The 2nd Annual Echo in Pediatric and Congenital Heart Disease is a comprehensive two-day virtual course designed to provide the latest insights into established and emerging cardiovascular ultrasound technologies, clinical care, and practical considerations for individuals with congenital heart disease, spanning both the pediatric and adult populations. This course features expert physician and sonographer faculty who will discuss current technologies, with a particular emphasis on their effective application in clinical practice. The program is primarily tailored to benefit sonographers in both adult and congenital cardiology, offering sessions that focus on career development and overall well-being.
Learning Objectives:
By the conclusion of this course, participants will have the capacity to:
Describe Imaging Goals and Approaches: Understand the imaging objectives and approaches for a diverse range of complex congenital heart diseases, from infancy through adulthood.
Apply Current Techniques: Utilize current techniques for assessing cardiac anatomy and function, which includes the application of contrast imaging in pediatric cases, advanced 3D echocardiography, myocardial work evaluation, and cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) in children.
Enhance Team Well-being and Career Development: Implement techniques aimed at promoting well-being, resilience, and career advancement within the entire sonographer team, recognizing the importance of these aspects in clinical practice.
Topics Covered:
The course includes an array of important topics such as:
Adult Congenital Heart Disease (ACHD) – New Diagnosis in the Adult
Cutting-Edge Functional Analysis
Contemporary Approaches to Atrioventricular Valve Disease
A Roundtable Discussion with Sonographer Leaders on Career Progression Opportunities
Stress Echocardiography in Congenital Heart Disease
Throughout the course, all sessions will provide dedicated question and answer time, enabling faculty members to engage with participants in real-time and address their inquiries.
This course aims to equip sonographers and healthcare professionals with the knowledge and skills required to effectively manage congenital heart disease across the lifespan, from diagnosis to advanced imaging techniques, with a focus on enhancing career development and well-being for the sonographer team.
