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The Virtual Echo Review is an online educational program with the Texas Heart Institute and Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center” The lecture series is designed to prepare cardiovascular specialists for the National Board of Echocardiography (NBE) examinations.
The On-Demand video is located at the end of the Course Materials. Please read all Course Materials before participating in this activity.
Title of program: Virtual Echo Review Series: Strain Assessment: Cardio-Oncology & Other Uses
Date of Online Release: July 21, 2020
Recent Review: July 14, 2021
Termination Date: July 21, 2022
Credits: 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM
MOC: 0.75 MOC points
CME Information – Overview
Dr. Plana will review the basics of strain imaging and its clinical applications.
The intended result of this activity is increased knowledge. At the conclusion of this symposium, participants should be able to:
The intended audience for this continuing medical education activity includes physicians, faculty, and fellows/residents that would like to prepare for the NBE examinations.
This internet activity comprises slide sets with text and audio with post-activity assessment and evaluation.
We value your feedback; please send your suggestions and comments to the Office of Continuing Medical Education at Texas Heart Institute, cme@texasheart.org.
Raymond Stainback, MD, FASE
Affiliation: Texas Heart Institute; CHI Baylor St. Luke’s Health
Houston, Texas
No grants were received for the production of these online enduring materials.
Texas Heart Institute is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Texas Heart Institute designates this enduring material for a maximum of 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 0.75 Medical Knowledge MOC points in the American Board of Internal Medicine’s (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. Participants will earn MOC points equivalent to the amount of CME credits claimed for the activity. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credit.
The estimated time to complete this activity, including review of the materials and completion of the course assessment is 45 minutes
If you previously completed and received credit for the live activity entitled, Virtual Echo Review Series: Strain Assessment: Cardio-Oncology & Other Uses, on July 10, 2020, please note that you will not receive credit for completing this activity. Participants who take part in an identical activity, even in order to validate learning or to clarify specific topics, cannot claim, nor will the Texas Heart Institute award, duplicate credit for the activity.
July 21, 2020 – July 21, 2022. Continuation of CME credit from July 21, 2022 depends upon a thorough review of the content for currency and accuracy.
On July 16, 2020, this continuing medical education activity was reviewed for currency and accuracy of content by Raymond Stainback, MD, Texas Heart Institute, CHI Baylor St. Luke’s Health. The course was reviewed for accuracy again on July 14, 2021 and has been renewed for one additional year.
It is the intent of the Texas Heart Institute to ensure that its educational mission and its continuing medical activities, in particular, should not be influenced by the special interests of individuals associated with its program.
In accordance with the guidelines of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education, faculty members have disclosed their relationships with either the manufacturers of commercial products discussed or the corporate organizations offering educational grants for this continuing medical education activity.
Juan Carlos Plana, MD, FASE has nothing to disclose relevant to this presentation.
The Planning Committee Members have nothing to disclose relevant to this program.
The THI CME Staff have nothing to disclose relevant to this program.
The Program Reviewers have nothing to disclose relevant to this program.
This internet activity comprises of 1 presentation. By clicking on the Course Materials link, you acknowledge that you have reviewed the CME information provided above. After viewing the presentation, you must complete an assessment and evaluation to obtain CME credit and MOC points for this activity.
Please do not hesitate to contact the THI Office of Continuing Medical Education for further assistance at cme@texasheart.org.
*By providing the information above, I agree to allow the Texas Heart Institute to contact me about news and events.
The On-Demand video is located at the end of the Course Materials. Please read all Course Materials before participating in this activity.
Title of program: Virtual Echo Review Series: Cardiomyopathies
Date of Online Release: July 28, 2020
Recent Review: July 14, 2021
Termination Date: July 28, 2022
Credits: 1.25 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM
MOC: 1.25 MOC points
CME Information – Overview
Cardiomyopathy is defined as a disease of heart muscle; they include a variety of myocardial disorders with familial and nonfamilial types. Identification of various cardiomyopathy phenotypes relies primarily upon echocardiographic assessment. Evaluation of the anatomic and functional characteristics of the heart is key for the diagnosis of dilated, hypertrophic, arrhythmogenic right ventricular, or restrictive cardiomyopathies.
The intended result of this activity is increased knowledge. At the conclusion of this symposium, participants should be able to:
The intended audience for this continuing medical education activity includes physicians, faculty and fellows/residents that would like to prepare for the NBE examinations.
This internet activity comprises slide sets with text and audio with post-activity assessment and evaluation.
