| Time | Topic |
|---|---|
| 6:45 a.m. | Continental Breakfast |
| Valvular and Congenital Heart Disease Dr. Thomas Ryan, presiding |
|
| 7:15-7:55 a.m. | Quantitating Valvular Regurgitation and Comparison with Semiquantitative Methods. How Useful Is PISA Quantification in the Asymptomatic Patient Dr. James D. Thomas |
| 7:55-8:20 a.m. | An Integrated Approach to Aortic Valve Disease and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI). Echo Criteria for Selection of Patients Dr. Rick A. Nishimura |
| 8:20-8:45 a.m. | Evaluation of Intracardiac Shunts. Determination and Management of Nonsurgical Shunts Dr. Carole A. Warnes |
| 8:45-9:10 a.m. | Remodeling and
Reverse Remodeling in Heart Failure Dr. William T. Abraham |
| 9:10-9:30 a.m. | Diagnosis and Management of Ischemic Mitral Regurgitation - Comparison of Percutaneous vs. Open Procedures Dr. Michael H. Picard |
| 9:30-9:45 a.m. | Questions and Answers Drs. Thomas, Nishimura, Warnes, Abraham, and Picard; Dr. Ryan, moderator |
| Workshops | |
| 4:00-5:00 p.m. | Hemodynamics Applied to Clinical Cardiac Care – Management Decisions Clarified by Echocardiology Dr. Rick A. Nishimura |
| 5:00-6:00 p.m. | Challenging Cases in Adult Congenital Heart Disease Dr. Carole A. Warnes |
