Proper Echocardiographic Measurements: How and Why, 3rd Edition is a recently updated evidence-based program focused on the methods used to obtain measurements, including explanations describing why such methods are appropriate. This educational program comprises a combination of didactic lectures and clinical questions. It is applicable to daily clinical echocardiography practice and includes valuable information for novice to expert sonographers and physicians.

Authors: Andy Pellett, PhD, RDCS, FASE; Carol Mitchell, PhD, ACS, RDMS, RDCS, RVT, RT(R), FASE; Daniel Oliver, RCS, FASE; Elizabeth McIlwain, MHS, ACS, RCS, FASE; Kenneth Horton, RCS, ACS, FASE; Peter Rahko, MD, FASE; Steve Walling, RCS, RDCS, FASE; Kimberly Moore, MBA, RDCS; Kelly McGregor, RDCS, FASE.

NEW CME Information:

Release Date: March 30, 2023

Expiration Date: March 30, 2026

CME Credits: 5.0 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM 

Target Audience:  

This activity is largely designed for the beginning sonographer and others with a primary interest and knowledge base in practice of cardiovascular ultrasound. In addition, residents, researchers, clinicians, intensivists, and other medical professionals with a specific interest in cardiovascular ultrasound may find this program beneficial. 

Learning Objectives:

• Determine how to make the most common imaging measurements and the reasons for the indicated methods. 
• Describe how to make the most common velocity-related measurements and the reasons for the indicated methods. 
• Recognize the potential pitfalls when making the most common imaging and velocity-related measurements. 

Accreditation Statement:

The American Society of Echocardiography is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The American Society of Echocardiography designates this article for a maximum of 5.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Successful completion of this CME activity enables the participant to earn MOC points in the American Board of Internal Medicine’s (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program, the American Board of Pediatrics (ABP) MOC program, and/or the American Board of Anesthesiology’s (ABA) Maintenance of Certification in Anesthesiology Program® or MOCA 2.0®. It is ASE’s responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM and ABP MOC points and/or ABA MOCA 2.0®.   Participants should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Physicians will earn MOC and/or MOCA 2.0 points equivalent to the amount of CME credits claimed for the activity.

ARDMS, CCI, and Sonography Canada recognize ASE’s certificates and have agreed to honor the CME credit hours toward their registry requirements for sonographers.

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