179 Echocardiography Conference: "To operate or not to operate?" (071916)

Dallas, TX US
July 19, 2016

The leamer should be able to improve technical perfonmance of echocardiograms in congenital heart disease. They should be able to further their understanding of complex physiology and the appropriate questions to answer with the study. In addition, emphasis is placed on medical andlor surgical management as well as further studies (cardiac catheterization, cardiac magnetic resonance imaging or computed tomography scan) that may be needed. Information to be obtained on followup echocardiograms will also be reviewed.

These sessions are designed to improve the technical performance and interpretation of echocardiograms in complex congenital and acquired heart disease. Case studies are presented, followed by discussion of new noninvasive methods of evaluation and medical and/or surgical management options. All attendees are invited to participate in the discussion.

Target Audience

Pediatric cardiologists and sonographers caring for pediatric patients with congenital and acquired heart disease

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, the participant should be able to have a better understanding of recent advances in echocardiography in management of pediatric patients with congenital and acquired heart disease,

Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 AMA
  • 1.00 Attendance
Course opens: 
07/19/2016
Course expires: 
07/19/2016
Event starts: 
07/19/2016 - 7:30am CDT
Event ends: 
07/19/2016 - 8:30am CDT
Cost:
$0.00
UT Southwestern Medical Center
5323 Harry Hines Blvd.
Classroom D3165
Dallas, TX 75390
United States

Course Directors:  Ilana Zeltser, MD and Lynn Mahony, MD

Available Credit

  • 1.00 AMA
  • 1.00 Attendance

Price

Cost:
$0.00
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