Complex Cardiovascular Imaging Conference

Cardiovascular techs, CT techs, echo techs, MR techs, nuclear techs, PET techs, radiology techs, vascular techs, nurses, exercise physiologists, and any related providers interested in learning more about cardiovascular imaging.

The purpose of this event is:

• Improving outcomes and quality of life in the cardiovascular population through ongoing research and proven techniques utilizing cardiovascular imaging modalities.
• Advocating for the field’s continued expansion through communication within our cardiology, radiology and nursing communities;
• Dedicated to the goals of outreach and education for technologists and medical support staff;
• Cultivating close working relationships within our cardiology and radiology communities;
• Moving forward this conference will advocate for education and clinical excellence to improve patient care.

At the completion of this activity, the participants should be able to:

• Explain the modern principles, techniques, risks and limitations of different cardiovascular imaging modalities. 
• Describe best imaging options for diagnosis and evaluation of structural heart disease. 
• Describe the roles different cardiovascular imaging modalities play in diagnosing and evaluating Heart Failure and Cardiomyopathy, including cardiac amyloidosis and myocardial viability as well as explain the advantages and limitations of each modality. 
• Improve the outcomes and quality of life in the cardiovascular population through ongoing research and proven techniques utilizing cardiovascular imaging modalities. 
• Order the correct imaging for each patient for accurate diagnosis of Coronary Artery Disease, to include Echo, MPI, CMR, CTA and Coronary Angiography. 
• Describe special considerations to be made in diagnosing CAD in women. 

8:00-8:10am: Welcome/Introduction

Desmond B. Jay, MD; Wendy Beasley, CNMT

8:15-8:35am: Echo Evaluation

Said Alsidawi, MD

8:35-8:55am: CT/MR Evaluation

João Cavalcante, MD

8:55-9:15am: Echo in the Cath Lab-Visualizing Percutaneous Therapies

Richard Bae, MD

9:15-9:25am: Questions and Answers

9:25-9:40am: Break & Exhibit Presentation

9:40-10:00am: Viability Testing (PET/CMR)

Desmond B. Jay, MD; David Lin, MD

10:00-10:20am: Echo Strain Imaging

Said Alsidawi, MD

10:20-10:40am: HCM

Robert Fraser, MD

10:40-10:55am: Nuclear Imaging for Amyloid

Desmond B. Jay, MD

10:55-11:10am: MR Imaging for Amyloid

David Lin, MD

11:10-11:20am: Questions and Answers

11:20-12:30pm: Exhibit Presentation & Lunch

12:30-12:50pm: POCUS Cases

Alex Campbell, MD

12:55-1:15pm: Stress Echo

Said Alsidawi, MD

1:15-1:35pm: Stress MPI

Desmond B. Jay, MD

1:35-1:55pm: Stress CMR

João Cavalcante, MD

1:55-2:10pm: Break & Exhibit Presentation

2:10-2:30pm: CTA

Victor Cheng, MD

2:30-2:50pm: Cor Angiography, FFR/IVUS

Santiago Garcia, MD

2:50-3:10pm: Special Considerations for Women

Retu Saxena, MD

3:10-3:30pm: Questions and Answers

3:30pm Closing

Desmond Jay, MD

To learn more and reserve an exhibit with an online payment, please visit this page.

If you will be paying by check, please contact Maia Hendel (mhendel@mhif.org).

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This course has been approved by the ASRT for 6.5 hours of Category A continuing education credit.