Hawaii Heart - Echocardiography and Multimodality Imaging

COURSE LOCATION
Grand Hyatt Kauai
1571 Poipu Road
Koloa, HI 96756

COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course will review the technical issues of echocardiography as well as CT, MRI, PET, and nuclear imaging as they pertain to cardiovascular disorders. An expert faculty will discuss the relevant advances in techniques and the limitations of each modality. Lectures will provide a comprehensive state-of-the-art update of the clinical uses of various imaging modalities in the diagnosis, prognosis, and management of common cardiovascular diseases. A clinical case-based format will be used to highlight practice dilemmas and key management strategies. 

INTENDED AUDIENCE
This course is designed for cardiologists, cardiac anesthesiologists, cardiovascular surgeons, general internists, internal medicine subspecialists, advanced practice professionals, cardiac sonographers, and other primary healthcare providers with an interest in cardiovascular imaging. Participants involved in the diagnosis and management of cardiovascular disease will benefit from the in-depth review of imaging modalities and their clinical applications.

Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) Workshop: Enhance Your Skills with Hands-On Ultrasound Training
Join us for focused sessions designed to build your confidence and competence in the use of point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) in cardiovascular and acute care settings. The workshop begins with a didactic session on Sunday, February 8, featuring expert instruction on image acquisition, interpretation, and the integration of ultrasound findings into clinical decision-making. Throughout the week, participants may engage in immersive, hands-on training aimed at enhancing proficiency in bedside ultrasound techniques (space is limited).

Whether you are new to POCUS or looking to refine your skills, this workshop offers personalized instruction in a small-group setting to ensure participants leave with confidence and competence in applying ultrasound at the point of care.