DESCRIPTION
This is a weekly one-hour conference which focuses on topics pertinent to the ongoing clinical practice of cardiac imaging, continuing education, quality assurance, and research.

MAYO STAFF:  This series is for those who are participating by watching a pre-recorded presentation through the Video Exchange.  Visit the live series if you wish to participate real-time.  The live series occurs weekly on Wednesdays at 7:30 - 8:30 a.m. in Geffen Auditorium unless otherwise noted in the session.

MAYO CLINIC CARE NETWORK MEMBERS:  You are being directed here from the video housed in the Care Network portal.

TARGET AUDIENCE
This course is intended for practicing adult cardiologists, cardiovascular surgeons, cardiovascular trainees, general internists, family medicine specialists, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and nurses with a cardiovascular interest.

ACCREDITATION
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Mayo Clinic College of Medicine designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES
• Apply echocardiographic information in clinical decision making
• Quantitatively assess Doppler and color flow imaging
• Assess left ventricular function
• Recognize usefulness of Doppler for assessing hemodynamics and diastolic function
• Describe the value and limitations of stress and contrast echocardiography
• Summarize the clinical uses of transesophageal echocardiography
• Utilize the methods, instrumentation, and modalities of echocardiography
• Identify recent advances in ultrasound
• Develop skills necessary to evaluate valvular lesions, prosthetic valves, dissection, mass, cardiomyopathy, and ischemic heart disease
• Discuss non-echocardiographic imaging modalities used in various cardiac conditions
• Discuss clinical applications of strain imaging
• Discuss clinical applications of 3D echocardiography
Each session may also provide it's own objectives.

COURSE DIRECTORS
Benjamin Eidem, M.D.
Patricia Pellikka, M.D.

QUESTIONS?

MAYO STAFF:  Contact Monica Schroeder, Department Coordinator, at ph. 507-266-2643.

MAYO CLINIC CARE NETWORK MEMBERS: Contact cme@mayo.edu