Credit Information
Credit Type
* AMA PRA Category 1™
Number of Credits
2
Course Overview
Understand left ventricular outflow tract obstructions in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM). Learn echocardiographic techniques, assess severity and location of obstructions, and explore treatment options like medications, surgery, and patient management tips for HOCM.
Course Objectives
After completing this activity, the participant will:
Understand the underlying principles and mechanisms of LV obstructive gradients.
Identify and interpret LV obstructive gradients using various diagnostic techniques and tools.
Analyze the clinical significance of LV obstructive gradients and their implications for patient management.
Apply appropriate treatment strategies and interventions based on assessing LV obstructive gradients.
Evaluate the effectiveness of therapeutic interventions in reducing LV obstructive gradients and improving patient outcomes
Target Audience
Cardiologists, echocardiographers and others who perform and/or interpret echocardiography.
* AMA PRA Category 1 ™ credits are used by physicians and other groups like PAs and certain nurses. Category 1 credits are accepted by the ARDMS, CCI, ACCME, and Sonography Canada.
