize the importance of comprehensive echocardiographic acquisition and management decision based on echocardiographic data.
There will be ample time each afternoon for the participant to enjoy a multitude of summertime activities in this picturesque and relaxing environment.
A syllabus with lecture summaries and selective reprints will be available to each registered participant. Separate handouts for the workshop sessions on basic and advanced Doppler hemodynamics will be supplied to each registrant. | | | Location: | Vail Marriott Mountain Resort & Spa Vail, CO USA | | | Contact Name(s): | Mayo School of Continuing Medical Education | | | Director(s): | George Gura, Jr., MD, FACC/Fletcher Miller, Jr., MD, FACC, FAHA, FASE/Jae Oh, MD, FACC, FAHA, FASE | | | Sponsor: | Mayo Clinic | | | Comments: | There are a maximum of 25.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits available for this activity. | | | Phone: | 507-284-2509 | | | Email: | cme@mayo.edu | | | Web Address: | www.mayo.edu/cme/cardiology | | | | | | | | |
| Aug 17, 2009 | | | Advanced ECG Interpretation |
| | Description: | Course Description:
Health care providers in today's fast-paced emergency rooms, critical care units, post-anesthesia care units, operating rooms, and telemetry units need to possess ECG interpretation skills that transcend the basics. An informed, systematic approach will ensure the accurate identification of cardiac dysrhythmia and the subsequent application of appropriate treatment protocols.
Attend this seminar and learn to interpret the 12-lead, 15-lead and right-sided ECG in order to distinguish between ischemia, injury, and infarct. Enhance your ability to use axis deviation to detect bundle branch blocks and hemiblocks, and learn how to identify ventricular tachycardias, aberrant rhythms and pre-excitation rhythms. You will leave with a practical approach to interpreting ECGs that you will be able to apply to your practice immediately.
| | | Location: | Sheraton Tucson Hotel & Suites Tucson, AZ USA | | | Contact Name(s): | PESI HealthCare | | | Director(s): | Linda Petersen-Rivera, RN, BSN, MSN | | | Sponsor: | PESI HealthCare | | | Comments: | Please visit website for further information and CME credits. | | | Phone: | 800-843-7763 | | | Fax: | 800-675-5026 | | | Email: | info@pesihealthcare.com | | | Web Address: | www.pesihealthcare.com | | | | | | | | |
| Aug 17 - 21, 2009 | | | Neurovascular Ultrasound (Carotid) with Hands-On Scanning |
| | Description: | This course presents the basic principles of ultrasound physics and
technology as well as anatomy, pathophysiology and hemodynamics regarding the extracerebral circulation. Carotid duplex sonography, color-flow imaging, carotid intima-media thickness measurement, embolus detection and new developments in ultrasonographic methods are presented during both lectures and hands-on scanning lab sessions. The emphasis is on clinical applications, case examples and principles of interpretation. | | | Location: | Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center Winston-Salem, NC USA | | | Contact Name(s): | Program for Medical Ultrasound | | | Director(s): | Charles Tegeler, IV, MD | | | Sponsor: | Wake Forest University School of Medicine | | | Comments: | Appropriate for Cardiologists | | | Phone: | 336-716-4505 | | | Fax: | 336-716-2447 | | | Email: | cmu@wfubmc.edu | | | Web Address: | www.wfubmc.edu/ultrasound | | | | | | | | |
| Aug 18, 2009 | | | Advanced ECG Interpretation |
| | Description: | Course Description:
Health care providers in today's fast-paced emergency rooms, critical care units, post-anesthesia care units, operating rooms, and telemetry units need to possess ECG interpretation skills that transcend the basics. An informed, systematic approach will ensure the accurate identification of cardiac dysrhythmia and the subsequent application of appropriate treatment protocols.
