| Time | Topic |
|---|---|
| 6:45 a.m. | Continental Breakfast |
| Cardiomyopathies and Others Dr. George M. Gura, Jr., presiding |
|
| 7:15-7:55 a.m. | Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy. Morphology and Hemodynamics. How to Distinguish from Hypertensive Heart Disease and Infiltrative Cardiomyopathies. Dr. Rick. A. Nishimura |
| 7:55-8:20 a.m. | What the Heart Failure Specialist Needs From the Echocardiographer at Various Stages of Heart Failure (e.g., New HF, Advanced HF, Decompensated HF) William Abraham, M.D. |
| 8:20-8:45 a.m. | Diastolic Heart Failure. Most Crucial Echo Measurements and How to Apply to Management Decisions Dr. Rick A. Nishimura |
| 8:45-9:10 a.m. | Constrictive Pericarditis – Distinguishing Features with Doppler, Echo, CT, and MRI. An Opportunity to Cure Congestive Heart Failure Dr. William F. Armstrong |
| 9:10-9:30 a.m. | Diseases of the Aorta – Aortic Dissection, Intramural Hematoma, and Aortic Ulcer Dr. James D. Thomas |
| 9:30-9:45 a.m. | Questions and Answers Drs. Nishimura, Abraham, Armstrong, and Thomas; Dr. Gura, moderator |
| Workshops | |
| 4:00-5:00 p.m. | Stress Echo 2013 State-of-the-Art. Appropriate Selection of Patients. Avoiding False Positives and False Negatives. Multiple Case Review Dr. William F. Armstrong |
| 5:00-6:15 p.m. | Hemodynamics. Aortic and Mitral Valve Disease. How Reliable Is Making Surgical Decisions in Asymptomatic Patients Dr. James D. Thomas |
| 6:30-7:30 p.m. | Welcome Reception in Ballroom Foyer All Participants, Faculty, Exhibitors, and Guests Invited |
