Fetal Echocardiography Workshop 2019

Prenatal Diagnosis and Management of Congenital Heart Defects and Arrhythmia with Optional Hands-On Scanning

Course Description

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital Chicago’s Fetal Cardiac Workshop: Prenatal Diagnosis and Management of Congenital Heart Defects and Arrhythmia with Optional Hands-On Scanning, is a single day conference that will discuss standard fetal echocardiographic views to assess normal and abnormal fetal cardiac structure, function and rhythm. The talks will be led by Lurie Children's pediatric cardiologists with the expertise in diagnosis and management of congenital heart disease in the fetus. Invited faculty from Rush University and Medical Center, as well as our keynote speaker from Boston Children's Hospital, will add their expertise to our conference.

The optional small-group, hands-on scanning sessions will be led by our senior cardiac sonography team and pediatric cardiologists. Participants will have the opportunity to learn technical tips on image optimization while engaging with faculty.

Interesting cases will be presented simultaneously to the hands-on scanning sessions. The presentations will focus on applying the didactic lectures to real-life clinical scenarios. The interesting cases will emphasize the necessity for accurate diagnosis and understanding when a referral for further assessment is warranted.

See our agenda for detailed information about our presenters and curriculum for the day.

Course Objectives

This course will focus on reviewing normal fetal cardiac views and recognizing abnormal cardiac views.  Upon conclusion of this educational meeting, attendees should be able to:

• Discuss indications for fetal echocardiography, review existing guidelines and the approach to patient referral for further assessment
• Review normal fetal cardiac structure, function, and rhythm identified during a fetal echocardiogram
• Identify and understand abnormal cardiac structures, function, and rhythm
• Demonstrate how to appropriately optimize ultrasound images for accurate interpretation
• Apply the acquisition of standard views and imaging techniques into day-to-day practice

Intended Audience

This course is designed for obstetric, maternal fetal medicine and cardiac sonographers, fellows in training, obstetricians, maternal fetal medicine specialists, pediatric cardiologists and sonography students embarking on a career in fetal cardiac sonography.  Participants should have a basic understanding of fetal imaging.  

Accreditation & Credit Designation Statements

The Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 7.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Teaching Material

Attendees will receive USB drives with pre-loaded lectures.

Conference Cost

Fetal Echocardiography Workshop Lectures Only (Saturday, September 21, 2019)

Early Bird Pricing. Early bird pricing will be in effect through August 13, 2019:

- Physician: $200
- Non-physician: $150

Full Pricing. Full pricing goes into effect after August 13, 2019:

- Physician: $250
- Non-physician: $200

Optional Hands-On Scanning

Optional hands-on scanning for the fetal echocardiography workshop will be available for $50. This pricing will be in effect the entire registration period. (Space is limited to 20 participants).

Refunds

All cancellations must be confirmed in writing. A $50 administrative fee will be retained. In order to refund the balance, a WRITTEN notice of withdrawal must be received by Friday, September 6, 2019. No refunds will be issued thereafter.

Questions

Please contact Zhanna Roytman at 312.227.0371 or zroytman@luriechildrens.org for any questions or additional conference information.