Attend this seminar and learn to interpret the 12-lead, 15-lead and right-sided ECG in order to distinguish between ischemia, injury, and infarct. Enhance your ability to use axis deviation to detect bundle branch blocks and hemiblocks, and learn how to identify ventricular tachycardias, aberrant rhythms and pre-excitation rhythms. You will leave with a practical approach to interpreting ECGs that you will be able to apply to your practice immediately.
| | | Location: | Clarion Hotel Scottsdale Scottsdale, AZ USA | | | Contact Name(s): | PESI HealthCare | | | Director(s): | Linda Petersen-Rivera, RN, BSN, MSN | | | Sponsor: | PESI HealthCare | | | Comments: | Please visit website for further information and CME credits. | | | Phone: | 800-843-7763 | | | Fax: | 800-675-5026 | | | Email: | info@pesihealthcare.com | | | Web Address: | www.pesihealthcare.com | | | | | | | | |
| Aug 19, 2009 | | | Advanced ECG Interpretation |
| | Description: | Course Description:
Health care providers in today's fast-paced emergency rooms, critical care units, post-anesthesia care units, operating rooms, and telemetry units need to possess ECG interpretation skills that transcend the basics. An informed, systematic approach will ensure the accurate identification of cardiac dysrhythmia and the subsequent application of appropriate treatment protocols.
Attend this seminar and learn to interpret the 12-lead, 15-lead and right-sided ECG in order to distinguish between ischemia, injury, and infarct. Enhance your ability to use axis deviation to detect bundle branch blocks and hemiblocks, and learn how to identify ventricular tachycardias, aberrant rhythms and pre-excitation rhythms. You will leave with a practical approach to interpreting ECGs that you will be able to apply to your practice immediately.
| | | Location: | Radisson Hotel Phoenix City Center Phoenix, AZ USA | | | Contact Name(s): | PESI HealthCare | | | Director(s): | Linda Petersen-Rivera, RN, BSN, MSN | | | Sponsor: | PESI HealthCare | | | Comments: | Please visit website for further information and CME credits. | | | Phone: | 800-843-7763 | | | Fax: | 800-675-5026 | | | Email: | info@pesihealthcare.com | | | Web Address: | www.pesihealthcare.com | | | | | | | | |
| Aug 21 - 22, 2009 | | | Dynamic Echocardiography: A Road to Comprehensive Quantification |
| | Description: | This is a premier educational venue for echocardiography in clinical practice. This is held in joint sponsorship with the American Society of Echocardiography, whose goal is to serve the educational needs of all who practice the art and science of echocardiography. The program is designed to accommodate the evolving needs of inquisitive attendees.
Topics covered will include fundamentals of cardiovascular ultrasound, basic and advanced hemodynamics, valvular heart disease, 3-D echocardiography, endocardial/pericardial disease, ischemic heart disease, stress echocardiography, contrast, dyssynchrony, CRT, diastolic function, and new technologies. This course includes, for all topics a special "hands on" computer workshop to teach quantitative echocardiography with real cases.
Unique Features: Individual computer systems will be used to teach each participant how to quantitate all aspects of clinical echocardiography. Workshops are geared to encourage one-on-one interaction. Efforts will be made to introduce the clinical topics using new technologies. Self-assessment questions will be used to gauge outcomes. Detailed syllabus materials will be provided. | | | Location: | The Gleacher Center Chicago, IL USA | | | Contact Name(s): | Jenny Casper | | | Director(s): | Robert Lang, MD/Bijoy Khandheria, MD /James Seward, MD | | | Sponsor: | American Society of Echocardiography & UltraEcho, Ltd. | | | Comments: | There are a maximum of 14.75 AMD PRA Category 1 Credits available for this activity. | | | Phone: | 507-252-9069 | | | Fax: | 507-252-9071 | | | Email: | info@medmeetingsetc.org | | | Web Address: | www.asecho.org | | | | | | | | |
| Aug 22 - 25, 2009 | | | Mayo Echocardiography Review Course for Boards and Recertification |
| | Description: | COURSE DESCRIPTION
Mayo Echocardiography Review Course will provide the cardiologist, echocardiographer, cardiology fellow, and cardiac sonographer with an overview of all aspects of cardiovascular ultrasound with a practical and clinical disease orientated focus. Well-known experts in each field will give in-depth didactic lectures on state-of-the-art subjects in adult echocardiography pertaining particularly to integration of echocardiographic data into clinical practice. Each lecture will be followed by or will include multiple choice type questions and answer sessions facilitated by an instantaneous electronic audience response sytsem. Although this course is designed as a comprehensive review of echocardiography, it will also provide the cardiologist with an update on latest knowledge and advances in clinical echocardiography.
