12th Annual Multimodality Cardiovascular Imaging for the Clinician

October 20, 2023 to October 22, 2023

Click here to see program brochure 

In-Person and Virtual attendance options are available. 

Presented by the Houston Methodist DeBakey Heart & Vascular Center 

In Co-Sponsorship with  

 

12th Annual Multimodality Cardiovascular Imaging for the Clinician is offered in cooperation with the American Society of Echocardiography

Cardiovascular imaging plays a vital role in the management of the cardiovascular patient. Knowledge of various imaging modalities is critical to understanding their advantages, limitations and appropriate utilization in patients with ischemic heart disease, heart failure, atrial fibrillation, cardiomyopathy, masses, valvular disease, and aortic disease.

This conference offers the opportunity, in addition to didactic lectures by world experts, to participate in small-group tutorials in each imaging modality. Demonstrations of heart anatomy assist in visualizing and understanding cardiac and valvular structure to enhance correlations with cardiac imaging. 

Please note that the video recording of the conference will be available exclusively for attendees to view for up to three months after the activity (recording will not be certified for CE credit). 

FEES

 

    IN-PERSONFEE
Physician (Private physician located inside the Greater Houston Area) - MEMBER* $625
Physician (Private physician located inside the Greater Houston Area) - NON-MEMBER  $785
Physician (Private physician located outside the Greater Houston Area) - MEMBER* $350
Physician (Private physician located outside the Greater Houston Area) - NON-MEMBER $450
Houston Methodist Physicians (including MPAQ and ACO PCPs) Complimentary
Houston Methodist Allied Health Care Professionals Complimentary
Allied Health Care Professionals (External)$75
   Residents / Fellows / StudentsComplimentary

 

    VIRTUALFEE
Physician (Private physician located inside the Greater Houston Area) - MEMBER* $625
Physician (Private physician located inside the Greater Houston Area) - NON-MEMBER  $785
Physician (Private physician located outside the Greater Houston Area) - MEMBER* $250
Physician (Private physician located outside the Greater Houston Area) - NON-MEMBER $350
Houston Methodist Physicians (including MPAQ and ACO PCPs) $25
Houston Methodist Allied Health Care Professionals $25
Allied Health Care Professionals (External)$50
   Residents / Fellows / Students$25
*MEMBER rates are discounted rates for members of the ACC, ASE, ASNC, or SCMR
In compliance with HM’s policy on Physician Non-Monetary Compensation regarding “Stark Law,” private physicians who reside and/or practice medicine within the Greater Houston Area are required to pay the full Fair Market Value registration fee.

Target Audience

Cardiologists, cardiovascular surgeons, internists, anesthesiologists, radiologists, critical care physicians, advanced cardiovascular practitioners, fellows in training, sonographers, cardiovascular imaging technologists in areas such as echocardiography, nuclear cardiology, cardiac CT and cardiac MRI.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this live activity, the participant should be able to:

  • Discuss new developments in multimodality imaging
  • Compare the different types of imaging for the assessment of ischemia to determine which is the most beneficial for the specified clinical question
  • Evaluate valve and heart morphology and relate them to valvular imaging and interventions
  • Describe the timing and interventions in common valvular disorders
  • Discuss how imaging can be utilized to differentiate cardiomyopathies and masses
  • Explain the role of imaging in vascular disease and diseases of the aorta
  • Summarize the most common congenital heart disease disorders seen in the adult and their salient imaging features
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 17.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit

    Houston Methodist is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

    Houston Methodist designates this Live activity for a maximum of 17.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

  • 17.75 Attendance
  • 26.00 Radiologic Technologists
    Approved by the ASRT for Category A continuing education credit.
Course opens: 
07/20/2023
Course expires: 
11/22/2023
Event starts: 
10/20/2023 - 7:45am CDT
Event ends: 
10/22/2023 - 12:00pm CDT
Cost:
$785.00

