Credit Information
Credit Type
* AMA PRA Category 1™
Number of Credits
3
Course Overview
This course equips healthcare professionals with modern echocardiographic techniques to diagnose and assess aortic stenosis, covering anatomy, severity criteria, and treatment strategies like SAVR and TAVR.
Course Objectives
After completing this activity, the participant will:
Evaluate the pathophysiology of aortic stenosis, including its etiology, hemodynamic changes, and clinical manifestations.
Analyze and interpret the echocardiographic findings associated with aortic stenosis measurements of aortic valve area, peak and mean pressure gradients, and aortic valve morphology to accurately assess the severity.
Apply knowledge and demonstrate proficiency in understanding a comprehensive echocardiographic examination for the assessment of aortic stenosis, including appropriate imaging views and techniques.
Distinguish the limitations and interpret sources of error in echocardiographic assessment of aortic stenosis.
Develop enhanced knowledge of the various treatment options available for aortic stenosis, including medical management, transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR), and surgical interventions
Recommend and employ echocardiography in procedural planning and assessment.
Target Audience
Physicians
Sonographers
Others who perform and/or interpret ultrasound.
* 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.