The full practice of adult echocardiography will be reviewed, ranging from understanding how basic ultrasound physics influences clinical imaging, to the latest in quantitative assessment of ventricular and valvular function as well as the clinical application of newer techniques such as strain and strain rate imaging. Special clinical case based sessions will focus on specific diseases such as heart failure, coronary artery disease, and valvular heart disease. Breakout sessions will provide those attendees taking the ASE examination with a focused emphasis on the ASE examination format, physics, MMode and congenital heart disease questions. Those attendees wanting a clinical practice review of echocardiography can attend a breakout session focused on clinical echocardiographic challenges in valvular and coronary artery disease, TEE and new technologies.
Registration is limited to 150 attendees to ensure maximal faculty interaction and an intimate learning environment.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
Upon completion of the program, participants should be able to:
Explain basic physical principles of ultrasound and instrumentation.
Correlate cardiac gross pathology with echocardiographic images.
Evaluate cardiac chamber size, left ventricular systolic and diastolic function and right ventricular systolic function.
Interpret basic M Mode tracings.
Analyze and interpret echocardiographic derived hemodynamic data.
Interpret transesophageal images and distinguish attributes and limitations
versus transthoracic echocardiography.
Evaluate acute and chronic ischemic heart disease using standard and stress
echocardiography.
Diagnose and quantify etiology and severity of native and prosthetic valvular
heart disease.
Distinguish and differentiate causes of heart failure, cardiomyopathies and
pericardial disease.
Diagnose and differentiate cardiac masses.
Diagnose and distinguish diseases of the aorta.
Identify echocardiographic features of systemic disease with associated cardiac
involvement.
Interpret echocardiograms in patients with congenital heart disease.
Integrate newer echocardiographic techniques (3D, tissue Doppler and contrast)
and other imaging modalities (CT/MRI/Nuclear) to complement / supplement standard echocardiography.
Attendance at this Mayo course does not indicate nor guarantee competence or
proficiency in the performance of any procedures which may be discussed or
taught in this course
INTENDED AUDIENCE
This course is intended for cardiologists, echocardiographers, cardiology fellows
and cardiac sonographers.
| | | Location: | Heritage Ballroom, Kahler Grand Hotel Rochester, MN USA | | | Contact Name(s): | Mayo Clinic | | | Director(s): | Charles J Bruce, MD & Jae K Oh, MD | | | Sponsor: | Mayo Clinic | | | Comments: | Call for available CME credits. | | | Phone: | 507-284-2509 | | | Fax: | 507-284-0532 | | | Email: | cme@mayo.edu | | | Web Address: | www.mayo.edu | | | | | | | | |
| Aug 24 - 28, 2009 | | | Hands-On 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 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits. 27.5 SDMS CME Credits. | | | Phone: | 1-800-619-1900 or (727)363-4500 | | | Fax: | (727)363-0811 | | | Email: | learn@gcus.com | | | Web Address: | gcus.com | | | | | | | | |
| Aug 24 - 26, 2009 | | | Cardiology Update in Sedona - A Weekend Review |
| | Description: | COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Upon conclusion of this program, participants should be able to:
• Summarize the latest diagnostic and management strategies for patients
with valvular heart disease
• Integrate guidelines for optimal timing of intervention in valvular
heart disease
• Recognize newer concepts in management of heart failure including role
of imaging modalities
• Define current controversies and unmet needs in pharmacologic
management of heart failure
• Formulate a better approach to evaluating valve patients and planning
medical/surgical treatment
• Differentiate features of constriction from restriction
• Diagnose and treat hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
• Report management issues in STEMI and NSTEMI
• Describe antiplatelet agents and the role they play in ischemic heart disease
Attendance at this Mayo course does not indicate nor guarantee competence
or proficiency in the performance of any procedures which may be
discussed or taught in this course. | | | Location: | Enchantment Resort Sedona, AZ USA | | | Contact Name(s): | Mayo School of Continuing Medical Education | | | Director(s): | A. Jamil Tajik, MD, FACC/John Lynch, MD, FACC/Robert Scott, MD, PhD, FACC/Charanjit Rihal, MD, FACC | | | Sponsor: | Mayo Clinic | | | Comments: | There are a maximum of 16 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits available for this activity. | | | Phone: | 507-284-2509 | | | Email: | cme@mayo.edu | | | Web Address: | www.mayo.edu/cme/cardiology.html | | | | | | | | |
| Sep 14 - 16, 2009 | | | Hands-On Introduction to Emergency Ultrasound - A Course For Physicians |
