September 20 - 21, 2014 - Hyatt Regency, St. Louis, MO

Course Directors: Karon, Barry L., M.D. | Bremer, Merri L., R.N., R.D.C.S.

Course Details

The course is designed to provide the sonographer with a practical review of the current uses and limitations of 2-D echocardiography, Doppler and color flow imaging in the assessment of valvular heart disease. The program will focus on valvular disease anatomy and quantitative assessment, prosthetic valve assessment and dysfunction, endocarditis, and the remaining aspects of adult echocardiography.

The lectures will be illustrated with digital image presentations of clinical cases in echocardiography, and time has been allowed for participants to ask questions as well as interact closely with the course faculty.

This succinct weekend course is designed as to not unduly interfere with work schedules and to present the second half of a comprehensive adult echocardiography curriculum. The first half of the curriculum was presented in St. Louis last year and focused on echocardiographic assessment of myocardial and pericardial disease.

Course Highlights

• Doppler hemodynamics with emphasis on pitfalls and common errors
• Practical tips for cardiac imaging
• Reducing injury with ergonomic awareness
• Quantitation of valve regurgitation

Travel and Lodging

Location

The programwill be held Sept. 20-21, 2014, at the Hyatt Regency St. Louis at The Arch. St. Louis is known as the "Gateway to the West" — the starting point of America's westward expansion — and is an exciting and character-filled city that offers so much for visitors to do.

Lodging Accommodations

Guest rooms have been reserved for attendees and their guests with special course rates at Hyatt Regency St. Louis at The Arch.

In order to receive the special rate, reservations must be made before the room block is filled or before the expiration date of Aug. 11, 2014, whichever comes first. Reservations will be taken following this date based on space and rate availability. Please identify yourself as a participant of the Mayo Clinic Echo Seminar conference when making your reservation.

Hyatt Regency St. Louis at The Arch
$164 single/double
315 Chestnut St.
St. Louis, MO 63102
Phone: 314-655-1234

Online reservations

Parking is available at hotel and city visitor ramps. The cost for parking is not included in the registration fee.

Lodging arrangements are the sole responsibility of the individual registrant.

Mayo Clinic Division of Cardiovascular Diseases is not responsible for expenses incurred by an individual who is not confirmed and for whom space is not available at the meeting. Costs incurred by the registrant such as airline or hotel fees or penalties are the responsibility of the registrant.

Exhibit Information

This course offers the unique opportunity for commercial companies to interact with health care providers and highlight their products and services. If you are interested in sponsoring or exhibiting at this course, please contact Jane Juenger.