We value your feedback; please send your suggestions and comments to the Office of Continuing Medical Education at Texas Heart Institute, cme@texasheart.org.
Raymond Stainback, MD, FASE
Affiliation: Texas Heart Institute; CHI Baylor St. Luke’s Health
Houston, Texas
No grants were received for the production of these online enduring materials.
Texas Heart Institute is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Texas Heart Institute designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.25 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 1.25 Medical Knowledge MOC points in the American Board of Internal Medicine’s (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. Participants will earn MOC points equivalent to the amount of CME credits claimed for the activity. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credit.
The estimated time to complete this activity, including review of the materials and completion of the course assessment is 1 hour and 25 minutes.
If you previously completed and received credit for the live activity entitled, Virtual Echo Review Series: Cardiomyopathies, on July 15, 2020, please note that you will not receive credit for completing this activity. Participants who take part in an identical activity, even in order to validate learning or to clarify specific topics, cannot claim, nor will the Texas Heart Institute award, duplicate credit for the activity.
July 28, 2020 – July 28, 2022. Continuation of CME credit from July 28, 2022 depends upon a thorough review of the content for currency and accuracy.
On July 21, 2020, this continuing medical education activity was reviewed for currency and accuracy of content by Raymond Stainback, MD, Texas Heart Institute, CHI Baylor St. Luke’s Health. The course was reviewed for accuracy again on July 14, 2021 and has been renewed for one additional year.
It is the intent of the Texas Heart Institute to ensure that its educational mission and its continuing medical activities, in particular, should not be influenced by the special interests of individuals associated with its program.
In accordance with the guidelines of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education, faculty members have disclosed their relationships with either the manufacturers of commercial products discussed or the corporate organizations offering educational grants for this continuing medical education activity.
Stephanie Coulter, MD, FACC has nothing to disclose relevant to this presentation.
The Planning Committee Members have nothing to disclose relevant to this program.
The THI CME Staff have nothing to disclose relevant to this program.
The Program Reviewers have nothing to disclose relevant to this program.
This internet activity comprises of 1 presentation. By clicking on the Course Materials link, you acknowledge that you have reviewed the CME information provided above. After viewing the presentation, you must complete an assessment and evaluation to obtain CME credit and MOC points for this activity.
Please do not hesitate to contact the THI Office of Continuing Medical Education for further assistance at cme@texasheart.org.
*By providing the information above, I agree to allow the Texas Heart Institute to contact me about news and events.
The On-Demand video is located at the end of the Course Materials. Please read all Course Materials before participating in this activity.
Title of program: Virtual Echo Review Series: Assessment of Right Ventricle Size, Function & Hemodynamics
Date of Online Release: July 28, 2020
Recent Review: July 14, 2021
Termination Date: July 28, 2022
Credits: 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM
MOC: 0.75 MOC points
CME Information – Overview
Dr. Zhang will describe echo features of evaluation of RV size and function; how to use dopplers to assess pulmonary arterial pressures.
The intended result of this activity is increased knowledge. At the conclusion of this symposium, participants should be able to:
The intended audience for this continuing medical education activity includes physicians, faculty and fellows/residents that would like to prepare for the NBE examinations.
This internet activity comprises slide sets with text and audio with post-activity assessment and evaluation.
We value your feedback; please send your suggestions and comments to the Office of Continuing Medical Education at Texas Heart Institute, cme@texasheart.org.
Raymond Stainback, MD, FASE
Affiliation: Texas Heart Institute; CHI Baylor St. Luke’s Health
Houston, Texas
No grants were received for the production of these online enduring materials.
Texas Heart Institute is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Texas Heart Institute designates this enduring material for a maximum of 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 0.75 Medical Knowledge MOC points in the American Board of Internal Medicine’s (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. Participants will earn MOC points equivalent to the amount of CME credits claimed for the activity. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credit.
The estimated time to complete this activity, including review of the materials and completion of the course assessment is 45 minutes
If you previously completed and received credit for the live activity entitled, Virtual Echo Review Series: Assessment of Right Ventricle Size, Function & Hemodynamics, on July 17, 2020, please note that you will not receive credit for completing this activity. Participants who take part in an identical activity, even in order to validate learning or to clarify specific topics, cannot claim, nor will the Texas Heart Institute award, duplicate credit for the activity.
July 28, 2020 – July 28, 2022. Continuation of CME credit from July 28, 2022 depends upon a thorough review of the content for currency and accuracy.