| | Description: | At the completion of the program the participant should be able to; Discuss the basic fundamentals of ultrasound physics/instrumentation and recognize image artifacts; Explain the operation of the ultrasound system controls and appropriate transducer selection for different applications; Perform ultrasound evaluation of the trauma patient (FAST exam); Perform the scan protocols for focused evaluation of the abdomen (including aorta), female pelvis and adult heart; Demonstrate the use of ultrasound guidance for vascular access and fluid aspirations; Identify normal/abnormal image characteristics of the abdomen (including aorta), female pelvis, first trimester OB, ectopic pregnancy and adult heart; Describe image orientation, transducer preparation, scan protocols for performing an endovaginal GYN exam; 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. 24.0 ACEP CME Credits. | | | Phone: | 1-800-619-1900 or (727)363-4500 | | | Fax: | (727)363-0811 | | | Email: | learn@gcus.com | | | Web Address: | gcus.com | | | | | | | | |
| Sep 17 - 18, 2009 | | | Hands-On Advanced Emergency Ultrasound - A Course For Physicians |
| | Description: | At the completion of the program the participant should be able to; Identify sonographic characteristics associated with hepatobiliary disease, pancreatic pathology, renal disease, and fluid localization; Explain the role of ultrasound for extended applications (including but not limited to) pneumothorax, ocular and musculoskeletal procedures in the emergency department; Demonstrate the use of ultrasound guidance for vascular access; Explain imaging techniques and routine scan planes used in cardiac ultrasound; Recognize normal cardiac structures & identify ultrasound findings associated with cardiomyopathy, pericardial effusion, cardiogenic shock, dissection & other hypotensive conditions; Discuss imaging techniques, normal and abnormal characteristics associated with lower extremity venous examinations; Explain normal sonographic findings and commonly seen abnormalities associated with testicular ultrasound; Perform testicular ultrasound exam; Describe scanning techniques used in foreign body localization; 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. 16.0 ACEP CME Credits. | | | Phone: | 1-800-619-1900 or (727)363-4500 | | | Fax: | (727)363-0811 | | | Email: | learn@gcus.com | | | Web Address: | gcus.com | | | | | | | | |
| Sep 28 - Oct 5, 2009 | | | Echocardiography with Doppler |
| | Description: | Course Description:
The eight-day echocardiography ultrasound program is a systematic presentation of echocardiography scanning using an integrated teaching approach of lecture, assigned reading, testing, demonstration, and clinical scanning of models. Didactic training is reinforced through clinical laboratory experience. Hands-on scanning is provided with live models. | | | Location: | Houston, TX Houston, TX USA | | | Contact Name(s): | T Whelan | | | Sponsor: | Advanced Health Education Center | | | Comments: | AMA PRA Cat 1 (64 credits) | | | Phone: | 800-239-1361 | | | Fax: | 713-772-0155 | | | Email: | mail@aheconline.com | | | Web Address: | www.aheconline.com | | | | | | | | |
| Oct 1 - 4, 2009 | | | 4th Annual The Beat Goes On |
| | Description: | 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. There will be workshops on contrast for left ventricular opacification, 3-D echocardiography, CRT, basic and advanced measurements. For sonographers, there will be workshops on scanning techniques. | | | Location: | The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes Orlando, FL USA | | | Contact Name(s): | Program for Medical Ultrasound | | | Director(s): | Bijoy Khandheria, MD, Pamela Burgess, RDCS, Roger Click, MD, Frederick Kremkau, PhD | | | Sponsor: | ASE, Mayo Clinic, Wake Forest University School of Medicine | | | Phone: | 336-716-4505 | | | Fax: | 336-716-2447 | | | Email: | cmu@wfubmc.edu | | | Web Address: | www.wfubmc.edu/ultrasound | | | | | | | | |
| Oct 12 - 16, 2009 | | | Adult Echocardiography with Hands-On Scanning |
| | Description: | This course provides 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. | | | Location: | Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center Winston-Salem, NC USA | | | Contact Name(s): | Program for Medical Ultrasound | | | Director(s): | Pamela Burgess, BS, RDCS, RDMS, RVT, FASE, Mohsen Nomeir, MD | | | Sponsor: | Wake Forest University School of Medicine | | | Phone: | 336-716-4505 | | | Fax: | 336-716-2447 | | | Email: | cmu@wfubmc.edu | | | Web Address: | www.wfubmc.edu/ultrasound | | | | | | | | |
| Oct 19 - 21, 2009 | | | Coronary Artery Disease - Prevention,Detection, & Treatment |
| | Description: | Course Description
Coronary Artery Disease: Prevention, Detection & Treatment is designed to
provide practicing physicians and healthcare staff with an in-depth
overview of the entire spectrum of coronary artery disease. Novel risk
factors, state of the art imaging technologies and new management
strategies for patients with acute coronary artery disease will be highlighted.
