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The Safe and Effective use of Ultrasound Enhancing Agents – CME
The Ultrasound community is challenged with maintaining current knowledge of trends and advances that could impact decision-making. The goal of this roundtable will be to discuss clinical care topics, such as formulary, storage, use, and dilution practices utilizing three healthcare professionals. Additionally, this panel will discuss the feasibility and value of UEAs, and convey key information related to how to efficiently and safely use these UEAs in current clinical care.
- To understand strategies to reduce the risk of adverse reactions to ultrasound enhancing agents.
- Perform proper administration of various ultrasound enhancing agents.
- How to properly assemble/ prepare the various ultrasound enhancing agents.
- To understand best practices for safe and appropriate use of ultrasound enhancing agents in echocardiography laboratories.
- To recognize the value and appropriate techniques for dilution of ultrasound enhancing agents to improve image quality and mitigate side effects.
The content of this CME webinar is intended for healthcare professionals including Physicians, Imaging Nurses, Administrators, Researchers, and Others.
This CME activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies of the
Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME). Northwest Imaging Forums (NWIF) is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians. NWIF designates this webinar for a maximum of 1.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Physician CME Effective: 10/27/2023 – 10/27/2024
Faculty and Planner Disclosures:
As an accredited provider of continuing medical education, it is the policy of Northwest Imaging Forums (NWIF) to ensure balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific rigor in all of its activities. In accordance with this policy, faculty and planners must disclose any financial relationships with commercial interests germane to program content. Additionally, in the event a conflict of interest (COI) does exist, it is the policy of NWIF to ensure that the COI is resolved in order to ensure the integrity of the CME activity. The planner has nothing to disclose.
Yvette Carvallo, RDCS, RVS, CCT, FASE
Overlook Medical Center
Atlantic Health System
Summit, New Jersey
Linda D. Gillam, MD, MPH, MACC, FAHA
Chair, Department of Cardiovascular Medicine Medical Director, Cardiovascular Service Line
Morristown Medical Center/Atlantic Health System
Professor of Medicine Sidney Kimmel Medical
College at Thomas Jefferson University
Jordan B. Strom, MD, MSc, FACC, FASE
Director, Echocardiography Laboratory,
Division of Cardiovascular Medicine,
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Assistant Professor of Medicine,
Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
Ed Kent, B.S. Pharm., R.Ph.
Integrated Health Systems, Pharmacy
Services and Diagnostic Imaging
formulary optimization
Post Falls, Idaho
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Supported by an Educational Grant from Bracco Diagnostics Inc.
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Considerations in the Selection of Gadolinium-Based Contrast Agents – CME
This symposium titled “Considerations in the Selection of Gadolinium-Based Contrast Agents” explores CNS and Body studies in MRI. Our experts discuss practical strategies and implementation of guidelines in routine clinical practice. We will review strategies on how to address concerns regarding gadolinium administration as well. The purpose of this symposium is to provide physicians and other health care professionals with current clinical data to make informed decisions in their clinical settings.
- Describe the key physicochemical properties of GBCAs
- Discuss the definition of stability as it relates to GBCAs
- Explain the concept of relaxivity
- Describe the importance of high relaxivity in diagnostic radiology
The content of this CME/CE Symposium is intended for healthcare professionals including Radiologists and Other Physicians, Radiologic and Imaging Nurses, Facility Managers, Researchers, Technologists and Others.
This CME activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME). Northwest Imaging Forums (NWIF) is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians. NWIF designates this webinar for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Release Date: 2/26/2024 | Expires 2/27/2025
Faculty and Planner Disclosures:
As an accredited provider of continuing medical education, it is the policy of Northwest Imaging Forums (NWIF) to ensure balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific rigor in all of its activities. In accordance with this policy, faculty and planners must disclose any financial relationships with commercial interests germane to program content. Additionally, in the event a conflict of interest (COI) does exist, it is the policy of NWIF to ensure that the COI is resolved in order to ensure the integrity of the CME activity. The planner has nothing to disclose.
