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Program:
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Program Overview
Echo Australia 2009 is a three-day conference designed to provide a practical overview of the current uses and limitations of two-dimensional (2D) echocardiography, spectral Doppler, and colour flow imaging in the assessment of adult cardiac disease. Integrating state-of-the-art science and ultrasound technology with clinical cardiology will again be a strong emphasis of this meeting.
The first day of the program will focus on the fundamentals of echocardiography followed by 'how to' interactive workshops. Delegates have a choice of attending two out of six workshops: workshops include live scanning and computer workstations where attendees can learn to perform various Doppler Tissue measurements as well as ‘slice and dice' 4D data sets with the experts. The second and third days of the program will cover a broad range of topics within the Echo curriculum, including the role of emerging technologies such as contrast left ventricular opacification (LVO) and examples incorporating the use of an audience response system to enhance interaction. Break-out sessions on Friday afternoon are designed to meet the special needs of all participants with separate sessions for Physicians and Sonographers.
To register, click here.
Who Should attend
This course is designed for both physicians or sonographers who perform and interpret
echocardiographic examinations and who wish to enhance their knowledge of the
echocardiographic assessment of adult cardiac disease. Participants with knowledge of basic
echocardiographic techniques and applications will benefit most from this program.
Objectives
On completion of this program, attendees should be able to:
| • | recognise the role of 2D, spectral Doppler and colour flow imaging in the assessment of the broad spectrum of cardiovascular disease |
| • | use appropriate echocardiographic techniques in the assessment of right and left ventricular systolic function |
| • | apply Doppler haemodynamic principles to the assessment of valvular heart disease and prosthetic valves |
| • | identify how to acquire and interpret tissue Doppler imaging parameters for application in cardiovascular pathologies |
| • | choose the technique best suited to optimise biventricular pacing for cardiac resynchronisation |
| • | appreciate the appropriate use of echocardiographic procedures in heart failure |
| • | understand the indications and complementary role of invasive echocardiography in the evaluation of patients in the peri-operative and critical care setting |
| • | acquire, interpret and apply 3D/4D echocardiography in clinical cardiology |
| • | understand the role of echocardiography (including myocardial contrast) in the assessment of myocardial ischemia and viability |
| • | appreciate the complementary role of cardiac MRI in the assessment of cardiac disease |
| • | understand the role of echocardiography in the assessment of various congenital heart lesions encountered in the adult patient |
Teaching Material
Course notes and a workbook will be available for each registrant along with a major topic
bibliography. For those attending the ‘Focus on Fundamentals’ (Day 1), a DVD of case
examples and a Haemodynamic workbook will also be provided.
Case of The Year
Delegates are invited to submit an interesting case. Cases may include a single, real-time image, a spectral Doppler trace or a complete study. These cases selected for this session will be presented to a panel of experts by the Chairperson and the audience will vote for the ‘Case of the Year’ using the audience response system.
To submit a case for this session, please complete the ‘Case of the Year’ form. Please note that only submissions from delegates registered to attend Echo Australia 2009 will be considered for this session and submissions are limited to one case per delegate. There is no guarantee that cases submitted will be shown; cases are selected based on the interesting findings of the case.
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Case of the Year is proudly sponsored by Australian Sonographers Association
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Accreditation
This educational program is accredited with CME points. A certificate will be provided to
certify your attendance.
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