The evolving role of revascularization, interventional cardiology, coronary surgery, and options for the management of advanced non-revascularizable coronary artery disease will be discussed. Population trends and future directions in new scientific breakthroughs such as cell therapy for patients with coronary artery disease will be reviewed.
Course Learning Objectives
Upon conclusion of this program, participants should be able to:
• Describe the latest diagnostic and management strategies for acute
coronary syndromes;
• Incorporate the use of newer imaging modalities in the detection and
treatment of complications of myocardial ischemia;
• Determine the risks and benefits of screening early detection and
prevention in coronary artery disease;
• Recognize the latest diagnostic and management strategies for acute
ischemic events and the latest information on newer platelets and
thrombin inhibitors;
• Incorporate the use of newer interventional devices, drugs and surgical treatment in clinical practice;
• Assess optimal time of surgical intervention;
• Describe the role of genetic factors in cardiovascular disease;
• Differentiate the role of PET, Echo, and CMR imaging in detection of
hibernating myocardium;
• Assess advances in noninvasive coronary imaging with multislice CT
angiography and cardiac magnetic resonance; and
• Distinguish lifestyle interventions that improve cardiovascular health and
understand the effects of diabetes, obesity, and metabolic syndrome.
Attendance at this Mayo course does not indicate nor guarantee competence
or proficiency in the performance of any procedures which may be
discussed or taught in this course. | | | Location: | Wynn Las Vegas Las Vegas, NV USA | | | Contact Name(s): | Mayo School of Continuing Medical Education | | | Director(s): | Charanjit S Rihal, MD - Amir Lerman, MD - Robert D Simari, MD | | | Sponsor: | Mayo School of Continuing Medical Education | | | Comments: | There are a maximum of 19 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits available for this activity. | | | Phone: | 507-284-2509 | | | Fax: | 507-284-0532 | | | Email: | cme@mayo.edu | | | Web Address: | www.mayo.edu | | | | | | | | |
| Oct 24 - 25, 2009 | | | Echocardiography: Making Sense of the Data |
| | Description: | Echocardiography: Making Sense of the Data
The interpretation of an Echocardiogram has become more than just evaluating wall motion abnormalities to calculate an ejection fraction. Today’s new equipment provides the clinician with a wealth of information unimagined ten years ago, and interpreters are finding it increasingly difficult to assimilate the reams of information provided by the Echocardiographer. You will learn the tools and understanding that builds greater confidence and accuracy in your echo interpretation skills. It is designed to maximize your time investment by focusing on normal versus abnormal echocardiograms in a small group setting that will include lecture, case presentations and interpretation sessions. The course topics will include basic understanding of what the numbers mean, and how abnormalities visualized by echocardiography affect patient management in the clinical setting. Obvious hemodynamic abnormalities as well as subtle findings will be presented in a logical, and concise program designed for a “Real World” echo lab. This course is also a great way to document formal training for Echocardiography laboratory accreditation.