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AGENDA Friday, October 20, 2023
7:00 AMRegistration and Breakfast
7:45Welcome and InstructionsWilliam A. Zoghbi, MD
Session I: Latest Advances in CV Imaging Technology: Echo, CT, PET, and CMR. What Should I Incorporate in Practice?
Moderators: João Cavalcante, MD, Karla Kurrelmeyer, MD, and Karima Addetia, MD
8:003D Echocardiography: Latest Advances and ApplicationsKarima Addetia, MD
8:15Contrast Echocardiography: Powerful Tool in Diagnosis and Management Sharon Mulvagh, MD
8:30Cardiac CT Angiography: The Latest Technological Advances Including FFRJoão Cavalcante, MD
8:45Cardiac MRI: Basic Concepts and New Developments for Clinical Applications Beyond LGE Raymond Y. Kwong, MD, PhD
9:00PET/CT Techniques and Protocols: What Should I Incorporate in My Lab? Mouaz Al-Mallah, MD
9:15Artificial Intelligence in Cardiovascular Imaging: What is the Impact on Workforce and Workflow? Adopt or Adapt?    Karima Addetia, MD
9:30Question and Answer Session with Panel DiscussionAll Faculty
9:45Break and Exhibits
Session II: Ischemic Heart Disease: Role of Imaging
Moderators: Waleed Ahmed, MD, Panithaya Chareonthaitawee, MD and Jagat Narula MD, PhD
10:15Risk Stratification in CV Prevention: What is the Value of Imaging? When and How to Use CT Calcium Score? Khurram Nasir, MD
10:30The Vulnerable Plaque: What is the Most Predictive of Coronary Events? Jagat Narula, MD, PhD
10:45The New 2021 Chest Pain Guidelines: When is CTA with FFR Preferred over Physiologic Stress? John J. Mahmarian, MD
11:00PET/CT in Coronary Artery Disease: Should it Replace SPECT? Panithaya Chareonthaitawee, MD
11:15Value of CMR in Acute Coronary Syndromes and Differentiation of Underlying Etiologies (MINOCA, Myocarditis...)Raymond Y. Kwong, MD, PhD
11:30Question and Answer Session with Panel Discussion: Interesting Cases in Coronary Artery DiseaseMouaz Al-Mallah, MD, John J. Mahmarian, MD,
Khurram Nasir, MD
12:00 PMLunch 
Session III: Role of Imaging in Heart Failure
Moderators: Mahwash Kassi, MD, Raymond Y. Kwong, MD, PhD and Miguel A. Quiñones, MD
1:00Quantitating Ventricular Function with Echocardiography: How Do You Use LV Strain in Daily Practice?Miguel A. Quiñones, MD
1:15Doppler Echocardiography and Diastology: Navigating the ASE Guidelines through Case Studies. Should Left Atrial Strain be Incorporated?Sherif F. Nagueh, MD
1:45How Do You Evaluate RV Size and Function? Is RV Strain the Best Index for RV Systolic Function? Nadeen Faza, MD
2:00Current Multimodality Approaches to Pericardial Diseases João Cavalcante, MD
2:15Role of CMR in Heart Failure: Impact on Etiologic Assessment and PrognosisDipan J. Shah, MD
2:30LVAD: How Do You Assess LVAD Function with Echo? Role of CTA? Mahwash Kassi, MD
2:45Break and Exhibits
Session IV: Live and Pre-recorded Case Studies from the Imaging Laboratories
Moderators: Waleed Ahmed, MD, Raymond Y. Kwong, MD, PhD, Sharon Mulvagh,MD, and Miguel A. Quiñones, MD
3:15Live Cases and Interesting Case Studies with Panel Discussion: CAD, Diastology, Contrast Echo, Heart Failure and Viability, Cardiac MassesWaleed Ahmed, MD, Mouaz Al-Mallah, MD,
Karla Kurrelmeyer, MD, Raymond Y. Kwong, MD, PhD
and Sharon Mulvagh, MD
5:00 PMAdjourn and Reception at Wolfgang Puck Restaurant
    