On July 20, 2020, this continuing medical education activity was reviewed for currency and accuracy of content by Raymond Stainback, MD, Texas Heart Institute, CHI Baylor St. Luke’s Health. The course was reviewed for accuracy again on July 14, 2021 and has been renewed for one additional year.
It is the intent of the Texas Heart Institute to ensure that its educational mission and its continuing medical activities, in particular, should not be influenced by the special interests of individuals associated with its program.
In accordance with the guidelines of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education, faculty members have disclosed their relationships with either the manufacturers of commercial products discussed or the corporate organizations offering educational grants for this continuing medical education activity.
Lily Zhang, MD has nothing to disclose relevant to this presentation.
The Planning Committee Members have nothing to disclose relevant to this program.
The THI CME Staff have nothing to disclose relevant to this program.
The Program Reviewers have nothing to disclose relevant to this program.
This internet activity comprises of 1 presentation. By clicking on the Course Materials link, you acknowledge that you have reviewed the CME information provided above. After viewing the presentation, you must complete an assessment and evaluation to obtain CME credit and MOC points for this activity.
Please do not hesitate to contact the THI Office of Continuing Medical Education for further assistance at cme@texasheart.org.
*By providing the information above, I agree to allow the Texas Heart Institute to contact me about news and events.
The On-Demand video is located at the end of the Course Materials. Please read all Course Materials before participating in this activity.
Title of program: Virtual Echo Review Series: Board Review Questions in Ultrasound
Date of Online Release: August 14, 2020
Recent Review: July 14, 2021
Termination Date: August 14, 2022
Credits: 0.50 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM
MOC: 0.50 MOC points
CME Information – Overview
Dr. Arya will review important concepts in Ultrasound Physics in a multiple-choice question format.
The intended result of this activity is increased knowledge. At the conclusion of this symposium, participants should be able to:
The intended audience for this continuing medical education activity includes physicians, faculty and fellows/residents that would like to prepare for the NBE examinations.
This internet activity comprises slide sets with text and audio with post-activity assessment and evaluation.
We value your feedback; please send your suggestions and comments to the Office of Continuing Medical Education at Texas Heart Institute, cme@texasheart.org.
Raymond Stainback, MD, FASE
Affiliation: Texas Heart Institute; CHI Baylor St. Luke’s Health
Houston, Texas
No grants were received for the production of these online enduring materials.
Texas Heart Institute is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Texas Heart Institute designates this enduring material for a maximum of 0.50 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 0.50 Medical Knowledge MOC points in the American Board of Internal Medicine’s (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. Participants will earn MOC points equivalent to the amount of CME credits claimed for the activity. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credit.
The estimated time to complete this activity, including review of the materials and completion of the course assessment is 30 minutes
If you previously completed and received credit for the live activity entitled, Virtual Echo Review Series: Board Review Questions in Ultrasound Physics, on July 29, 2020, please note that you will not receive credit for completing this activity. Participants who take part in an identical activity, even in order to validate learning or to clarify specific topics, cannot claim, nor will the Texas Heart Institute award, duplicate credit for the activity.
August 14, 2020 – August 14, 2022. Continuation of CME credit from August 14, 2022 depends upon a thorough review of the content for currency and accuracy.
On July 30, 2020, this continuing medical education activity was reviewed for currency and accuracy of content by Raymond Stainback, MD, Texas Heart Institute, CHI Baylor St. Luke’s Health. The course was reviewed for accuracy again on July 14, 2021 and has been renewed for one additional year.
It is the intent of the Texas Heart Institute to ensure that its educational mission and its continuing medical activities, in particular, should not be influenced by the special interests of individuals associated with its program.
In accordance with the guidelines of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education, faculty members have disclosed their relationships with either the manufacturers of commercial products discussed or the corporate organizations offering educational grants for this continuing medical education activity.
Basant Arya, MD, FACC, FAS has nothing to disclose relevant to this presentation.
The Planning Committee Members have nothing to disclose relevant to this program.
The THI CME Staff have nothing to disclose relevant to this program.
The Program Reviewers have nothing to disclose relevant to this program.
This internet activity comprises of 1 presentation. By clicking on the Course Materials link, you acknowledge that you have reviewed the CME information provided above. After viewing the presentation, you must complete an assessment and evaluation to obtain CME credit and MOC points for this activity.
Please do not hesitate to contact the THI Office of Continuing Medical Education for further assistance at cme@texasheart.org.
*By providing the information above, I agree to allow the Texas Heart Institute to contact me about news and events.
The On-Demand video is located at the end of the Course Materials. Please read all Course Materials before participating in this activity.
