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Transcranial Doppler and Imaging Course

Wednesday, September 15, 2010 - Friday, September 17, 2010

Seattle, WA

This course is designed for physicians, sonographers, technologists and other health care professionals seeking to acquire the specific skill sets and knowledge base required to perform and interpret transcranial Doppler (TCD) studies. In the course, attendees will learn the basic skills for performance and interpreting TCD, transcranial imaging (TCI) and monitoring studies through didactic lectures and guided hands-on sessions with faculty. Interactive case studies will serve as a basis for development of interpretation skills.

Attendees will also be instructed in the various applications and settings in which transcranial Doppler is performed including the vascular laboratory, emergency room, neurosurgical arena, and operating room. Some of the major topics include performance of TCD in patients with extracranial occlusive disease, functional vasomotor reactivity testing, monitoring during carotid stenting and endarterectomy, diagnosis of intracranial stenosis and acute intracranial occlusion, diagnosis of vasospasm secondary to subarachnoid hemorrhage, and detection and grading of patent foramen ovale. Learning will be accomplished through didactic sessions with faculty presenting in those areas of special interest and/or specialization. Guided hands-on and interactive case studies are also provided where appropriate.

ACCREDITATION Accreditation: Pacific Vascular Institute for Continuing Medical Education (PVICME) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. PVICME takes responsibility for the content, quality, and scientific integrity of this CME activity. PVICME designates this educational activity for a maximum of 21 AMA PRA Category 1 credit(s)TM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. This course satisfies 21 hours of SVU CME credits for Technologists.

Contact:    Diane Fields
dfields@pacificvascular.com
2010 ASCeXAM/ReASCE Review Course

Sunday, September 19, 2010 - Tuesday, September 21, 2010

Boston Marriott Copley Place, Boston, MA

The most comprehensive review to help you prepare for the NBE certification exams New illustrative case-based learning using an ARS system to mimic NBE’s computer based examination format

Course Director: Gerard P. Aurigemma, MD, FASE

Course Co-Directors: Ravin Davidoff, MBBCh, FASE • Dennis A. Tighe, MD • Susan E. Wiegers, MD, FASE

Contact:    Amber Buff
abuff@asecho.org
919-297-7157

For more information, click here.

Intro to 2D/M-Mode Echocardiography and Cardiac Doppler/Color Flow Imaging -- September 2010

Monday, September 20, 2010 - Friday, September 24, 2010

Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute

NEW! Hands-on cardiac anatomy session using cadaver specimens!

Start Date: 09/20/2010 End Date: 09/24/2010 AMA Cat. 1 CME Credits: 40.0 Other CME Credits: 34.5 ASRT Cat. A Credits Advanced Registration: $2,050.00 Regular Registration: $2,090.00 Location: Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute Address: 4615 Gulf Blvd., Suite 205 St. Pete Beach, FL 33706

The Advanced Registration fee is honored if payment is made/postmarked 21 days or more prior to the beginning date of the program. If it's 10 Days Before the Course call first for space availability. Plus, save 5% when registering two or more attendees at the same time with the same form of payment to any program. The Shopping Cart will automatically discount 5% from the registration fee.

Course Topics:

* Imaging fundamentals * Heart anatomy/electrocardiography * 2D/M Mode characterization of cardiac anatomy * M-Mode and 2D measurements * Fundamentals of Doppler (Pulsed, CW and CFI) * Comprehensive 2D and Doppler echocardiogram * Mitral valve/Aortic valve disease * Cardiomyopathies * Doppler Evaluation of Mitral Valve Disease and Aortic Valve Disease * Right heart disease * Live demo: Complete echocardiography examination * Coronary heart disease * Diastolic function/contrast * Pericardial disease/Cardiac masses * Hands-on sessions

Contact:    Gulfcoast Staff
learn@gcus.com
(727) 363-4500

For more information, click here.

