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Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute of Northwestern Memorial Hospital and Northwestern Medicine
cordially invite you to attend the

Echo Northwestern 2014 36th Annual Program
Echo Innovations to Meet Clinical Challenges
September 20-22, 2014

Held in cooperation with the American Society of Echocardiography (ASE)
Not affiliated or endorsed by ARDMS®

Course Directors: Kameswari Maganti, David Mehlman, Issam Mikati & Vera Rigolin

World Class Senior NU faculty: Robert Bonow, Patrick McCarthy, James Thomas & Clyde Yancy

Guest Faculty: Saroja Bharati, Linda Gillam & Steven Lester

Highlights Include:

American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) Workshop,

Case-Based Learning,

Live Case Transmission from the Cardiac Operating Room,

Scintillating Lectures on Heart Failure, Diastology, 3d Echo, Contrast, Valvular Heart Disease

And Much More!

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CONFERENCE LOCATION
This conference will be held at Northwestern Memorial Hospital located on the third floor of 251 E. Huron Street, Chicago, IL.

TARGET AUDIENCE
The target audience is cardiologists, cardiology fellows, anesthesiologists, surgeons, sonographers and nurses who have a need for echo expertise. A minimum of three months experience in echocardiography and knowledge of basic transesophageal anatomy and physiology of the heart is required.
ACCREDITATION STATEMENT
The Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. CREDIT DESIGNATION STATEMENT

The Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 22.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES: At the conclusion of this activity, participants will be able to
1. Apply the recommendations for the echocardiographic evaluation of left ventricular function to their clinical practice
2. Explain the role of echo in the treatment of heart failure
3. Use strain imaging to assess cardiac function in various pathological states
4. Explore the extensive role of echo for the evaluation of diastolic function
5. Assess patients with valvular disorders using the new ACC/AHA guidelines for valvular heart disease
6. Recognize different echocardiographic methods of assessment of right ventricular structure and function. Cite the strengths and weaknesses of these techniques including emerging technologies: TDI and Strain
7. Discuss the clinical classification of pulmonary hypertension, its implications for the patient and how echo can help in assessing its severity and guide management of patients with the condition
8. Evaluate how 3D echo works and express limitations and potential applications as it relates to daily practice and patient management
9. Assess the latest data on contrast safety and how to use contrast safely. Review of varying disease states that can be evaluated with stress echo
10. Evaluate the role of echo in the management of patients with aortic stenosis
11. Recognize the pathology and the basics of echocardiographic assessment of patients with congenital heart disease
12. Review the role of echo in surgical and percutaneous treatments of valvular heart disease
13. Review the pathophysiology and role of echo in patients with vascular disorders

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONTACT:
Office of CME
Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Phone: 312-503-8533
Fax: 312-503-4531
Email: nums-cme@northwestern.edu
Web Address: www.cme.northwestern.edu