After viewing this presentation, the participant will be able to: 1. Explain why diastole is important in cardiac function. 2. Review the cardiac hemodynamics involved in diastolic function. 3. Demonstrate how to and what is measured for echocardiographic assessment. 4. Describe technical hints and pitfalls in diastolic echo acquisition. 5. Use case studies to review echo assessment of diastolic function. An enclosed CME Quiz ($25.00 processing fee) can be submitted to Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute for 1.5 AMA Cat. 1 CME credits, if needed.
The Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
This product also meets CME/CEU requirements for ARDMS. Note: While offering the CME credit hours noted above, activities are not intended to provide extensive training or certification for exam performance or interpretation.
Date of Original Release: 5/12/2004
Reviewed for Content Accuracy: 6/10/2007
Termination Date of this Release: 6/10/2010