Credit Information
Credit Type
* AMA PRA Category 1™
Number of Credits
3
Course Overview
Master the essential techniques for diagnosing and managing Pulmonary Hypertension (PHTN) using echocardiography. Learn how to assess pulmonary artery pressure, right ventricular function, and tricuspid regurgitation. Understand advanced echo parameters, including TAPSE, RVFAC, and S', to enhance diagnostic accuracy and improve patient outcomes.
Course Objectives
After completing this activity, the participant will:
Accurately identify and interpret echocardiographic findings.
Understand the 5 different classifications of pulmonary hypertension
Utilize echocardiography as a valuable tool for assessing treatment response and monitoring complications involved with pulmonary hypertension
Recognize findings on echocardiographic exam images
Apply the knowledge gained from this course to enhance patient care, optimize clinical outcomes, and promote safety in the diagnosis and management using echocardiography.
Target Audience
Physicians, sonographers, 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.
