Hawaii Heart - Echocardiography and Multimodality Imaging

COURSE LOCATION
The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua
1 Ritz Carlton Drive
Kapalua, HI 96761

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. 

LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:

• utilize diagnostic imaging in clinical decision-making for cardiovascular disease;
• identify when to use imaging to diagnose valve disease;
• compare imaging methods used to evaluate heart failure;
• review current methods for evaluating aortic disorders;
• identify common heart abnormalities in adults with congenital heart disease; and, 
• summarize diagnostic features of stress testing.

Attendance at any Mayo Clinic course does not indicate or guarantee competence or proficiency in the skills, knowledge or performance of any care or procedure(s) which may be discussed or taught in this course.

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.