FINAL PROGRAM - American Society of Echocardiography

MULTI-MODALITY IMAGING SYMPOSIUM
Cardiovascular imaging plays an important role in the
diagnosis and treatment of patients with cardiovascular
disease� This symposium on Saturday, June 30, will present a
comprehensive multimodality approach in four consecutive
sessions for the evaluation of patients with hypertrophic
cardiomyopathy, aortic disease, pericardial disease, and
coronary artery disease using echocardiography, nuclear
cardiology, cardiac CT, and cardiac MR� Leading national
and international experts will participate in this symposium
with opportunity for interaction in panel and audience
discussions� This session is planned in conjunction with
three other leading cardiology speciality organizations,
American Society of Nuclear Medicine (ASNC), Society for
Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance (SCMR), and Society of
Cardiovascular Computed Tomography (SCCT)�
INTERVENTIONAL I
The Mitral Valve Apparatus: Influence of
Echocardiography on Perioperative Clinical Decision
Making- This symposium on Saturday, June 30, has
been designed by the ASE Council on Perioperative
Echocardiography to bring surgeons, anesthesiologists,
echocardiographers, and sonographers together for an indepth
assessment of mitral valve disease� This symposium
focuses on the mitral apparatus and tracks individual
clinical scenarios from preoperative imaging to surgical
decision making and postoperative considerations� True
multidisciplinary integration with interactive panel
discussions, porcine heart dissection, and multimedia
presentations including surgical video that comprehensively
explore current concepts in mitral valve disease will also be
featured�
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AND ADVOCACY
There are ongoing rapid changes in the health care
delivery system that affect the practice of cardiology and
cardiovascular imaging� These sessions will help attendees
gain knowledge about these developments and learn
strategies for having a successful practice� Topics covered
will include, strategic planning, building the successful
practice, communication skills, and the role of
echocardiography in the successful practice� Both private
practice and hospital-based practice issues will be explored
and there will be time for audience interaction with the
presenters� The afternoon sessions will also cover how best to
advocate for the future of the profession�
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SCIENTIFIC PROGRAM
TRACKS & KEY
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PEDIATRIC/CONGENITAL PC
The Council on Pediatric and Congenital Heart Disease has
put together a program that promises to be jam-packed
with cutting edge science, imaging pearls and hands-on
instruction to benefit all members of the pediatric and adult
congenital echocardiography community� The popular
staples of the program return: the Saturday Congenital
Symposium: Echo-Surgical-Pathology Correlation;
Pediatric Echo Jeopardy, the Fireside Chat, case
presentations, oral abstract sessions, and the always
entertaining controversy debates� We will unveil the
mysteries of some of the newer echo technologies and see
how expert centers apply them in clinical practice� There will
be a full serving of adult congenital topics throughout the
meeting, with relevant sessions on each day� Finally, there
will be a full fetal program, guaranteed to satisfy both experts
and novices alike�
RESEARCH R
Basic Science & Clinical Careers Symposium – It all starts
with an idea and leads to an innovation that changes clinical
practice and patient care� Whether you are considering
an academic research career or are already an established
investigator, this symposium on Sunday, July 1, will show
you how to grow a career as a clinical investigator, with
direction and advice from those who have already laid
the foundation, as well as, explain how the ideas behind
today’s imaging research and innovations in technology are
reshaping tomorrow’s health care� This year, speakers from
the NIH and FDA will be engaged to answer your questions�
Original Research – Investigators will present the latest
advances in cardiovascular ultrasound throughout the
program� Don’t miss the rapid fire abstract sessions or the
prestigious Arthur E� Weyman Young Investigator’s Award
Competition, where the four best abstracts submitted
compete in front of a panel of luminaries for cash prizes
and international recognition� Meet the investigators during
dedicated poster viewing times� The ASE Scientific Sessions
Wrap-Up will highlight the science you may have missed�
FUNDAMENTAL IMAGING
This track will instruct practitioners on techniques of
assessment and quantitation� There will also be sessions that
focus on in-depth discussion of complicated issues which
affect the practice of cardiovascular ultrasound, including
heart failure and contrast�
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