5th Annual The Beat Goes On

Thursday, September 23, 2010 - Sunday, September 26, 2010

Ritz-Carlton Orlando Grande Lakes, Orlando, FL

o-sponsored by ASE and Wake Forest University School of Medicine and offered in collaboration With Aurora Health Care, Advanced Cardiovascular Services, Aurora/St. Luke Medical Center, Aurora/Sinai Medical Center. Course Directors: Pamela R. Burgess, BS, RDCS, RDMS, RVT, FASE; Bijoy K. Khandheria, MD, FASE; and Frederick W. Kremkau, PhD.

This program is designed for sonographers, students of sonography, cardiac trainees, echocardiographers, and clinical cardiologists who interpret cardiovascular ultrasound. Topics include quantitative echocardiography, valvular and ischemic heart disease, stress echocardiography, advances in imaging in coronary disease, state-of-the-art and clinical applications of transesophageal echocardiography, diastology, physiological disease management, and myopericardial diseases. There will be a workshop on contrast for left ventricular opacification, 3-D echocardiography, CRT, basic and advanced measurements. For sonographers, there will be workshops on scanning techniques.

Contact:    Wake Forest University
cmu@wfubmc.edu
336-716-4505

For more information, click here.

23rd Annual Conference on 2D, Conventional and Color Doppler Echocardiography and Allied Techniques

Thursday, September 23, 2010 - Sunday, September 26, 2010

Callaway Gardens Resort, Pine Mountain GA (near Atlanta)

Under the leadership of the Conference Director, Dr. Navin C. Nanda, this conference is designed to provide a comprehensive review of echocardiography with emphasis on valvar stenosis, intracardiac hemodynamics, myocardial viability, valvar regurgitation, coronary stenosis, cardiomyopathy, prosthetic valves, aortic disorders, LV systolic and diastolic function, Doppler tissue and speckle imaging, transesophageal, stress, contrast, and 3 and 4 dimensional transthoracic and transesophageal echocardiography. The thrust throughout will be on movie and slide presentations demonstrating interesting case studies and includes two patient demonstration sessions

Contact:    Lindy Chapman
lindyc@uab.edu
205-934-2300

For more information, click here.

The 23rd Scientific Meeting of the International Society of Hypertension

Sunday, September 26, 2010 - Thursday, September 30, 2010

Vancouver, BC

Meet with the world’s leading scientific and medical specialists to address the current state of knowledge and research in Cardiovascular Health. The Scientific Program promises to be at the frontier of knowledge in Global Cardiovascular Risk Reduction. Keynote Presentations, Industry and Investigator Initiated Symposia, Oral and Poster Presentations, Public Forums and Exhibits will focus on the risk reduction theme and stress new integrative approaches to cardiovascular diseases. Keynote speakers will include pioneers and leading investigators in the fields of cardiovascular, renal and metabolic health.

Abstract Submission Deadline: March 15, 2010

Contact:    Kaitlin Beca
info@vancouverhypertension2010.com

For more information, click here.

Echocardiography for the Sonographer

Sunday, September 26, 2010 - Tuesday, September 28, 2010

Rochester, MN - Mayo Clinic Campus

This course is designed for physicians and sonographers who wish to enhance their knowledge of the echocardiographic assessment of adult valvular and myocardial disease. Participants with a basic knowledge of echocardiographic techniques and applications will benefit most from this program.

This course is designed to provide the sonographer with a practical review of the current uses and limitations of two-dimensional echocardiography, Doppler and color flow imaging in the assessment of adult myocardial and valvular disease. Recent advances in the field of echocardiography including the assessment of systolic and diastolic function, quantitative Doppler, and stress echocardiography will be presented. The lectures will be illustrated with digital image presentations of clinical cases in echocardiography and time has been allowed for registrants to ask questions as well as interact closely with the course faculty. An audience response system will be used during case presentations.

Interactive hemodynamic workshops and case review sessions will be conducted to allow participants the opportunity to apply the principles they are learning.

Participants will receive a comprehensive syllabus and hemodynamic guide for their future reference. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own calculators to maximize participation in the hemodynamic workshops.

Contact:    Deborah Feils
cvcme@mayo.edu
507-266-0677 or 800-283-6296

For more information, click here.