Topics include:
2-D measurements
M-Mode analysis
Color flow Doppler
Pulsed and Continuous Doppler measurements and analysis
Continuity equation
Simpson’s method of Disks
Tissue Doppler
Diastology
Systolic dysfunction
Contrast media
Analysis of valvular regurgitation
Valvular stenosis and Valve area
Pulmonary artery pressure measurements
Current ASE requirements for a complete Transthoracic Echocardiogram
| | | Location: | Houston, TX Houston, TX USA | | | Contact Name(s): | T Whelan | | | Sponsor: | Advanced Health Education Center | | | Comments: | AMA PRA Cat 1 (16 credits) | | | Phone: | 800-239-1361 | | | Fax: | 713-772-0155 | | | Email: | mail@aheconline.com | | | Web Address: | www.aheconline.com | | | | | | | | |
| Oct 26 - 29, 2009 | | | Peripheral Vascular Ultrasound with Hands-On Scanning |
| | Description: | This course describes how ultrasound is applied to the detection and evaluation of disorders affecting extremity and abdominal blood vessels. Anatomy and physiology of the
circulation is covered, along with the signs and symptoms of peripheral vascular disease. An overview of ultrasound and Doppler physics is included. Scanning labs address technical skills for both the novice and those with experience with ultrasound imaging and concentrate upon duplex and color flow Doppler modalities. (Carotid artery disease is addressed in our Neurovascular
course.) With an emphasis on the interpretation of test results, this course has been designed as one for physicians, general/cardiac sonographers and vascular technologists. | | | Location: | Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center Winston-Salem, NC USA | | | Contact Name(s): | Program for Medical Ultrasound | | | Director(s): | Terence Needham, RVT, FSVU | | | Sponsor: | Wake Forest University School of Medicine | | | Phone: | 336-716-4505 | | | Fax: | 336-716-2447 | | | Email: | cmu@wfubmc.edu | | | Web Address: | www.wfubmc.edu/ultrasound | | | | | | | | |
| Oct 28 - 31, 2009 | | | 19th Annual Cases in Echocardiography |
| | Description: | TEE, Doppler and Stress-Interpretation and Clinical Decision Making for the Advanced Echocardiographer.
Intended for physicians and sonographers with an advanced background in echocrdiography, this advanced course is designed to provide te clinician with an update on two-dimensional, Doppler, stress, and transesophageal echocardiography. It is not a "how-to" course, but instead will concentrate on the application of echocardiography in clinical decision making. The program consists of a large number 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 tot the interpretation of Doppler hemodynamics, Doppler tissue and strain rate imaging, stress echocardiography, congenital heart disease, and intraoperative echocardiography. | | | 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: | Mayo Clinic & American Society of Echocardiography | | | Comments: | Contact Deborah Feils for more information. | | | Phone: | 507-266-0677 or 800-283-6296 | | | Fax: | 507-538-0146 | | | Email: | cvcme@mayo.edu | | | Web Address: | www.asecho.org | | | | | | | | |
| Oct 29 - 30, 2009 | | | 2009 Cardiac Essentials National Conference |
| | Description: | Don’t miss PESI HealthCare’s 2009 Cardiac Essentials National
Conference, a premier multi-day educational event focused on
advancing the field of cardiac care. PESI HealthCare has selected nationally-recognized experts who are not only passionate about their clinical work, but committed to delivering cutting-edge, practical knowledge that you can immediately apply to your practice. Rich with fascinating case study presentations, this year’s lineup will feature the latest cardiac medications,
advancements in implantable cardiac device technology, and assessment
and treatment strategies for acute coronary syndrome, heart failure
and diastolic dysfunction.
Reward your commitment to career excellence by attending this comprehensive, evidenced-based conference in the company of fellow health care professionals from across the country. Learn from experts and network with colleagues, mixing business with pleasure at Bally’s Las Vegas Hotel and Casino, conveniently located at the center of The Strip.
PESI HealthCare’s national conferences are very popular, so be sure to register early. Make plans to take advantage of some well-deserved time off in the city of lights and entertainment! Save $30 by registering with a friend or registering before October 1, 2009.
Members of the Alliance of Cardiovascular Professionals save $40 off the standard conference tuition. If you are interested in becoming a member, contact Peggy McElgunn at 804-632-0078 or peggymcelgunn@comcast.com.
Unable to attend the conference? Register to attend a 90-minute live
webinar broadcast of the pre-conference session entitled "Implantable Cardiac Devices: Technology to Treat Cardiac Arrhythmias and Heart Failure". All you need is a computer, internet access and a telephone. The
$129 connection fee allows for unlimited participants at your facility and includes downloadable presentation materials. Contact hours are available.