Title of program: Virtual Echo Review Series: Cardiac Masses
Date of Online Release: August 14, 2020
Recent Review: July 14, 2021
Termination Date: August 14, 2022
Credits: 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM
MOC: 0.75 MOC points
CME Information – Overview
Dr. Thompson will review benign cardiac masses, malignant cardiac masses, and cardiac pseudomasses.
The intended result of this activity is increased knowledge. At the conclusion of this symposium, participants should be able to:
The intended audience for this continuing medical education activity includes physicians, faculty and fellows/residents that would like to prepare for the NBE examinations.
This internet activity comprises slide sets with text and audio with post-activity assessment and evaluation.
We value your feedback; please send your suggestions and comments to the Office of Continuing Medical Education at Texas Heart Institute, cme@texasheart.org.
Raymond Stainback, MD, FASE
Affiliation: Texas Heart Institute; CHI Baylor St. Luke’s Health
Houston, Texas
No grants were received for the production of these online enduring materials.
Texas Heart Institute is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Texas Heart Institute designates this enduring material for a maximum of 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 0.75 Medical Knowledge MOC points in the American Board of Internal Medicine’s (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. Participants will earn MOC points equivalent to the amount of CME credits claimed for the activity. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credit.
The estimated time to complete this activity, including review of the materials and completion of the course assessment is 45 minutes
If you previously completed and received credit for the live activity entitled, Virtual Echo Review Series: Board Review Questions in Ultrasound Physics, on July 29, 2020, please note that you will not receive credit for completing this activity. Participants who take part in an identical activity, even in order to validate learning or to clarify specific topics, cannot claim, nor will the Texas Heart Institute award, duplicate credit for the activity.
August 14, 2020 – August 14, 2022. Continuation of CME credit from August 14, 2022 depends upon a thorough review of the content for currency and accuracy.
On August 3, 2020, this continuing medical education activity was reviewed for currency and accuracy of content by Raymond Stainback, MD, Texas Heart Institute, CHI Baylor St. Luke’s Health. The course was reviewed for accuracy again on July 14, 2021 and has been renewed for one additional year.
It is the intent of the Texas Heart Institute to ensure that its educational mission and its continuing medical activities, in particular, should not be influenced by the special interests of individuals associated with its program.
In accordance with the guidelines of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education, faculty members have disclosed their relationships with either the manufacturers of commercial products discussed or the corporate organizations offering educational grants for this continuing medical education activity.
Kara Thompson, MD, FAC has nothing to disclose relevant to this presentation.
The Planning Committee Members have nothing to disclose relevant to this program.
The THI CME Staff have nothing to disclose relevant to this program.
The Program Reviewers have nothing to disclose relevant to this program.
This internet activity comprises of 1 presentation. By clicking on the Course Materials link, you acknowledge that you have reviewed the CME information provided above. After viewing the presentation, you must complete an assessment and evaluation to obtain CME credit and MOC points for this activity.
Please do not hesitate to contact the THI Office of Continuing Medical Education for further assistance at cme@texasheart.org.
*By providing the information above, I agree to allow the Texas Heart Institute to contact me about news and events.
The On-Demand video is located at the end of the Course Materials. Please read all Course Materials before participating in this activity.
Title of program: Virtual Echo Review Series: Mechanical Complications of Acute Myocardial Infarction
Date of Online Release: August 14, 2020
Recent Review: July 14, 2021
Termination Date: August 14, 2022
Credits: 0.50 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM
MOC: 0.50 MOC points
CME Information – Overview
Dr. Navarijo will review the mechanical complications of acute myocardial infarction
The intended result of this activity is increased knowledge. At the conclusion of this symposium, participants should be able to:
The intended audience for this continuing medical education activity includes physicians, faculty and fellows/residents that would like to prepare for the NBE examinations.
This internet activity comprises slide sets with text and audio with post-activity assessment and evaluation.
We value your feedback; please send your suggestions and comments to the Office of Continuing Medical Education at Texas Heart Institute, cme@texasheart.org.
Raymond Stainback, MD, FASE
Affiliation: Texas Heart Institute; CHI Baylor St. Luke’s Health
Houston, Texas
No grants were received for the production of these online enduring materials.
Texas Heart Institute is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Texas Heart Institute designates this enduring material for a maximum of 0.50 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 0.50 Medical Knowledge MOC points in the American Board of Internal Medicine’s (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. Participants will earn MOC points equivalent to the amount of CME credits claimed for the activity. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credit.