Emanuel Kanal, MD, FACR,
FISMRM, MRMD/SE, AANG
Chief, Division of Emergency Radiology
and Teleradiology Director Magnetic Resonance Services
Professor of Radiology and Neuroradiology University of Pittsburgh Medical Center University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
Kristin Porter, MD, PhD
MR Modality Chief Associate Professor
Abdominal Imaging Section University of Alabama at Birmingham
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Supported by an Educational Grant from Bracco Diagnostics Inc.
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Artificial Intelligence in Echocardiography: Workflow Efficiency & Patient Satisfaction – CME
In today’s fast-paced clinical environment, it is helpful to understand how ultrasound integrates new artificial intelligence technologies to best serve both physicians and patients. Specifically, how AI can improve patient satisfaction, increase medical professionals’ workflow efficiency, expand scientific knowledge and explore disease prediction models.
- To review the different types of machine learning (ML) techniques
- To understand how ML algorithms could be incorporated in practice to improve echo lab workflow
- Characterize the challenges and opportunities related to the application of AI in echocardiography in the COVID-19 era
- Understand the potential for AI technology in improving patient satisfaction and clinical outcomes
To review the different types of machine learning (ML) techniques To understand how ML algorithms could be incorporated in practice to improve echo lab workflow Characterize the challenges and opportunities related to the application of AI in echocardiography in the COVID-19 era Understand the potential for AI technology in improving patient satisfaction and clinical outcomes
This CME activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education. Northwest Imaging Forums is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. NWIF designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 hour AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Release Date: 10/16/2023 | Expires: 10/15/2024
Faculty and Planner Disclosures:
As an accredited provider of continuing medical education, it is the policy of Northwest Imaging Forums, Inc. (NWIF) to ensure balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific rigor in all of its activities. In accordance with this policy, faculty and planners must disclose any financial relationships with commercial interests germane to program content. Additionally, in the event a conflict of interest (COI) does exist, it is the policy of NWIF to ensure that the COI is resolved in order to ensure the integrity of the CME activity. The planner has nothing to disclose.
Jordan B. Strom, MD, MSc, FACC, FASE
- Edwards Life Sciences
- Bracco
- Ultromics and Heart Sciences
Patricia A. Pellikka, MD, FACC, FAHA, FASE
- Ultromics LTD
- American Society of Echo Foundation
Partho Sengupta, MD, DM, FACC, FASE
- Ultromics LTD
- Kencor Health
- RCE Technologies
Jordan B. Strom
MD, MSc, FACC, FASE
Harvard Medical School
Boston, MA
Patricia A. Pellikka
MD, FACC, FAHA, FASE
Mayo Clinic
Rochester, MN
Partho Sengupta
MD, DM, FACC, FASE
WVU Heart & Vascular Institute
Morgantown, WV
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Supported in part with unrestricted educational grants provided by:
Bracco Diagnostics Inc. & Lantheus Medical Imaging
We are grateful to our faculty for their expertise and are privileged to work with them.
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Contrast Echocardiography Case Studies – CME
Sonographers and Physicians need up-to-date information to understand the important role of contrast echocardiography for the diagnosis, monitoring, and management of cardiovascular disease. Reliable endocardial border definition is crucial for the assessment of LV wall motion and detection of coronary artery disease (CAD), which can be difficult in some patients. In situations where quality images can only be recorded using special breathing maneuvers, clinicians may find that stress echocardiography with contrast agents is of benefit, particularly in obtaining reliable loops at peak stress. This webinar will present case studies illustrating the use of contrast to improve image quality and diagnostic accuracy in echocardiography.
- How to properly use contrast imaging to evaluate cardiac masses and chest pain.
- When to use conventional LVO imaging vs. VLMI (very low MI imaging) for different pathology.
- How to identify cardiac rupture using contrast imaging.
- How to identify regional wall motion abnormalities and aneurysms using contrast imaging.
This program has been designed for physicians with an interest in cardiac imaging (including, but not limited to, cardiologists, interventional cardiologists, cardiac, and vascular surgeons), and other healthcare professionals involved in echocardiography.
