OVERVIEW

Echocardiographic Evaluation of Cardiomyopathies is organized by Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute (GCUS) Inc.

Date of Original Release: 11/14/2022
This edition valid for credit through: 11/14/2025

Description:
Echocardiographic Evaluation of Cardiomyopathies Training Video material is designed to provide an introduction to the 2D evaluation of cardiomyopathies.

Objectives :

Differentiate the types of cardiomyopathy seen in echocardiography
List the techniques to use to evaluate each type of cardiomyopathy
Identify echocardiographic features and apply diagnostic criteria associated with the various types of cardiomyopathies

Topics

Dilated Cardiomyopathy
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
Restrictive/Infiltrative Cardiomyopathy
Arrhythmogenic RV Cardiomyopathy
Takotsubo
Apical Balloon Syndrome: LV Non-Compaction
Clinical Case Studies

ACCREDITATION & CREDITS

Credits:
The Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

This course also meets CME/CEU requirements for ARDMS. Note: While offering the CME credit hours noted above, activities are not intended to provide extensive training or certification for exam performance or interpretation.

1.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™

FACULTY

Dennis Atherton

RDCS, RCT, RRT, ACS, FASERespiratory Therapy, Sonography

TARGET AUDIENCE

PhysicianCardiologistsRadiologistsSonographerInternal Medicine PhysicianEchocardiographersPrimary Care PhysiciansNurse PractitionersOther Health ProfessionalsAnesthesiologist