The estimated time to complete this activity, including review of the materials and completion of the course assessment is 45 minutes
If you previously completed and received credit for the live activity entitled, Virtual Echo Review Series: Mechanical Complications of Acute Myocardial Infarction, on August 5, 2020, please note that you will not receive credit for completing this activity. Participants who take part in an identical activity, even in order to validate learning or to clarify specific topics, cannot claim, nor will the Texas Heart Institute award, duplicate credit for the activity.
August 14, 2020 – August 14, 2022. Continuation of CME credit from August 14, 2022 depends upon a thorough review of the content for currency and accuracy.
On August 11, 2020, this continuing medical education activity was reviewed for currency and accuracy of content by Raymond Stainback, MD, Texas Heart Institute, CHI Baylor St. Luke’s Health. The course was reviewed for accuracy again on July 14, 2021 and has been renewed for one additional year.
It is the intent of the Texas Heart Institute to ensure that its educational mission and its continuing medical activities, in particular, should not be influenced by the special interests of individuals associated with its program.
In accordance with the guidelines of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education, faculty members have disclosed their relationships with either the manufacturers of commercial products discussed or the corporate organizations offering educational grants for this continuing medical education activity.
Joseph Navarijo, MD has nothing to disclose relevant to this presentation.
The Planning Committee Members have nothing to disclose relevant to this program.
The THI CME Staff have nothing to disclose relevant to this program.
The Program Reviewers have nothing to disclose relevant to this program.
This internet activity comprises of 1 presentation. By clicking on the Course Materials link, you acknowledge that you have reviewed the CME information provided above. After viewing the presentation, you must complete an assessment and evaluation to obtain CME credit and MOC points for this activity.
Please do not hesitate to contact the THI Office of Continuing Medical Education for further assistance at cme@texasheart.org.
*By providing the information above, I agree to allow the Texas Heart Institute to contact me about news and events.
The On-Demand video is located at the end of the Course Materials. Please read all Course Materials before participating in this activity.
Title of program: Virtual Echo Review Series: Pericardial Disease
Date of Online Release: August 14, 2020
Recent Review: July 14, 2021
Termination Date: August 14, 2022
Credits: 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM
MOC: 1.00 MOC points
CME Information – Overview
Dr. Hamzeh will review the anatomy of the pericardium, normal variants on ECHO, and disease processes: pericardial effusion, cardiac tamponade and constrictive pericarditis.
The intended result of this activity is increased knowledge. At the conclusion of this symposium, participants should be able to:
The intended audience for this continuing medical education activity includes physicians, faculty and fellows/residents that would like to prepare for the NBE examinations.
This internet activity comprises slide sets with text and audio with post-activity assessment and evaluation.
We value your feedback; please send your suggestions and comments to the Office of Continuing Medical Education at Texas Heart Institute, cme@texasheart.org.
Raymond Stainback, MD, FASE
Affiliation: Texas Heart Institute; CHI Baylor St. Luke’s Health
Houston, Texas
No grants were received for the production of these online enduring materials.
Texas Heart Institute is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Texas Heart Institute designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 1.00 Medical Knowledge MOC points in the American Board of Internal Medicine’s (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. Participants will earn MOC points equivalent to the amount of CME credits claimed for the activity. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credit.
The estimated time to complete this activity, including review of the materials and completion of the course assessment is 45 minutes
If you previously completed and received credit for the live activity entitled, Virtual Echo Review Series: Pericardial Disease, on August 7, 2020, please note that you will not receive credit for completing this activity. Participants who take part in an identical activity, even in order to validate learning or to clarify specific topics, cannot claim, nor will the Texas Heart Institute award, duplicate credit for the activity.
August 14, 2020 – August 14, 2022. Continuation of CME credit from August 14, 2022 depends upon a thorough review of the content for currency and accuracy.
On August 11, 2020, this continuing medical education activity was reviewed for currency and accuracy of content by Raymond Stainback, MD, Texas Heart Institute, CHI Baylor St. Luke’s Health. The course was reviewed for accuracy again on July 14, 2021 and has been renewed for one additional year.
It is the intent of the Texas Heart Institute to ensure that its educational mission and its continuing medical activities, in particular, should not be influenced by the special interests of individuals associated with its program.
In accordance with the guidelines of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education, faculty members have disclosed their relationships with either the manufacturers of commercial products discussed or the corporate organizations offering educational grants for this continuing medical education activity.
Ihab Hamzeh, MD has nothing to disclose relevant to this presentation.
The Planning Committee Members have nothing to disclose relevant to this program.
