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The Heart Beat of Cardiology: Practical Application of Echocardiography

The Heart Beat of Cardiology:  Practical Application of Echocardiography

The Heart Beat of Cardiology is a premier educational venue for echocardiography in clinical practice. This is held collaboratively with the University of Chicago Medical Center. The program is designed to accommodate the evolving needs of inquisitive attendees. Topics covered will include basic and advanced hemodynamics, 3-D echocardiography, endocardial/pericardial disease, ischemic heart disease, vascular health, contrast, heart failure, diastolic function, new technologies, and valvular heart disease. Unique Features: Audience response system to enhance immediate feedback. Easy access to faculty members. One-on-one interaction. Efforts will be made to introduce the clinical applications using new technology, however, there is no hands-on experience provided. Self-assessment questions to gauge outcome. ADDED WORKSHOP: Improving Clinical Stress Echo Interpretation with Speckle-Tracking Strain: Case Review and Hands-On Workshop This hands-on workshop offers attendees the opportunity to learn from the experts useful practices for improved standardization and efficiency with stress echo interpretation using practical strain. It includes computer workstations for group and individual review of challenging cases. Thursday, December 13, 4:30-5:30 p.m. Friday, December 14, 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Registration Fee

MD, PhD, DO, PharmD $750.00
Fellows in Training, Sonographer, RN $560.00
One Day Fee $300.00

Core Competencies

  • Medical Knowledge
  • Practice based learning and improvement

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