Credit Information
Credit Type
* AMA PRA Category 1™
Number of Credits
2
Course Overview
This course covers the causes, symptoms, and treatments of aortic regurgitation, focusing on echocardiography for diagnosis and assessment. Learn surgical and medical interventions for optimal care.
Course Objectives
After completing this activity, the participant will:
Define AR and distinguish its associated symptoms.
Evaluate proper echocardiographic assessment for accurate diagnosis.
Assess the causes and potential complications of AR.
Design diagnostic techniques in echocardiography for assessment of severity.
Evaluate the available treatment options for AR.
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.