The THI CME Staff have nothing to disclose relevant to this program.
The Program Reviewers have nothing to disclose relevant to this program.
This internet activity comprises of 1 presentation. By clicking on the Course Materials link, you acknowledge that you have reviewed the CME information provided above. After viewing the presentation, you must complete an assessment and evaluation to obtain CME credit and MOC points for this activity.
Please do not hesitate to contact the THI Office of Continuing Medical Education for further assistance at cme@texasheart.org.
*By providing the information above, I agree to allow the Texas Heart Institute to contact me about news and events.
The On-Demand video is located at the end of the Course Materials. Please read all Course Materials before participating in this activity.
Title of program: Virtual Echo Review Series: Simple Congenital Heart Disease
Date of Online Release: August 21, 2020
Recent Review: July 14, 2021
Termination Date: August 21, 2022
Credits: 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM
MOC: 1.00 MOC points
CME Information – Overview
Dr. Ermis will review briefly, epidemiology of adults with congenital heart disease and echo-based review of simple congenital heart disease.
The intended result of this activity is increased knowledge. At the conclusion of this symposium, participants should be able to:
The intended audience for this continuing medical education activity includes physicians, faculty and fellows/residents that would like to prepare for the NBE examinations.
This internet activity comprises slide sets with text and audio with post-activity assessment and evaluation.
We value your feedback; please send your suggestions and comments to the Office of Continuing Medical Education at Texas Heart Institute, cme@texasheart.org.
Raymond Stainback, MD, FASE
Affiliation: Texas Heart Institute; CHI Baylor St. Luke’s Health
Houston, Texas
No grants were received for the production of these online enduring materials.
Texas Heart Institute is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Texas Heart Institute designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 1.00 Medical Knowledge MOC points in the American Board of Internal Medicine’s (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. Participants will earn MOC points equivalent to the amount of CME credits claimed for the activity. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credit.
The estimated time to complete this activity, including review of the materials and completion of the course assessment is 50 minutes
If you previously completed and received credit for the live activity entitled, Virtual Echo Review Series: Simple Congenital Heart Disease, on August 14, 2020, please note that you will not receive credit for completing this activity. Participants who take part in an identical activity, even in order to validate learning or to clarify specific topics, cannot claim, nor will the Texas Heart Institute award, duplicate credit for the activity.
August 21, 2020 – August 21, 2022. Continuation of CME credit from August 21, 2022 depends upon a thorough review of the content for currency and accuracy.
On August 18, 2020, this continuing medical education activity was reviewed for currency and accuracy of content by Raymond Stainback, MD, Texas Heart Institute, CHI Baylor St. Luke’s Health. The course was reviewed for accuracy again on July 14, 2021 and has been renewed for one additional year.
It is the intent of the Texas Heart Institute to ensure that its educational mission and its continuing medical activities, in particular, should not be influenced by the special interests of individuals associated with its program.
In accordance with the guidelines of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education, faculty members have disclosed their relationships with either the manufacturers of commercial products discussed or the corporate organizations offering educational grants for this continuing medical education activity.
Peter Ermis, MD has nothing to disclose relevant to this presentation.
The Planning Committee Members have nothing to disclose relevant to this program.
The THI CME Staff have nothing to disclose relevant to this program.
The Program Reviewers have nothing to disclose relevant to this program.
This internet activity comprises of 1 presentation. By clicking on the Course Materials link, you acknowledge that you have reviewed the CME information provided above. After viewing the presentation, you must complete an assessment and evaluation to obtain CME credit and MOC points for this activity.
Please do not hesitate to contact the THI Office of Continuing Medical Education for further assistance at cme@texasheart.org.
*By providing the information above, I agree to allow the Texas Heart Institute to contact me about news and events.
The On-Demand video is located at the end of the Course Materials. Please read all Course Materials before participating in this activity.
Title of program: Virtual Echo Review Series: Endocardiography in Endocarditis
Date of Online Release: September 8, 2020
Recent Review: July 14, 2021
Termination Date: September 8, 2022
Credits: 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM
MOC: 0.75 MOC points
CME Information – Overview
Despite medical and technological advances, timely diagnosis of infective endocarditis remains a challenge. Dr. Heinle will review the appropriate use of echocardiography for the diagnosis and prognosis of this condition.
The intended result of this activity is increased knowledge. At the conclusion of this symposium, participants should be able to:
The intended audience for this continuing medical education activity includes physicians, faculty and fellows/residents that would like to prepare for the NBE examinations.
