48th Annual Echo Northwestern

48th Annual Echo Northwestern is organized by Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine - Office of Continuing Medical Education and will be held on Oct 17, 2026 at Prentice Women's Hospital, Chicago, Illinois, United States of America.

Description:
The 48th Annual Echo Northwestern conference is a one-day, multidisciplinary conference focused on contemporary applications of echocardiography in adult and pediatric cardiovascular care. This course provides evidence-based updates and practical imaging strategies in cardio-oncology, cardio-obstetrics, cardiomyopathies, and current guideline recommendations. Through expert-led lectures, case-based discussions, and interactive Q&A sessions, participants will review evolving echocardiographic techniques, strain imaging applications, assessment of complex structural and congenital heart disease, and imaging considerations in pregnancy and cancer therapy–related cardiac dysfunction. The program integrates adult and pediatric perspectives to promote comprehensive, lifespan-based cardiovascular imaging. This activity is designed for cardiologists, pediatric cardiologists, fellows, sonographers, and advanced practice providers seeking to enhance diagnostic accuracy and apply updated echocardiography guidelines to clinical practice.

Objectives:

• Apply current echocardiography guidelines to adult and pediatric cardiovascular imaging.
• Analyze echocardiographic findings in cardio-oncology and cardio-obstetric patients to guide clinical decision-making.
• Differentiate imaging characteristics of hypertrophic, infiltrative, inflammatory, and peripartum cardiomyopathies.
• Integrate strain and diastolic function parameters into routine echocardiographic evaluation and reporting.
• Evaluate complex cases involving congenital heart disease across the lifespan.
• Implement standardized imaging protocols to improve diagnostic accuracy and patient management.