A two-day virtual course, “The 2nd Annual Echo in Pediatric and Congenital Heart Disease,” offers the most recent information on cardiovascular ultrasound technology, both known and new, clinical treatment, and practical issues for individuals with congenital heart disease in both children and adults. Presently available technologies are discussed by knowledgeable faculty members who are physicians and sonographers, with an emphasis on how best to use them in clinical settings. This year’s program is largely designed with adult and congenital cardiology sonographers in mind, with an emphasis on professional growth and well-being through targeted seminars.

Learning Objectives: Upon completion of this course, the individual will possess the ability to:

Describe the imaging objectives and methods for a range of difficult congenital heart disease cases, from birth to adulthood.
Recognize and use the most recent methods for imaging the structure and function of the heart, such as pediatric contrast imaging, advanced 3D echo, myocardial work, and CRT.
Use strategies to support the health, resiliency, and professional development of your sonographer team as a whole.
Subjects covered include:

ACHD: A Novel Diagnosis for Adults
state-of-the-art functional analysis
Modern methods for treating atrioventricular valve dysfunction
A roundtable discussion about prospects for career advancement with leaders in the sonography field
Congenital cardiac disease: Stress Echo
There will be a dedicated Q&A period during every session, during which faculty members will participate in real time to address questions from participants.

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