AGENDA | Saturday, October 21, 2023
7:00 AMSign-In and Breakfast
Session V: Valvular Heart Disease I: The Mitral and Tricuspid Valves
Moderators: Blase A. Carabello, MD, Gerald M. Lawrie, MD and Dee Dee Wang, MD
8:00Valvular and Cardiac Structure Anatomic DemonstrationGerald M. Lawrie, MD and William A. Zoghbi MD 
8:15Mitral Regurgitation: Evaluation with Echocardiography -- An Integrative ApproachWilliam A. Zoghbi, MD
8:30Role of CMR in Valvular Regurgitation: When Is It Indicated? Dipan J. Shah, MD
8:45The ACC/AHA and ESC Valve Guidelines: Update on When to Intervene in Primary and Secondary MR?Blase A. Carabello, MD
9:00Repairing the Mitral Valve: Current Surgical Approach to Mitral PreservationGerald M. Lawrie, MD
9:15Percutaneous Techniques for Mitral Valve Repair and Replacement: State of the ArtSachin S. Goel, MD
9:30Tricuspid Valve Regurgitation --The New Frontier: Results of Recent Interventions Dee Dee Wang, MD
9:45Question and Answer Session with Panel Discussion: Complex Cases in Mitral and Tricuspid Valve DiseaseCarlos El-Tallawi, MD, Sachin S. Goel, MD
and Dee Dee Wang, MD
10:15Break and Exhibits
Session VI: Valvular Heart Disease II: The Aortic Valve and Prosthetic Valves
Moderators: Nadeen Faza, MD, Sachin Goel, MD and  Michael J. Reardon, MD
10:45Modern Concepts in Aortic Stenosis: Are We Intervening Too Late? Blasé A. Carabello, MD
11:00TAVR: Optimizing the Choice of Prosthesis and Patient. What is the Next Frontier?Michael J. Reardon, MD
11:15Aortic Regurgitation: New Observations on Severity Assessment. Are the ACC/AHA/ESC Guidelines for Severe AR Too Specific?   João Cavalcante, MD
11:30How Do You Evaluate Prosthetic Valve Function? Carlos El-Tallawi, MD
11:45The "Interventional Imager": The Latest ASE Recommendations for Training and Role of the Heart Team   Stephen H. Little, MD
12:00 PMQuestion and Answer Session with Panel Discussion: Complex Cases in Aortic Valve DiseaseJoão Cavalcante, MD, Nadeen Faza, MD,
Stephen H. Little, MD
12:30Lunch
Session VII: Imaging in Evaluation of Cardiomyopathy
Moderators: Panithaya Chareonthaitawee, MD and Juan Carlos Plana, MD
1:30Stress Cardiomyopathy: When to Suspect and How to Diagnose? Maan Malahfji, MD
1:45Amyloid Heart Disease: Diagnostic Approach and Role of ImagingPanithaya Chareonthaitawee, MD
2:00Cardio-oncology: Latest Recommendation for Early Detection and Management Juan Carlos Plana, MD
2:15Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy: A Multimodality Approach and The Dawn of a New Era of Drug InterventionsSherif Nagueh, MD
2:30Question and Answer Session with Panel Discussion: Cardiomyopathies Panithaya Chareonthaitawee, MD, Maan Malahfji, MD, Juan Carlos Plana, MD
Session VIII: Jeopardy Game: Test Your Skills -- Rapid-Fire Interpretation
Moderator: Bindu Chebrolu, MD
3:00Jeopardy Game                                                                                                                                                                             
3:30Break and Exhibits
Session IX: READ WITH THE EXPERTS*
Small Group Interactive Sessions: Basics of Image Manipulation and Case Studies
Attendees Can Attend Any of the 4 Simultaneous Small Groups Sessions Dedicated for Each Modality
4:00 - 5:30*2D/3D Echocardiography -- Case StudiesStephen H. Little, MD, Sherif Nagueh, MD,
Miguel A. Quiñones, MD 
CT Coronary Angiography -- Case StudiesWaleed Ahmed, MD, Mohammed Chamsi-Pasha, MD,
John J. Mahmarian, MD
 Nuclear Cardiology: SPECT and PET -- Case StudiesMouaz Al-Mallah, MD, Faisal Nabi, MD,
Panithaya Chareonthaitawee, MD
Cardiac and Vascular MRI -- Case StudiesCarlos El-Tallawi, MD, Maan Malahfji, MD,
Dipan J. Shah, MD
5:30Adjourn and Evening on Your Own
 *Please note: ONLY the 2D/3D echo group will be broadcast to virtual learners. 
AGENDA | Sunday, October 22, 2023
7:00 AMSign-In and Breakfast
Session X: Adult Congenital Heart Disease: Diseases of the Aorta and Peripheral Vasculature
Moderators: Marvin Atkins, MD, Andrea Quarti, MD   
8:00Post-Operative Congenital Heart Disease in the Adult: How Do You Recognize Common Conditions? Outcomes? C. Huie Lin, MD, PhD
8:30Adult Congenital Heart Disease: What Are The Most Common Untreated Conditions That Should Not Be Missed?Dilachew Adebo, MD
9:00What are the Best Techniques to Evaluate the Aorta: Echo vs CT vs Dynamic MRI?Mohammed Chamsi-Pasha, MD
9:15Aortic Root and Aortic Valve Repair: What is the Current State? What Does the Surgeon Need to Know from the Imager?Andrea Quarti, MD
9:40Percutaneous Interventions for Aortic Aneurysm: What Does the Clinician Need to Know? What Does the Surgeon Want to Know from the Imager Prior to and after the Procedure? Marvin Atkins, MD
10:00Break and Exhibits
10:30Peripheral Vascular Disease: Should it be CT or MRI Imaging?Faisal Nabi, MD
10:45Carotid Disease: How to Use Imaging?Mohammed Chamsi-Pasha, MD
11:00Interesting Cases with Audience Response and Panel DiscussionMarvin Atkins, MD and John J. Mahmarian, MD 
11:45Program Evaluation and Wrap-UpWilliam A. Zoghbi, MD
12:00 PMAdjourn
LIVE (in-person) and LIVESTREAM (virtual) attendance options are available.
6670 Bertner Avenue
John F. Bookout Auditorium, 2nd Floor
Houston

LIVE (in-person attendance) will be held in the Houston Methodist Research Institute, 6670 Bertner Avenue, Houston, Texas 77030). 

