October 2002
Volume 66 |
Number 10
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ASA NEWS
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| TEE Workshop
Set for November 2-3 |
The Workshop on Transesophageal Echocardiography is intended
as an introductory course on intraoperative echocardiography.
The program will be held on November 2-3, 2003, at the Marriott
Mountain Shadows Resort and Golf Club in Scottsdale, Arizona.
This workshop will introduce a number of topics that will
provide the basics on the physics of ultrasound, the use
of knobs on the echocardiography machine, the components
of a complete transesophageal examination along with the
corresponding anatomical views and the pathophysiology of
valvular heart disease and its intraoperative assessment.
Robert M. Savage, M.D., is the program chair. He will speak
on "Basic Cardiac Anatomy and Imaging Planes"
as well as the corresponding workshop "Mitral Valves"
and the "Valve Workshop." The other faculty and
their topics are:
• Solomon Aronson, M.D., "Physics of Ultrasound,"
"Artifacts and Pitfalls," "Economics of Intraoperative
Echo" and the "Cardiac Anatomy Imaging Plane Workshop";
• Jonathon B. Mark, M.D., "Assessment of the
Left Ventricle and Right Ventricle Systolic Function and
Regional Wall Motion," "Tricuspid and Pulmonic
Valve" as well as the workshop "Knobology –
Improving the Image" and the "Valve Workshop";
• Jack S. Shanewise, M.D., "Intraoperative Examination:
Indications, Contraindications, Safety, Comprehensive Examination,"
"Cardiac Hemodynamics" and the "Hemodynamics
Workshop";
• Stanton K. Shernan, M.D., "Organization of
an Intraoperative Echo Service," "Thoracic Aorta"
as well as the "Valve Workshop";
• Lee K. Wallace, M.D., "Common Platforms and
Knobs," the workshop "Knobology – Improving
the Image" and the "Hemodynamics Workshop."
ASA is approved by the Accreditation Council for Continuing
Medical Education (ACCME) to sponsor continuing medical
education programs for physicians. ASA designates this educational
activity for a maximum of 14 hours in category 1 credit
toward the AMA Physician's Recognition Award. Each physician
should claim only those hours of credit that he/she actually
spent in the activity.
Registration fees are $300 for ASA active members, $125
for resident members and $750 for nonmembers.
A block of rooms is being held at the Marriott Mountain
Shadows Resort and Golf Club until October 11, 2002. Reservation
information will be sent to registrants upon receipt of
registration.
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