This CME activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education. Northwest Imaging Forums is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. NWIF designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 hour AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Release Date: 04/01/2024 | Expires: 04/01/2025
Faculty and Planner Disclosures:
As an accredited provider of continuing medical education, it is the policy of Northwest Imaging Forums, Inc. (NWIF) to ensure balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific rigor in all of its activities. In accordance with this policy, faculty and planners must disclose any financial relationships with commercial interests germane to program content. Additionally, in the event a conflict of interest (COI) does exist, it is the policy of NWIF to ensure that the COI is resolved in order to ensure the integrity of the CME activity. The planner has nothing to disclose.
Joan J. Olson, BS, RDCS, RVT, FASE
- No Disclosures
Jennifer Betz, BS, RDCS, FASE
- No Disclosures
Joan J. Olson, BS, RDCS, RVT, FASE
Echocardiography & Nuclear
Imaging Manager
Nebraska Medicine
Omaha, Nebraska
Jennifer Betz, BS, RDCS, FASE
Mayo School of Health Sciences
Rochester, MN
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The Treatment of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm and How Contrast-Enhanced Ultrasound (CEUS) Can Improve Patient Care – CME
In this webinar, we will cover endovascular aortic aneurysm repair (EVAR) and fenestrated-branched endovascular aortic aneurysm repair (F-BEVAR) for the treatment of aortic aneurysms. We will also explore possible complications of this treatment, highlighting endoleaks. Cases of how the use of contrast-enhanced ultrasound improved images will be presented with a brief explanation describing how the “bubbles” work. Lastly, a dive into the use of ultrasound and contrast-enhanced ultrasound within the vascular surgery practice of the aortic field will be reviewed.
- Introduce the optimal uses of ultrasound and contrast-enhanced ultrasound for aortic pathologies.
- Discuss the importance and benefits of contrast-enhanced ultrasound compared to CT.
- Review the limitations of contrast-enhanced ultrasound.
- Review how contrast-enhanced ultrasound improves vascular practice on treatments of aortic aneurysm.
This program has been designed for physicians with an interest in cardiac imaging (including, but not limited to, cardiologists, interventional cardiologists, cardiac, and vascular surgeons), and other healthcare professionals involved in echocardiography.
This CME activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education. Northwest Imaging Forums is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. NWIF designates this live activity for a maximum of 0.5 hour AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Release Date: 03/31/2024 | Expires: 03/31/2025
Faculty and Planner Disclosures:
As an accredited provider of continuing medical education, it is the policy of Northwest Imaging Forums, Inc. (NWIF) to ensure balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific rigor in all of its activities. In accordance with this policy, faculty and planners must disclose any financial relationships with commercial interests germane to program content. Additionally, in the event a conflict of interest (COI) does exist, it is the policy of NWIF to ensure that the COI is resolved in order to ensure the integrity of the CME activity. The planner has nothing to disclose.
Carla K. Scott, MD
- No Disclosures
Carla K. Scott, MD
Vascular Surgeon (SBACV board certified), Brazil
Ultrasound Doppler Specialist, Brazil
UT Southwestern Research Fellow, Dallas, Texas, US
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Stop the Right Heart Struggles: RV Opacification– CME
This webinar will discuss processes needed to evaluate the right ventricle (RV) of the heart, assess the challenges with various patient populations, and explore the advantages of using ultrasound enhancing agents (UEAs) for a more comprehensive diagnosis. Using UEAs to enhance RV echocardiography, as established by various case studies, has shown to be effective in evaluating the right ventricular size, function, and wall motion to a greater degree than without. Current trends will be reviewed and real-life case examples will be presented to enhance patient care.
- Describe how size and function play pivotal roles in the prognosis of several cardiac diseases.
- Discuss the reasons why echocardiography should be the most frequently used imaging modality.
- Review cardiac anatomy and explore how Right Ventricular (RV) assessment requires multiple scanning windows.
This program has been designed for physicians with an interest in cardiac imaging (including, but not limited to, cardiologists, interventional cardiologists, cardiac, and vascular surgeons) and other healthcare professionals involved in echocardiography.
