4.0 SDMS CMEs: 4.0 Adult Echocardiography Credits. This presentation provides an overview of cases from around the world, commonly seen echo artifacts, basic concepts and clinical patterns in the use of Speckle Tracking Strain, and the impact of artificial intelligence in echo.
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David Adams is a renowned innovator in echocardiography practice, research and education. A cardiac Sonographer emeritus after working for 38 years at Duke University Medical Center. He has over 32 years of experience in registry reviews. He is the recipient of the first ASE Sonographer Lifetime Achievement Award and a past recipient of the ASE’s Distinguish Sonographer Teaching Award. He is dedicated to helping students master the keys to passing their registry exams. As a leader in the field, David combines humor with clinical expertise in providing a practical approach to cardiac ultrasound.
David has authored over 140 publications. Most importantly, David is known for his ability to teach echocardiography in a practical, informative manner – a technique that pays dividends for his students as they seek the RDCS or RCS credential.