18th Annual Echocardiography for the Sonographer

Sunday, September 26, 2010 - Tuesday, September 28, 2010

Rochester, MN - Mayo Clinic Campus

This course is designed to provide the sonographer with a practical review of the current uses and limitations of two-dimensional echocardiography, Doppler and color flow imaging in the assessment of adult myocardial and valvular disease. Recent advances in the field of echocardiography including the assessment of systolic and diastolic function, quantitative Doppler, and stress echocardiography will be presented. The lectures will be illustrated with digital image presentations of clinical cases in echocardiography and time has been allowed for registrants to ask questions as well as interact closely with the course faculty. An audience response system will be used during case presentations.

Interactive hemodynamic workshops and case review sessions will be conducted to allow participants the opportunity to apply the principles they are learning.

Attendees are encouraged to bring their own calculators to maximize participation in the hemodynamic workshops.

This course is designed for physicians and sonographers who wish to enhance their knowledge of the echocardiographic assessment of adult valvular and myocardial disease. Participants with a basic knowledge of echocardiographic techniques and applications will benefit most from this program.

Contact:    Deborah Feils
cvcme@mayo.edu
507-266-0677 or 800-283-6296

For more information, click here.

25th Annual Advances in Contrast Ultrasound-ICUS Bubble Conference 2010

Thursday, September 30, 2010 - Friday, October 1, 2010

This acclaimed international faculty and responsive audience will engage each other interactive dialogue focusing on the latest cutting-edge techniques involving cardiology, radiology, vascular imaging, and related fields. Safety, efficacy, regulatory progress and numerous novel applications will be among the discussed topics. This powerful cross-specialty dialogue will expand upon the bubble conference's historic role in serving as a springboard for collaboration that advances the field and, ultimately, advances non-invasive imaging and treatment options for our patients. It is truly exciting to envision the potential as old barriers fall and new opportunities unfold.

Contact:    Gerri Somerville
gsomervi@rush.edu
312-942-4601

For more information, click here.

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Cardiology Update 2010: A Weekend Review at Lake Geneva

Friday, October 1, 2010 - Sunday, October 3, 2010

Grand Geneva, Lake Geneva, WI

There is explosive growth taking place in the diagnosis and treatment modalities of cardiovascular disease. This is creating an exciting but challenging situation for medical teams taking care of patients with cardiovascular disease. The purpose of this conference is to distill the needed information in a manner that can be applied to clinical practice. The scope of the program is broad and will cover a wide spectrum of diseases ranging from ischemic heart disease to cardiovascular health. Participants will have ample time to discuss topics with individual faculty members. Learning methods will include didactic lectures and Q & A panel discussions. No hands-on demonstrations will be provided. Detailed syllabus materials will be provided.

Contact:    Aurora Health Care
414-219-7364

For more information, click here.

Multi-Modality Cardiovascular Imaging for the Clinician: Update in Echocardiography, Nuclear, CT & CMR

Saturday, October 2, 2010 12:00 AM - Sunday, October 3, 2010 12:00 AM

JW Marriott, Houston, TX

There is continued growth and development in treatment therapies for cardiovascular medicine. Cardiovascular imaging plays a vital role in the management of cardiovascular patients across the spectrum of the disease process from preventive care to medical management of heart failure. Knowledge of appropriate utilization of each imaging modality is critical to understanding how and when to order specific tests for ischemic heart disease, heart failure, atrial fibrillation, cardiomyopathies, masses, valvular disease, and aortic disease.

Co-sponsored by the Methodist Hospital System, ASE and ACCF. Course Director: William Zoghbi, MD, FASE.

Contact:    Multi-Modality Imaging
713-441-4971

For more information, click here.

ePIC: Excellence in the Practice of Cardiovascular Ultrasound

Thursday, October 7, 2010 - Sunday, October 10, 2010

Rancho Las Palmas Hotel in Rancho Mirage, CA

Topics include quantitative echocardiography, valvular and ischemic heart disease, stress echocardiography, advances in imaging in coronary disease, state-of-the-art and clinical applications of transesophageal echocardiography, diastology, physiological disease management, and myopericardial diseases. At no additional charge, special workshops are available on focused topics of interest to the general as well as specialty participants.