This internet activity comprises slide sets with text and audio with post-activity assessment and evaluation.
We value your feedback; please send your suggestions and comments to the Office of Continuing Medical Education at Texas Heart Institute, cme@texasheart.org.
Raymond Stainback, MD, FASE
Affiliation: Texas Heart Institute; CHI Baylor St. Luke’s Health
Houston, Texas
No grants were received for the production of these online enduring materials.
Texas Heart Institute is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Texas Heart Institute designates this enduring material for a maximum of 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 0.75 Medical Knowledge MOC points in the American Board of Internal Medicine’s (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. Participants will earn MOC points equivalent to the amount of CME credits claimed for the activity. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credit.
The estimated time to complete this activity, including review of the materials and completion of the course assessment is 45 minutes
If you previously completed and received credit for the live activity entitled, Virtual Echo Review Series: Endocardiography in Endocarditis, on August 19, 2020, please note that you will not receive credit for completing this activity. Participants who take part in an identical activity, even in order to validate learning or to clarify specific topics, cannot claim, nor will the Texas Heart Institute award, duplicate credit for the activity.
September 8, 2020 – September 8, 2022. Continuation of CME credit from September 8, 2022 depends upon a thorough review of the content for currency and accuracy.
On August 20, 2020, this continuing medical education activity was reviewed for currency and accuracy of content by Raymond Stainback, MD, Texas Heart Institute, CHI Baylor St. Luke’s Health. The course was reviewed for accuracy again on July 14, 2021 and has been renewed for one additional year.
It is the intent of the Texas Heart Institute to ensure that its educational mission and its continuing medical activities, in particular, should not be influenced by the special interests of individuals associated with its program.
In accordance with the guidelines of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education, faculty members have disclosed their relationships with either the manufacturers of commercial products discussed or the corporate organizations offering educational grants for this continuing medical education activity.
Sheila Heinle, MD, FASE has nothing to disclose relevant to this presentation.
The Planning Committee Members have nothing to disclose relevant to this program.
The THI CME Staff have nothing to disclose relevant to this program.
The Program Reviewers have nothing to disclose relevant to this program.
This internet activity comprises of 1 presentation. By clicking on the Course Materials link, you acknowledge that you have reviewed the CME information provided above. After viewing the presentation, you must complete an assessment and evaluation to obtain CME credit and MOC points for this activity.
Please do not hesitate to contact the THI Office of Continuing Medical Education for further assistance at cme@texasheart.org.
*By providing the information above, I agree to allow the Texas Heart Institute to contact me about news and events.
The On-Demand video is located at the end of the Course Materials. Please read all Course Materials before participating in this activity.
Title of program: Virtual Echo Review Series: Tricuspid and Pulmonary Valve Disease
Date of Online Release: September 8, 2020
Recent Review: July 14, 2021
Termination Date: September 8, 2022
Credits: 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM
MOC: 1.00 MOC points
CME Information – Overview
Dr. Stainback will review normal anatomy and function & abnormal anatomy and function of both the tricuspid and pulmonary valves as evaluated by echocardiography.
The intended result of this activity is increased knowledge. At the conclusion of this symposium, participants should be able to:
The intended audience for this continuing medical education activity includes physicians, faculty and fellows/residents that would like to prepare for the NBE examinations.
This internet activity comprises slide sets with text and audio with post-activity assessment and evaluation.
We value your feedback; please send your suggestions and comments to the Office of Continuing Medical Education at Texas Heart Institute, cme@texasheart.org.
Raymond Stainback, MD, FASE
Affiliation: Texas Heart Institute; CHI Baylor St. Luke’s Health
Houston, Texas
No grants were received for the production of these online enduring materials.
Texas Heart Institute is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Texas Heart Institute designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 1.00 Medical Knowledge MOC points in the American Board of Internal Medicine’s (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. Participants will earn MOC points equivalent to the amount of CME credits claimed for the activity. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credit.
The estimated time to complete this activity, including review of the materials and completion of the course assessment is 55 minutes
If you previously completed and received credit for the live activity entitled, Virtual Echo Review Series: Tricuspid and Pulmonary Valve Disease, on August 28, 2020, please note that you will not receive credit for completing this activity. Participants who take part in an identical activity, even in order to validate learning or to clarify specific topics, cannot claim, nor will the Texas Heart Institute award, duplicate credit for the activity.
September 8, 2020 – September 8, 2022. Continuation of CME credit from September 8, 2022 depends upon a thorough review of the content for currency and accuracy.
