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CME
Starting on:
Jul 16, 2024
Ending on:
Jul 16, 2024
Moderator(s):
Dr. Stephen Omondi
CARDIOLOGIST
Venue:
THE KAREN HOSPITAL
Max Credits:
9 Points

Provider:
Karen Hospital
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CME

Starting on:
Jul 16, 2024
Ending on:
Jul 16, 2024
Venue:
THE KAREN HOSPITAL

Description

Echocardiography: - The appropriate indications for echocardiographic testing for diagnosis and assessment of aortic valve stenosis - The characteristic findings on echocardiographic testing for diagnosis and assessment of aortic valve stenosis. Catheterization: - The indications for cardiac catheterization in patients with aortic valve stenosis. - The characteristic findings with cardiac catheterization in patients with aortic valve stenosis ECG - The ECG abnormalities in patients with aortic valve stenosis Stress Testing: - The role of stress testing in the assessment of aortic valve stenosis

Objectives

Anatomy of the Tricuspid Valve - Structure and Components: Leaflets (septal, anterior, posterior), tricuspid annulus (TA), chordae tendineae, papillary muscles - Anatomical Variations: Leaflet variations (Types I-IV) - Adjacent Structures: Coronary sinus, right coronary artery, aortic root, atrioventricular node, inferior vena cava (IVC) Tricuspid Stenosis - Causes and Pathology: Rheumatic heart disease, congenital abnormalities, carcinoid syndrome, other rare causes - Pathophysiology: Hemodynamic changes, right atrial enlargement, effects on cardiac output - Clinical Presentation: Symptoms (fatigue, dyspnea, edema), physical signs (jugular venous distention, ascites, hepatomegaly) Tricuspid Valve Regurgitation - Causes, Pathology, and Pathophysiology - Primary TR: Rheumatic heart disease, congenital heart disease, infective endocarditis, trauma - Secondary TR: Pulmonary hypertension, left-sided heart disease, right ventricular dilation and dysfunction, atrial fibrillation - Lead-Induced TR: Pacemaker/defibrillator lead impingement or entanglement - Ventricular Pathophysiology: Pulmonary hypertension effects, RV remodeling, left-sided heart condition interactions

Presenters

  1. Dr. ERICA CIMPAYE
    CARDIOLOGY FELLOWSHIP
    The Karen Hospital

  2. Dr. Fiona Kahonge
    CARDIOLOGY FELLOWSHIP
    The Karen Hospital

  3. Dr. GEORGE OTIENO
    CARDIOLOGY FELLOWSHIP
    The Karen Hospital

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