Unique Features: Workshops which encourage one-on-one interaction. Efforts will be made to introduce the clinical applications using new technology, however, there is no hands-on experience provided. Detailed electronic syllabus materials will be provided.

Jointly sponsored by ASE and MedmeetingsEtc., Ltd. in collaboration with Ohio State. Course directors: Roger L. Click, MD, PhD; Bijoy K. Khandheria, MD, FASE; Anthony N. DeMaria, MD, FASE; and Mani A. Vannan, MBBS.

Contact:    MedMeetingsEtc., Ltd
cheryl.kallerud@aurora.org
414-385-7160

For more information, click here.

Heart Valve Summit 2010: Medical, Surgical, and Interventional Decision Making

Thursday, October 7, 2010 - Saturday, October 9, 2010

Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile, Chicago, IL

Program Directors: David Adams, MD; Steven Bolling, MD; Robert Bonow, MD; and Howard Herrmann, MD

This educational program provides an opportunity for the multidisciplinary team of cardiologists, surgeons, advanced cardiac care nurses, fellows and other professionals to get a comprehensive review and updates on cutting edge science, share clinical practice strategies, and most importantly, interact and learn from a renowned faculty of experts in the field.

The 2010 Summit will focus on incorporating ACC, AHA and ABTS guidelines into practice through interactive case discussions and debate, and focused break-out sessions for cardiac surgeons, cardiologists and nurses. Medical, imaging and surgical teams are encouraged to come to the conference together to experience managing complex patients through collaborations.

University of Utahs Perioperative Echocardiography Review Course

Friday, October 8, 2010 - Sunday, October 10, 2010

The Canyons Grand Summit Hotel and Conference Center

The course is designed for anesthesiologists, intensivists, and residents who are in the process of preparing for the PTEeXAM or who would like to refresh their knowledge of echocardiography.

Contact:    Chris Haber
chris.haber@hsc.utah.edu
801-213-2870

For more information, click here.

10th Annual Echo NY 2010

Saturday, October 9, 2010 - Monday, October 11, 2010

Crowne Plaza Times Square, New York, NY

Basic echocardiography will be reviewed and the latest advances in echocardiography will be demonstrated through lecture and case studies. Participants will be exposed to principles of imaging, exercise and pharmacological stress, contrast, harmonics, Doppler tissue imaging, strain, strain rate, cardiac resynchronization and 2D, 3D and 4D transesophageal echocardiography, valvular, coronary, myocardial and congenital heart disease. Case studies will be interspersed throughout each lecture to emphasize the importance and clinical utility of each technique discussed.

Co-sponsored by St. Luke’s and Roosevelt Hospitals, Division of Cardiology, and ASE. Course Director: Farooq A. Chaudhry, MD, FASE.

Contact:    St. Luke’s and Roosevelt Hospitals
aroman@chpnet.org
212-523-2138

For more information, click here.

ASE 2010 Vascular Imaging Symposium: Vascular Techniques and Interpretation

Saturday, October 9, 2010

The Hub Cira Centre, Philadelphia, PA

Sponsored by ASE through an educational partnership with the Society for Vascular Medicine. This one-day course will cover cerebrovascular, renal, peripheral arterial and venous ultrasound examinations and interpretation. Course directors: Emile R. Mohler, III, MD, FASE and Jeffrey Olin, DO.

Contact:    Lindsay Coble
lcoble@asecho.org
919-297-7158

For more information, click here.

