January 26 - 30, 2015 - Fairmont Kea Lani - Maui, Wailea, HI
Course Directors:Bruce, Charles J., M.D., Connolly, Heidi M., M.D., Miller, Fletcher A. Jr., M.D.

This course will review the technical issues of echocardiography as well as CT, MRI, PET, and nuclear imaging as they pertain to cardiovascular disorders. An expert faculty will discuss the relevant advances in techniques and the limitations of each modality. Lectures will provide a comprehensive state-of-the-art update of the clinical uses of various imaging modalities in the diagnosis, prognosis, and management of common cardiovascular diseases. A clinical case-based format will be used to highlight practice dilemmas and key management strategies.

Registration Fee

MD, PhD, DO, PharmD$850.00
Fellow, Resident, Sonographer, RN, NP, PA $750.00
Pre-Course Session - Optional $75.00

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Upon conclusion of this program, participants should be able to:

  • Enhance diagnostic and clinical decision-making skills in the care of your cardiovascular patients using multimodality cardiac imaging
  • Identify appropriate use of imaging in diagnosing and managing valvular heart disease
  • Summarize diagnostic features of stress testing using a variety of imaging modalities including echocardiography, sestamibi, PET and MRI in the diagnosis and management of patients with coronary artery disease
  • Review current strategies in assessment and management of patients with heart failure, pericardial diseases, aortic disorders and adult congenital heart disease
  • Describe how to evaluate and manage patients with cardiac masses and systemic disorders

Attendance at this Mayo course does not indicate nor guarantee competence or proficiency in the performance of any procedures which may be discussed or taught in this course.

Credit Information

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 live activity for a maximum of 25.75 and the optional pre-course session for a maximum of 2.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

A record of attendance will be provided to all registrants for requesting credits in accordance with state nursing boards, specialty societies or other professional associations.

Exhibit Opportunities

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 Teresa Atkinson.

Core Competencies

  • Medical Knowledge
  • Practice Based learning and improvement

     
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 25.75 Credits
Contact Phone: 
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