Course Objectives: Upon completion of this program the learner will 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.

Dates:

July 23-24, 2009

Location:

Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute
4615 Gulf Blvd, Suite 205
St. Pete Beach, Florida 33706

To Register:

Call 800-619-1900 or 727-363-4500 or Visit the Gulfcoast Ultrasound website