COURSE DIRECTOR
Talha Niaz, M.B.B.S.

DESCRIPTION
This is a weekly 45-minute conference which focuses on topics pertaining to the ongoing clinical practice of congenital heart disease, continuing education, quality assurance and research.

TARGET AUDIENCE
This course is intended for multidisciplinary physicians and mid-level health care providers.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:

• Summarize the clinical uses of different imaging modalities.
• Identify recent advances in congenital heart disease imaging and surgical techniques.
• Utilize methods, instrumentation, and uses of echocardiography, catheterization in patient evaluation.
• Incorporate echocardiographic and catheterization data into clinical decision making.
• Assess LV function (systolic and diastolic).
• Describe the value and limitations of echo and cath.

Accreditation Statement
In support of improving patient care, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

CREDIT STATEMENT(S)
AMA
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science designates this live activity for a maximum of 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

DISCLOSURE SUMMARY
As a provider accredited by Joint Accreditation for Interprofessional Continuing Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science must ensure balance, independence, objectivity and scientific rigor in its educational activities.  All who are in a position to control the content are required to disclose all financial relationships with any ineligible company.   Faculty will also identify any off-label and/or investigational use of pharmaceuticals or instruments discussed in their content for FDA compliance.

Listed below are individuals with control of the content of this program who have disclosed...

Relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies: 
Nathan Taggart, M.D. - Consulting Activities - New England Research Institutes (COMPASS Trail Adjudication Committee)

All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated. 

No relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies:
Talha Niaz, M.B.B.S.
M. Yasir Qureshi, M.B.B.S.
Emily Hurd (Coordinator)
Sarah Reed (Coordinator)

References to off-label usage(s) of pharmaceuticals or instruments in their presentation:
Nathan Taggart, M.D - Medtronic: Melody/Harmony valve for non-FDA-approved positions, Edwards Lifesciences: Sapien valve for non-FDA-approved positions, Various Manufacturers: Coronary stents and other intravascular stents 

For disclosure information regarding Mayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development accreditation review committee member(s) and staff, please go here to review disclosures.

ATTENDANCE / CREDIT
Text the session code (provided only at the session) to 507-200-3010 within 48 hours of the live presentation to record attendance. All learners are encouraged to text attendance regardless of credit needs. This number is only used for receiving text messages related to tracking attendance. Additional tasks to obtain credit may be required based on the specific activity requirements and will be announced accordingly. Swiping your badge will not provide credit; that process is only applicable to meet GME requirements for Residents & Fellows.

TRANSCRIPT
Any credit or attendance awarded will appear on your Transcript.

QUESTIONS?
Contact Emily Hurd, Department Coordinator