26th Annual Echocardiography in Pediatric and Adult Congenital Heart Disease

Sunday, October 10, 2010 - Wednesday, October 13, 2010

Rochester, MN - Siebens Medical Education Building, Leighton Auditorium

The 26th Annual Echocardiography in Pediatric and Adult Congenital Heart Disease Symposium will focus on the basics of recognizing, understanding, and imaging patients with congenital heart disease. This year special attention will be placed on the evaluation of the patient that has had previous surgical procedure for their congenital cardiac malformation. This four-day symposium is designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of the anatomy, clinical aspects, imaging, and management of patients with congenital heart disease. The symposium will have a distinguished faculty of pediatric and adult congenital cardiologists, cardiac pathologists, and surgeons with expertise in treatment, diagnosis, and management of patients with congenital heart disease. The symposium will consist of lectures, video examples, workshops, and panel discussions.

Contact:    Sheila Fick
echocme@mayo.edu
507-284-0536

For more information, click here.

Echo Australia 2010

Thursday, October 14, 2010 - Saturday, October 16, 2010

Sydney, Australia

You are invited to attend the 9th Annual Echo Australia program, which intergrates state-of-the-art science and ultrasound technology into clinical cardiology.

Echo Australia 2010 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 color 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.

Faculty Directors: Bijoy K. Khandheria, MD, FASE Darryl J. Burstow, MD Gregory M. Scalia, MBBS, FASE

Supported by an educational grant from GE Healthcare

Contact:    Linda Rattray
linda.rattray@ge.com
612 9846 4735
19th Annual Cases in Echocardiography

Wednesday, October 20, 2010 - Saturday, October 23, 2010

Napa, CA - The Meritage Resort & Spa

This course is intended for physicians and sonographers with an advanced background in echocardiography.

This advanced course is designed to provide the clinician with an update on two-dimensional, Doppler, stress, and transesophageal echocardiography. It is not a “how-to” course, but instead will concentrate on the application of echocardiography in clinical decision making.

The program consists primarily of clinical cases which illustrate the problems cardiologists commonly encounter. Multiple choice questions addressing the clinical utility and limitations of echocardiography follow each case. In addition, faculty present “rapid fire” and “unknown” cases. The audience is also encouraged to bring unknown cases which will be shown during a special session.

Special breakout sessions are devoted to the interpretation of Doppler hemodynamics, diastolic function, stress echocardiography, congenital heart disease, interventional and perioperative echocardiography.

This course is designed to encourage maximum audience participation and interaction with the faculty.

Contact:    Deborah Feils
cvcme@mayo.edu
507-266-0677 or 800-283-6296

For more information, click here.

8th Annual Symposium on Advances in Perinatal Cardiology & First Annual Update in Perinatology

Thursday, October 21, 2010 - Saturday, October 23, 2010

Renaissance Vinoy Resort & Golf Club, St. Petersburg, FL

Two Great Conferences: 8th Annual Symposium on Advances in Perinatal Cardiology - October 21-23, 2010 and the First Annual Update in Perinatology - October 22-23, 2010 to be held in at the Renaissance Vinoy Resort & Golf Club in St. Petersburg, FL our website is www.allkids.org/conferences.

Contact:    Joyce Kosirowsky
cme@allkids.org
727-767-8523

For more information, click here.

Physician Interpretation Course

Friday, October 29, 2010 - Saturday, October 30, 2010

Bothell, WA

Designed to assist physicians in gaining interpretation experience, this two-day workshop focuses on the major vascular ultrasound examinations to meet accreditation requirements.

Day one concentrates on carotid duplex interpretation with additional tips on dictating vascular reports. Day two focuses on duplex interpretation of peripheral arterial, peripheral venous and renal artery exams. Skills are developed through actual case studies and interpretation simulation. The course covers both basic and advanced concepts.

ACCREDITATION Pacific Vascular Institute for Continuing Medical Education (PVICME) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. PVICME takes responsibility for the content, quality, and scientific integrity of this CME activity. PVICME designates this education activity for a maximum of 14 category 1 credits toward the AMA Physician's Recognition Award.

Contact:    Diane Fields
dfields@pacificvascular.com
Twenty-ninth Annual Echocardiography Symposium

Friday, October 29, 2010 - Saturday, October 30, 2010

Doral Marriott Resort

Target audience includes cardiologists, echo sonographers, anesthesiologists.

