This activity is designed for physicians and other healthcare professionals and aims to integrate evidence-based principles into the interpretation of echo and nuclear imaging for common disease states, ensuring standardized practices across the enterprise. It involves analyzing current research on nuclear/cath and stress echo/cath correlations to improve clinical outcomes, with a focus on addressing deficiencies identified through peer review. The teleconferences provide a comprehensive review of imaging topics, aiming to keep physicians updated, improve quality through case study reviews, and ensure adherence to the latest medical recommendations, ultimately enhancing the accuracy and efficiency of imaging interpretations.

Course Director:

• Tom Johnson, MD  

Overall Objectives:

1. Integrate evidence-based principles related to echo and nuclear imaging interpretation into practice for commonly seen disease states.    
2. Apply evidence-based principles to clinical practice in order to standardize electrocardiography and nuclear cardiology reading practices across the enterprise.    
3. Analyze current research findings related to nuclear/cath and stress echo/cath correlations, compare with the current clinical results in in order to improve outcomes.

Target Audience:  
This activity is designed for physicians and other healthcare professionals.

Accreditation Statement

In support of improving patient care, Advocate Health is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Credit Statement(s)

American Medical Association (AMA) 
Advocate Health designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.