LIVESTREAM information will be provided to registered learners. 

COURSE DIRECTORS
William A. Zoghbi, MD, FASE, FAHA, MACC
Elkins Family Distinguished Chair in Cardiac Health, DeBakey Heart & Vascular Center
Chair, Department of Cardiology
Professor of Cardiology, Academic Institute
Full Member, Research Institute
Houston Methodist
Weill Cornell Medical College
COURSE CO-DIRECTORS
Mouaz H. Al-Mallah, MD
Beverly B. and Daniel C. Arnold Distinguished Chair, Department of Cardiology
Professor of Cardiology, Academic Institute
Full Member, Research Institute
Houston Methodist
Weill Cornell Medical College
Stephen H. Little, MD, FRCPC, FACC, FASE
John S. Dunn Chair in Clinical Cardiovascular Research and Education, DeBakey Heart & Vascular Center
Professor of Cardiology, Academic Institute
Full Member, Research Institute
Program Director, Cardiovascular Disease Fellowship, Department of Cardiology
Houston Methodist
Weill Cornell Medical College
John J. Mahmarian, MD 
Director, Nuclear Cardiology and Cardiac CT
Professor of Cardiology, Academic Institute
Houston Methodist
Weill Cornell Medical College
Dipan J. Shah, MD, FACC
Beverly B. and Daniel C. Arnold Distinguished Centennial Chair, Department of Cardiology
Professor of Cardiology, Academic Institute
Full Member, Research Institute
Program Director, Cardiovascular Imaging Fellowship, Department of Cardiology
Houston Methodist
Weill Cornell Medical College
Miguel A. Quiñones, MD, MACC, FASE
Winters Family Distinguished Centennial Chair in Cardiovascular Education, DeBakey Heart & Vascular Center
Professor of Cardiology, Academic Institute
Full Clinical Member, Research Institute
Houston Methodist
Weill Cornell Medical College

Physicians

Houston Methodist is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Houston Methodist designates this live activity for a maximum 17.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Radiologic Technologists 

Approved by the ASRT for Category A continuing education credit.

Available Credit

  • 17.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit

    Houston Methodist is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

    Houston Methodist designates this Live activity for a maximum of 17.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

  • 17.75 Attendance
  • 26.00 Radiologic Technologists
    Approved by the ASRT for Category A continuing education credit.

Interested in exhibiting and/or sponsoring this activity? Contact us for more information.

Price

Cost:
$785.00
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REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS

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FEES

    IN-PERSONFEE
Physician (Private physician located inside the Greater Houston Area) - MEMBER* $625
Physician (Private physician located inside the Greater Houston Area) - NON-MEMBER  $785
Physician (Private physician located outside the Greater Houston Area) - MEMBER* $350
Physician (Private physician located outside the Greater Houston Area) - NON-MEMBER $450
Houston Methodist Physicians (including MPAQ and ACO PCPs) Complimentary
Houston Methodist Allied Health Care Professionals Complimentary
Allied Health Care Professionals (External)$75
   Residents / Fellows / StudentsComplimentary

 

    VIRTUALFEE
Physician (Private physician located inside the Greater Houston Area) - MEMBER* $625
Physician (Private physician located inside the Greater Houston Area) - NON-MEMBER  $785
Physician (Private physician located outside the Greater Houston Area) - MEMBER* $250
Physician (Private physician located outside the Greater Houston Area) - NON-MEMBER $350
Houston Methodist Physicians (including MPAQ and ACO PCPs) $25
Houston Methodist Allied Health Care Professionals $25
Allied Health Care Professionals (External)$50
   Residents / Fellows / Students$25
*MEMBER rates are discounted rates for members of the ACC, ASE, ASNC, or SCMR
In compliance with HM’s policy on Physician Non-Monetary Compensation regarding “Stark Law,” private physicians who reside and/or practice medicine within the Greater Houston Area are required to pay the full Fair Market Value registration fee.