Contact:    Julie Zimmett
juliez@baptisthealth.net
7865962398

For more information, click here.

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Introduction to Fetal Echocardiography - Nov. 2010

Saturday, November 13, 2010

Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute

Introduction to Fetal Echocardiography - Nov. 2010Intro to Fetal Echocardiography Course Topics:

* Fetal Cardiac anatomy and physiology * Fetal heart screening overview: indications / applications and exam limitations * 4-chamber: "Basic" cardiac ultrasound exam -- 10 point checklist * The "Extended Basic" cardiac ultrasound exam: identifying outflow tracts / Great vessels (arch and ductus) etc * Detecting CHD using "basic and extended basic" views for left heart defects, right heart defects and conotruncal anomalies * Hands-on workshop sessions

Who Can Attend?

Physicians, sonographers, and other medical professionals performing OB ultrasound examinations for at least 6 months.

Contact:    Gulfcoast Staff
learn@gcus.com
(727) 363-4500

For more information, click here.

20th Annual International Conference on Echocardiography and Allied Techniques (MRI, CT Scan, Nuclear): Case Studies and Recent Advances in Echocardiography

Saturday, November 13, 2010

Chicago, Illinois (venue to be announced)

Under the leadership of the Conference Director, Dr. Navin C. Nanda, this conference is designed to provide a comprehensive review of echocardiography and allied techniques (MRI, CT Scan, Nuclear) with emphasis on case studies (over 60) on valvular heart disease, endocarditis, prosthetic valves, pericardial and myocardial disorders, aortic diseases, adult congenital heart disease, and stress, tissue Doppler imaging, strain and strain rate imaging, and 3 and 4-dimensional transthoracic and transesophageal echocardiography. An update of recent advances in echocardiography including contrast echocardiography will also be provided.

Contact:    LIndy Chapman
lindyc@uab.edu
205-934-2300

For more information, click here.

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The Right Heart: Imaging for Optimal Patient Care

Sunday, December 5, 2010

NYU Langone Medical Center, New York, NY

Co-sponsored by ASE and NYU Post-Graduate Medical School. Course Director: Colin K.L. Phoon, MPhil, MD.

Contact:    NYU Post-Graduate Medical School
212-263-5295

For more information, click here.

Intro to 2D/M-Mode Echocardiography and Cardiac Doppler/Color Flow Imaging -- Dec. 2010

Monday, December 6, 2010 - Friday, December 10, 2010

http://www.gcus.com/ProgramDetails2.aspx?ID=370&scheduleID=362&type=PROGRAM&mode=View

Intro to 2D/M-Mode Echocardiography and Cardiac Doppler/Color Flow Imaging -- Dec. 2010

Start Date: 12/06/2010 End Date: 12/10/2010 AMA Cat. 1 CME Credits: 40.0 Other CME Credits: 34.5 ASRT Cat. A Credits Advanced Registration: $2,050.00 Regular Registration: $2,090.00 Location: Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute Address: 4615 Gulf Blvd., Suite 205 St. Pete Beach, FL 33706

The Advanced Registration fee is honored if payment is made/postmarked 21 days or more prior to the beginning date of the program. If it's 10 Days Before the Course call first for space availability. Plus, save 5% when registering two or more attendees at the same time with the same form of payment to any program. The Shopping Cart will automatically discount 5% from the registration fee.

Course Topics:

* Imaging fundamentals * Heart anatomy/electrocardiography * 2D/M Mode characterization of cardiac anatomy * M-Mode and 2D measurements * Fundamentals of Doppler (Pulsed, CW and CFI) * Comprehensive 2D and Doppler echocardiogram * Mitral valve/Aortic valve disease * Cardiomyopathies * Doppler Evaluation of Mitral Valve Disease and Aortic Valve Disease * Right heart disease * Live demo: Complete echocardiography examination * Coronary heart disease * Diastolic function/contrast * Pericardial disease/Cardiac masses * Hands-on sessions

Contact:    Gulfcoast Staff
learn@gcus.com
(727) 363-4500

For more information, click here.

