What is this course?

This course provides a complete introduction to the foundations of echocardiography. The British Journal of Cardiology Educational Forum in association with Homerton University Hospital have designed this course to ensure candidates achieve maximum knowledge of theory and clinical echocardiography within the two days.

The focus of the course is the acquisition of practical skills through a combination of training in small groups with expert echocardiographers, and short lectures delivered by a distinguished cardiological faculty.

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Who should attend this course?

The course is suitable for all those wishing to gain an understanding of the basics of echocardiography, including general practitioners, cardiac nurse specialists and hospital doctors.

Feedback indicates that this course is useful for all those who need immediate echo information in dealing with heart failure, hypertension, pericardial effusion, intracardiac mass and apparent valvular diseases in daily practice.

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How much does it cost?

The cost for the two days is £395 which includes teaching material, lunches and tea/coffee. Accommodation is not included, but can be arranged.

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How do I register?

To register, please complete the application form below. Alternatively, please email Cathy Miles or call on 020 8510 7256.

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Course faculty

Dr Henry Purcell, MD, MRCP
Co-Editor of British Journal of Cardiology, Royal Brompton Hospital, London

Dr Hugh McIntyre, MD, FRCP
Consultant physician, Conquest Hospital, Hasting

Prof Yen Ho, MD
Professor of Cardiac Morphology, Imperial College and Honorary Consultant Cardiac Morphologist, Royal Brompton Hospital, London

Mrs Judith Skipper
Senior cardiac physiologist, Queen's Hospital, Essex

Dr Waleed Arshad, MB BS, M Phil, FESC
Associate specialist in cardiology, Homerton University Hospital

Dr Tim Bowker, MD, FRCP
Consultant cardiologist, Homerton University Hospital

Dr Arvinder Kurbaan, MD, FRCP
Consultant cardiologist, Homerton University Hospital

Dr Han B Xiao, MD, PhD
Consultant cardiologist, Homerton University Hospital

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CME Accreditation

This course has been accredited 12 points by the Royal College of Physicians London.

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Further information

Programmes of each day and the application form are available below

email: hanbinxiao@hotmail.com or cathy.miles@homerton.nhs.uk

tel: 020 8510 7256

Organisers
Dr Han B Xiao
Dr Henry Purcell

Provided by the British Journal of Cardiology Educational Forum in association with Homerton University Hospital

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