This activity is intended for internal CCAD Physicians

Activity Description:

This activity's learning needs derives from the need for an echocardiography lecture series stems to recognize the pivotal role echocardiography plays as an indispensable diagnostic modality in cardiology. It's deemed a cornerstone, requiring cardiologists to attain Level I competency for proficient practice in cardiology.

Target Audience: 

Cardiology

Learning Objectives:

Participants will be able to achieve the below:

• Understand the fundamental principles of echocardiography
• Identify and categorize appropriate clinical indications for performing echocardiography across various patient populations
• Interpret echocardiographic images to accurately assess cardiac anatomy, function, and pathology.
• Apply echocardiographic findings in clinical decision-making, integrating acquired knowledge to formulate appropriate treatment strategies and patient management plans for diverse cardiac conditions.
• Discuss advanced echocardiographic techniques and their role in evaluating and managing complex cardiovascular conditions, including stress echocardiography, 3D imaging, strain imaging, and contrast-enhanced echocardiography

Accreditation Statement:

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME). 

Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Each session of this activity is designated for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Faculty Disclosure:

In accordance with the Standards for Commercial Support issued by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi requires resolution of all faculty conflicts of interest to ensure CME activities are free of commercial bias.

The following faculty have indicated that they have no relationships which, in the context of their presentation, could be perceived as a potential conflict of interest:

Activity Director: Samer Aiman, MD