EUROECHO 2010

Wednesday, December 8, 2010 - Saturday, December 11, 2010

Copenhagen, Denmark

Our fourteenth annual meeting will focus on the latest advances in Cardiac Imaging and offer a complete review of clinical cases and new teaching sessions.

Contact:    EUROECHO 2010 Secretariat
euroecho@escardio.org

For more information, click here.

The Heart Beat of Cardiology: From Stethoscope to Echoscope

Thursday, December 9, 2010 - Saturday, December 11, 2010

Chicago, IL - The Westin

The Heart Beat of Cardiology is a premier educational venue for echocardiography in clinical practice. This is held collaboratively with the University of Chicago Medical Center. The program is designed to accommodate the evolving needs of inquisitive attendees.

Topics covered will include fundamentals of cardiovascular ultrasound, basic and advanced hemodynamics, 3-D echocardiography, endocardial/pericardial disease, ischemic heart disease, vascular health, contrast, heart failure, diastolic function, new technologies, and valvular heart disease. At no additional charge, special workshops are available on focused topics of interest to the general as well as specialty participants.

North Michigan Avenue is the upscale hub of downtown Chicago, and The Westin Michigan Avenue Chicago is perfectly positioned to make the most of it. They are within an easy walk of luxury retailers such as Bloomingdale’s and Saks, as well as the city’s most celebrated restaurants and famous jazz and blues clubs. For outdoor enthusiasts, Lake Michigan and the Oak Street Beach are just blocks away.

Contact:    Sheila Fick
echocme@mayo.edu
507-284-0536

For more information, click here.

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21st Annual Echo Hawaii

Monday, January 24, 2011 - Friday, January 28, 2011

Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel, Kohala Coast, Big Island, HI

Sponsored by ASE.

Contact:    Amber Buff
abuff@asecho.org
919-297-7157

For more information, click here.

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Cardiology 2011: The 15th Annual Update on Pediatric and Congenital Cardiovascular Disease

Wednesday, February 2, 2011 - Sunday, February 6, 2011

Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort and Spa at Gainey Ranch. Scottsdale, Arizona

A comprehensive post-graduate course for pediatric cardiologists, intensivists, surgeons, anesthesiologists, sonographers, neonatologists, ACHD specialists, nurses, perfusionists, and all those involved in the care of neonates and children with cardiovascular disease.

Although there are many successful meetings for subspecialists who care for children with heart disease, this course employs a interdisciplinary faculty from multiple institutions across the United States, and from around the world, to present a balanced approach to diagnosis and management. The course faculty will present more than 50 talks in Plenary Sessions as well as over 200 talks in small group, subspecialty breakout sessions, covering all areas necessary for comprehensive care of neonates, children and young adults with cardiovascular disease.

Important Dates

Conference: February 2 - 6, 2011; Optional Pre-Conference: February 2, 2011

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS: - Hands-on interactive sessions and wet labs - Live Pediatric Imaging - Live Exercise Testing and Tips for Setting Up an Exercise Lab - ECMO, Cardiopulmonary Bypass and Long-term Mechanical Support - Featured Oral and Poster Presentations of Accepted Abstracts - Expanded Panel Discussions and Q&A Sessions - Audience Response System - Real-time case studies including live echocardiographic imaging

Contact:    Natasha Murphy
murphyna@email.chop.edu

For more information, click here.

14th Annual Comprehensive Review & Update of Perioperative Echo

Monday, February 7, 2011 - Saturday, February 12, 2011

San Diego, CA

This course is designed for anesthesiologists, cardiologists, cardiac surgeons, sonographers, radiologists and other medical professionals as a comprehensive review of perioperative echocardiography.

Contact:    Dana Gibson
dana@societyhq.com
804-565-6303

For more information, click here.

24th Annual State-of-the-Art Echocardiography

Saturday, February 12, 2011 12:00 AM - Wednesday, February 16, 2011 12:00 AM

Intercontinental Montelucia, Scottsdale, AZ

February 12 – 13, 2011 – Preconference

February 13 – 16, 2011 – State-of-the-Art Main Conference

Sponsored by ASE.

