Case Studies in Infective Endocarditis an Update, part 1

Case Studies in Infective Endocarditis an Update, part 1

Course Overview

Learn to differentiate infective endocarditis manifestations, recognize signs in native valves, and assess using echocardiography through real patient cases.

Course Objectives

After completing this activity, the participant will:

  • Differentiate the manifestations of infective endocarditis

  • Distinguish the typical signs of infective endocarditis in native valves

  • Assess infective endocarditis using echocardiography

Target Audience

The 'Case Studies in Infective Endocarditis An Update, Part 1' course is designed for physicians, sonographers, and ultrasound professionals, it aims to sharpen your diagnostic skills, helping you to differentiate and assess infective endocarditis manifestations, especially in native valves, using echocardiography. 

Credit Information

Credit Type

* AMA PRA Category 1™

Number of Credits

1

* 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.

Faculty

Jess Hooley, ACS, BS, RCS

Advanced Cardiac Sonographer and Co-Founder of CardioConnections

Phoenix, Arizona

Britni James, RCS

Registered Cardiac Sonographer and Co-Founder of CardioConnections

Phoenix, Arizona

Disclosure

In compliance with the Essentials and Standards of the ACCME, the author of this CME tutorial is required to disclose any significant financial or other relationships they may have with commercial interests. Jess Hooley and Britni James discloses no such relationships exist. IAME has assessed conflict of interest with its faculty, authors, editors, and any individuals who were in a position to control the content of this CME activity. Any identified relevant conflicts of interest have been mitigated. IAME's planners, content reviewers, and editorial staff disclose no relationships with ineligible entities.

In compliance with the Essentials and Standards of the ACCME, the author of this CME tutorial is required to disclose any significant financial or other relationships they may have with commercial interests.

IAME has assessed conflict of interest with its faculty, authors, editors, and any individuals who were in a position to control the content of this CME activity. Any identified relevant conflicts of interest have been mitigated. IAME's planners, content reviewers, and editorial staff disclose no relationships with ineligible entities.

Estimated Time for Completion

1 hour

Date of Release

November 29th, 2023

Date of Most Recent Review

June 21st, 2024

Expiration Date

June 21st, 2027

Accreditation

The Institute for Advanced Medical Education is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The Institute for Advanced Medical Education designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Sonographers: These credits are accepted by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS), Sonography Canada, Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI), and most other organizations.

For information on the applicability and acceptance of continuing education credit for this activity, please consult your professional licensing board or other credentialing organization.