On August 31, 2020, this continuing medical education activity was reviewed for currency and accuracy of content by Ihab Hamzeh, MD, Assistant Professor, Division of Cardiology, Baylor College of Medicine; Echocardiography, Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center; Houston, Texas. The course was reviewed for accuracy again on July 14, 2021 and has been renewed for one additional year.
It is the intent of the Texas Heart Institute to ensure that its educational mission and its continuing medical activities, in particular, should not be influenced by the special interests of individuals associated with its program.
In accordance with the guidelines of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education, faculty members have disclosed their relationships with either the manufacturers of commercial products discussed or the corporate organizations offering educational grants for this continuing medical education activity.
Raymond Stainback, MD, FASE has nothing to disclose relevant to this presentation.
The Planning Committee Members have nothing to disclose relevant to this program.
The THI CME Staff have nothing to disclose relevant to this program.
The Program Reviewers have nothing to disclose relevant to this program.
This internet activity comprises of 1 presentation. By clicking on the Course Materials link, you acknowledge that you have reviewed the CME information provided above. After viewing the presentation, you must complete an assessment and evaluation to obtain CME credit and MOC points for this activity.
Please do not hesitate to contact the THI Office of Continuing Medical Education for further assistance at cme@texasheart.org.
*By providing the information above, I agree to allow the Texas Heart Institute to contact me about news and events.
The On-Demand video is located at the end of the Course Materials. Please read all Course Materials before participating in this activity.
Title of program: Virtual Echo Review Series: Use of Stress Echocardiography in Coronary Artery Disease
Date of Online Release: September 11, 2020
Recent Review: July 14, 2021
Termination Date: September 11, 2022
Credits: 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM
MOC: 1.00 MOC points
CME Information – Overview
Dr. Misra will discuss the performance and interpretation of stress echo for the diagnosis of coronary artery disease.
The intended result of this activity is increased knowledge. At the conclusion of this symposium, participants should be able to:
The intended audience for this continuing medical education activity includes physicians, faculty and fellows/residents that would like to prepare for the NBE examinations.
This internet activity comprises slide sets with text and audio with post-activity assessment and evaluation.
We value your feedback; please send your suggestions and comments to the Office of Continuing Medical Education at Texas Heart Institute, cme@texasheart.org.
Raymond Stainback, MD, FASE
Affiliation: Texas Heart Institute; CHI Baylor St. Luke’s Health
Houston, Texas
No grants were received for the production of these online enduring materials.
Texas Heart Institute is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Texas Heart Institute designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 1.00 Medical Knowledge MOC points in the American Board of Internal Medicine’s (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. Participants will earn MOC points equivalent to the amount of CME credits claimed for the activity. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credit.
The estimated time to complete this activity, including review of the materials and completion of the course assessment is 60 minutes
If you previously completed and received credit for the live activity entitled, Virtual Echo Review Series: Use of Stress Echocardiography in Coronary Artery Disease, on September 2, 2020, please note that you will not receive credit for completing this activity. Participants who take part in an identical activity, even in order to validate learning or to clarify specific topics, cannot claim, nor will the Texas Heart Institute award, duplicate credit for the activity.
September 11, 2020 – September 11, 2022. Continuation of CME credit from September 11, 2022 depends upon a thorough review of the content for currency and accuracy.
On September 4, 2020, this continuing medical education activity was reviewed for currency and accuracy of content by Raymond Stainback, MD, Texas Heart Institute, CHI Baylor St. Luke’s Health. The course was reviewed for accuracy again on July 14, 2021 and has been renewed for one additional year.
It is the intent of the Texas Heart Institute to ensure that its educational mission and its continuing medical activities, in particular, should not be influenced by the special interests of individuals associated with its program.
In accordance with the guidelines of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education, faculty members have disclosed their relationships with either the manufacturers of commercial products discussed or the corporate organizations offering educational grants for this continuing medical education activity.
Arunima Misra, MD has nothing to disclose relevant to this presentation.
The Planning Committee Members have nothing to disclose relevant to this program.
The THI CME Staff have nothing to disclose relevant to this program.
The Program Reviewers have nothing to disclose relevant to this program.
This internet activity comprises of 1 presentation. By clicking on the Course Materials link, you acknowledge that you have reviewed the CME information provided above. After viewing the presentation, you must complete an assessment and evaluation to obtain CME credit and MOC points for this activity.
Please do not hesitate to contact the THI Office of Continuing Medical Education for further assistance at cme@texasheart.org.
*By providing the information above, I agree to allow the Texas Heart Institute to contact me about news and events.