Contact:    Deidre Lewis
dlewis@asecho.org
919-297-7152

For more information, click here.

16th Annual Cardiology at Cancun

Monday, February 28, 2011 - Friday, March 4, 2011

Cancun, Mexico - CasaMagna Hotel

The purpose of the meeting is to integrate state-of-the-art knowledge in cardiology with multimodality cardiac imaging in a clinically-based approach. The scope of the program is broad and will cover a wide spectrum of diseases ranging from ischemic heart disease to cardiac genetics in adults. Expert faculty will present practical clinical approaches to diagnostics and latest management strategies of challenging and controversial topics in cardiology. Ample time will give to enjoy the sites of Cancun.

Contact:    Sheila Fick
echocme@mayo.edu
507-284-0536

For more information, click here.

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18th Annual Echocardiographic Workshop on 2-D and Doppler Echocardiography at Vail

Monday, March 7, 2011 - Thursday, March 10, 2011

Vail Marriott, Vail, CO

Program Directors: George M. Gura, Jr., MD – Mayo Clinic; Thomas Ryan, MD – The Ohio State University

This program will provide a comprehensive review of state-of-the-art 2D, Doppler and transesophageal echocardiography with a strong emphasis on newer and more rapidly changing areas. The topics to be covered include diastology, ischemic heart disease, valvular heart disease, 3D echo, application of TEE in clinical practice, cardiomyopathy, and resynchronization in heart failure. The role of echo relative to the newer imaging modalities will be discussed. There are also afternoon workshops on transesophageal echo, hemodynamics, and stress echo. The final workshop will include a series of clinical cases which will focus on integrating various imaging modalities to provide the highest quality of patient care. The course is designed for the clinician and sonographer who are actively involved in adult echocardiography and wish to gain additional practical experience in these specific areas. Daily reading sessions will provide the opportunity to interpret case studies and to compare and discuss diagnoses with the faculty. An integrated format combining theory and practice will be utilized. In the morning sessions, a traditional lecture series will present state-of-the-art information on selected topics. Application of the techniques to clinical practice will be emphasized. Lectures covering pertinent general cardiology topics, such as appropriateness criteria, will also be provided.

In the afternoon, attendees will have the opportunity to apply the lecture material in a workshop environment. A large number of cases will be presented, analyzed and discussed. Each afternoon, attendees will be able to participate in reading sessions, covering either transesophageal echo, stress echo, and hemodynamics.

Contact:    Sheila Fick
echocme@mayo.edu
507-284-0536

For more information, click here.

17th Charleston Symposium: Multi-Modality Imaging

Sunday, March 13, 2011 - Wednesday, March 16, 2011

Francis Marion Hotel, Charleston, SC

Co-Sponsored by the Medical University of South Carolina and ASE. Course Director: Girish S. Shirali, MBBS, FASE.

Contact:    Debbie Bryant
bryantd@musc.edu
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E3 2011 - Essential Echocardiography with Experts: Congenital Heart Disease

Saturday, April 2, 2011

New Orleans, LA

Sponsored by ASE. Program Chair: Mani A. Vannan, MBBS.

Contact:    Lindsay Coble
lcoble@asecho.org
919-297-7158
8th Annual ASE Chicago Sonographer Update: Adult Congenital Heart Disease: An Echo, Surgical and Pathology Review

Saturday, April 30, 2011

Hyatt Lodge at McDonald's Campus, Oakbrook, IL

Sponsored by ASE. Course Directors: Luciana Young, MD, FASE and Kaliope Berdusis, MBA, RDCS, FASE

Contact:    Amber Buff
abuff@asecho.org
(919) 297-7157
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2011 ASCeXAM/ReASCE Review Course

Sunday, May 22, 2011 - Tuesday, May 24, 2011

Omni at CNN Center, Atlanta, GA

Sponsored by ASE. Program Chair: Gerard P. Aurigemma, MD, FASE.

Contact:    Amber Buff
abuff@asecho.org
919-297-7157
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