This CME activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education. Northwest Imaging Forums is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. NWIF designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 hour AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Date: 02/19/2024 | Expires: 02/18/2025
Faculty and Planner Disclosures:
As an accredited provider of continuing medical education, it is the policy of Northwest Imaging Forums, Inc. (NWIF) to ensure balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific rigor in all of its activities. In accordance with this policy, faculty and planners must disclose any financial relationships with commercial interests germane to program content. Additionally, in the event a conflict of interest (COI) does exist, it is the policy of NWIF to ensure that the COI is resolved in order to ensure the integrity of the CME activity. The planner has nothing to disclose.
Jason B. Pereira, MS, RCS
- Clinical Specialist for Lantheus Medical Diagnostic Imaging Solutions
Jason B. Pereira, MS, RCS
Research Echosonographer
Yale-New Haven Health System
New Haven, CT
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Multimodality Imaging for Assessment of Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD) and the Role of Contrast Echocardiography – CME
In today’s current clinical environment, it is helpful to understand echocardiographic assessment of Left Ventricular Assist Devices. Specifically, how to evaluate Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD) complications using echocardiography and recognize the role of CT in evaluation of LVAD complications. There is a need to provide case review for better understanding of echocardiographic assessment of LVAD and how it can increase patient care images. This webinar will cover the role of both contrast echocardiography and CT in evaluation of LVAD.
- Understand when, why, and how to use Ultrasound Enhancing Agents (UEAs)
- Understand when to use UEAs in the imaging of patients with LVADs
- Discuss tips and tricks for sonographers in LVAD imaging
- Understand echocardiographic assessment of LVAD
- Evaluate LVAD complications using echocardiography
- Recognize the role of CT in evaluation of LVAD complications
This program has been designed for physicians with an interest in cardiac imaging (including,but not limited to, cardiologists, interventional cardiologists, cardiac, and vascular surgeons)
This CME activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education. Northwest Imaging Forums is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. NWIF designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 hour AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit
commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Release Date: 10/16/2023 | Expires: 10/15/2024
Dinesh H. Jagasia, MD
- No Disclosures
Beth Hartzel, RDCS
- No Disclosures
Dinesh H. Jagasia, MD
Professor of Clinical Medicine
Division of Cardiology
Perelman School of Medicine
University of Pennsylvania
Beth Hartzel, RDCS
Cardiac Sonographer
Perelman School of Medicine
University of Pennsylvania
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Contrast in the Time of Cardio-Oncology – CME
In this webinar we discuss the when and why to use ultrasound enhancing agents (UEAs). This includes when two or more LV segments cannot be visualized adequately for the assessment of LV function (LVEF and RWM assessment) and/or in settings in which the study indication requires accurate analysis of RWMA (JASE 2018). Current information on safety and optimization is discussed and we explore Cardio-Oncology and how best to monitor cardiotoxicity. Lastly, we cover current updates of UEA roles in the evaluation of masses including perfusion techniques.
- When, why, and how should I use ultrasound enhancing
agents?- Current recommendations
- Safety
- Optimization
- Cardio-Oncology
- What is it? Why is it important?
- What imaging should I use to monitor for cardiotoxicity?
- 2D, 3D, ultrasound enhancing agents
- Usefulness of Strain
- UEA for mass perfusion
- Thrombus vs Tumor?
- Optimizing perfusion techniques
This program has been designed for physicians with an interest in cardiac imaging (including, but not limited to, cardiologists, interventional cardiologists, cardiac, and vascular surgeons)
This CME activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education. Northwest Imaging Forums is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. NWIF designates this live activity for a maximum of 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Release Date: 10/16/2023 | Expires: 10/15/2024
Rupal O’Quinn, MD, FACC
- Nothing to Disclose
Michelle McGovern, RDCS
- Nothing to Disclose
Rupal O’Quinn, MD, FACC
Director of Cardio-Oncology
Penn Presbyterian Medical Center
Assistant Professor of Clinical Medicine
Perelman School of Medicine
University of Pennsylvania
Michelle McGovern, RDCS
Echocardiography Lab Technical Director
Perelman Center for Advanced Medicine
Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania