Greater Kansas City Echo Society Annual Symposium

Series Objectives

• Identify the impact of various medications on cardiac parameters as observed through echocardiographic findings in critically ill patients.

• List the cardiovascular complications of cancer treatments and their impact on patients' heart health, with a focus on early detection through echocardiography.

• Recognize key echocardiographic features for accurate diagnosis and risk stratification in patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM).

• Identify common echocardiographic methods for assessing right ventricular function and hemodynamics and the clinical significance of impaired right

• Compare the utility and limitations of computed tomography (CT) and echocardiography in pre-procedural evaluation for left atrial appendage closure (LAAC) procedures.

• Examine the strengths and limitations of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and echocardiography in assessing left ventricular (LV) function, volumes, and mitral regurgitation, and their complementary roles.

• Describe the principles and types of left ventricular assist devices (LVADs) used in the treatment of advanced heart failure, and recognize the role of echocardiography in their management.

• Compare the differences in echocardiographic assessment and challenges encountered in single ventricle patients across different life stages.

• Identify the key objectives and applications of fetal echocardiography in prenatal cardiac assessment, and its role in early diagnosis and intervention planning for congenital heart defects.

• Describe the anatomy, physiology, and unique challenges associated with single ventricle physiology, and evaluate echocardiographic findings for accurate diagnosis and assessment.

• Explore the concept of staged palliation and its role in managing single ventricle patients, with a focus on echocardiographic markers for timing and feasibility.

• Identify the long-term complications and challenges faced by teen and adult patients with Fontan circulation, and discuss the value of multimodality imaging, including echocardiography.

• Recognize the importance of ergonomics in the healthcare setting, particularly in echocardiography laboratories and its impact on the well-being of healthcare professionals.

• Define medical burnout and its potential causes and consequences, and discuss strategies and resources for preventing and managing burnout in the healthcare industry.

• Discuss the importance of mentorship in professional development and career advancement, and engage in discussions about career pathways and opportunities in echocardiography and related fields.