CME Information: 1.0 AMA Category 1 Credits 

September 15, 2020 | 8:00 - 9:00 PM (ET)

Join the discussion on Twitter (@ASE360). Moderated by Twitter Journal Club Chair Dr. Ritu Thamman and Dr. Enrique Garcia-Sayan with Co-Authors Dr. Federico M. Asch and Dr. Roberto M. Lang 

JASE Article: Similarities and Differences in Left Ventricular Size and Function among Races and Nationalities: Results of the World Alliance Societies of Echocardiography Normal Values Study 

Target Audience:

This activity is designed for all cardiac sonographers and cardiovascular physicians with a primary interest and knowledge base in the field of echocardiography; in addition, residents, researchers, clinicians, intensivists, and other medical professionals.

Learning Objectives:

1. Understand that LV dimensions and volumes are larger in males.
2. Comprehend that LVEF and GLS are higher in females.
3. Understand that Dimensions and volumes are similar for people of White and Black race, while smaller for Asians and Mexicans (mixed white/native American race).

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