Keys to Cardiac Imaging

COURSE LOCATION
The Biltmore Miami-Coral Gables
1200 Anastasia Avenue
Coral Gables, FL 33134
 

COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course will explore basic and cutting-edge imaging techniques to improve patient care and hone individual skills in performance and interpretation of echocardiography, nuclear cardiology, cardiac computed tomography, and cardiovascular magnetic resonance imaging.  Led by a distinguished faculty of experts, the course will highlight recent advances, practical applications, and limitations of each imaging technique. Educational sessions will focus on the clinical utility of imaging in the diagnosis, risk stratification, and management of a wide range of cardiovascular conditions. Key topics will include valvular heart disease, coronary artery disease, cardiomyopathies, and functional assessment. Through this course, clinicians will obtain a greater understanding of the individual and complimentary roles of the wide range of imaging modalities in providing optimal care patients with cardiovascular diseases.

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

• develop skills to select appropriate multimodality cardiac imaging;
• utilize cutting edge techniques for advanced imaging for cardiovascular disease;
• utilize diagnostic and clinical decision-making skills in the care of cardiovascular patients using multimodality cardiac imaging; and,
• identify appropriate use of imaging indications, contraindications, and rationale for 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 the cardiologists, radiologists, cardiac anesthesiologists, general internists, internal medicine subspecialists, sonographers, radiology technologists, nurse practitioners, physician associates, and other primary healthcare providers interested in appropriate imaging for cardiovascular disease assessment and diagnosis.