Conference Includes:
• Continental breakfast each day
• Catered networking lunch
• Refreshment breaks each day
• Conference materials
• The best continuing education experience, guaranteed
Cost for 2-day Conference Attendance:
October 29-30, 2009
• $349 - choose one of the options below:
• per person for 2 or more preregistering together - OR
• single registration postmarked by October 1, 2009
• $379 standard seminar tuition
• $339 for members of the Alliance of Cardiovascular Professionals
• $75.00 Pre-conference Session #1 (Wed., October 28)
• $75.00 Pre-conference Session #2 (Wed., October 28)
• $129.00 Live webinar broadcast of Pre-conference Session #2
Call 800-843-7763 for groups of 5 or more.
Tax Deductibility for Educational
Expenses
The cost of continuing education
(including conference tuition, travel and lodging) may be tax deductible. Consult your tax advisor for institution and/or individual deduction details. | | | Location: | Bally's Las Vegas, NV USA | | | Contact Name(s): | PESI HealthCare | | | Sponsor: | PESI HealthCare | | | Comments: | Please visit website for further information and CME credits. | | | Phone: | 800-843-7763 | | | Fax: | 800-675-5026 | | | Web Address: | www.pesihealthcare.com | | | | | | | | |
| Oct 30 - 31, 2009 | | | Twenty-eighth Annual Echocardiography Symposium |
| | Description: | Target audience includes cardiologists,cardiovascular surgeons, anesthesiologists and echo sonographers. | | | Location: | Doral Marriott Resort, Doral, Florida Miami, FL USA | | | Contact Name(s): | Julie Zimmett | | | Director(s): | Michael Ozner, M.D., Symposium Director | | | Sponsor: | Baptist Health South Florida | | | Phone: | 786-596-2398 | | | Email: | juliez@baptisthealth.net | | | Web Address: | www.baptisthealth.net/meded | | | | | | | | |
| Nov 9 - 16, 2009 | | | Echocardiography with Doppler |
| | Description: | Course Description:
The eight-day echocardiography ultrasound program is a systematic presentation of echocardiography scanning using an integrated teaching approach of lecture, assigned reading, testing, demonstration, and clinical scanning of models. Didactic training is reinforced through clinical laboratory experience. Hands-on scanning is provided with live models. | | | Location: | Houston, TX Houston, TX USA | | | Contact Name(s): | T Whelan | | | Sponsor: | Advanced Health Education Center | | | Comments: | AMA PRA Cat 1 (64 credits) | | | Phone: | 800-239-1361 | | | Fax: | 713-772-0155 | | | Email: | mail@aheconline.com | | | Web Address: | www.aheconline.com | | | | | | | | |
| Dec 2 - 4, 2009 | | | Hands-On Critical Care Ultrasound - A Course For Physicians |
| | Description: | At the completion of the program the participant should be able to Discuss the basic fundamentals of ultrasound physics/instrumentation and recognize image artifacts; Demonstrate the operation of the ultrasound system controls and transducer selection; Perform routine scan protocols for evaluation of the abdomen, venous system of the lower and upper extremities, thorax and adult heart; Recognize normal/abnormal image characteristics of the abdomen, thorax, upper and lower extremity venous system and adult heart; Describe image orientation, transducer preparation, and scan protocols for performing use of ultrasound guidance in the placement of peripheral and central venous lines and arterial catheters; Demonstrate ultrasound applications in the evaluation of the critically ill unstable patient; Apply the information discussed in a clinical setting, under supervised conditions until an acceptable level of proficiency and appropriate hospital credentialing 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. 24.0 ACEP CME Credits. | | | Phone: | 1-800-619-1900 or (727)363-4500 | | | Fax: | (727)363-0811 | | | Email: | learn@gcus.com | | | Web Address: | gcus.com | | | | | | | | |
| Dec 7 - 11, 2009 | | | Hands-On 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 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits. 27.5 SDMS CME Credits. | | | Phone: | 1-800-619-1900 or (727)363-4500 | | | Fax: | (727)363-0811 | | | Email: | learn@gcus.com | | | Web Address: | gcus.com | | | | | | | | |
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