Credit Information
Credit Type
* AMA PRA Category 1™
Number of Credits
3
Course Overview
This course on Infective Endocarditis explores the role of echocardiography in diagnosing and managing the condition. Learn about different diagnostic techniques, including transthoracic and transesophageal echocardiography, and gain insights into pathophysiology, clinical presentation, treatment options, and complications.
Course Objectives
After completing Infective Endocarditis, the participant will:
Accurately identify and interpret echocardiographic findings indicative of endocarditis in both native and prosthetic valves.
Implement an effective approach to distinguish infective endocarditis from other cardiac conditions, enabling timely and appropriate management.
Utilize echocardiography as a valuable tool for assessing treatment response, monitoring complications, and guiding surgical interventions in complicated endocarditis cases.
Demonstrate proficiency in generating structured and comprehensive echocardiography reports, facilitating clear communication with referring physicians and healthcare teams.
Integrate a multidisciplinary approach to endocarditis management, collaborating effectively with cardiologists, infectious disease specialists, and cardiothoracic surgeons.
Apply the knowledge gained from this course to enhance patient care, optimize clinical outcomes, and promote safety in the diagnosis and management of endocarditis using echocardiography.
Target Audience
Cardiologists
Echocardiographers
Anyone 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.
