Echocardiographic methods share several similarities and differences when applied to human and nonhuman primates. In this presentation, panelists will share their expertise and experience with development of a novel protocol for performing complete echocardiograms, including strain imaging, on unsedated orangutans; the history and development of the Great Ape Heart Project; and comparative echocardiography of anesthetized nonhuman primates. LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 1) Able to name methods used for performing a complete echocardiogram on a non-human primate. 2) Able to describe challenges and methods of overcoming them, when performing an echocardiogram on a non-human primate.
- Provider:American Society of Echocardiography
- Activity Link: https://www.asecho.org
- Start Date: 2023-04-30 05:00:00
- End Date: 2023-04-30 05:00:00
- Credit Details: AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™️: 1.0 hours
- MOC Credit Details: ABA - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning (ABA)
ABIM - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Medical Knowledge (ABIM) - Commercial Support: No
- Activity Type: Enduring Material
- CME Finder Type: Online Learning
- Fee to Participate: Variable
- Measured Outcome: Learner Competence, Learner Knowledge
- Provider Ship: Directly Provided
- Registration: Open to all
- Specialty: Cardiac Anesthesia, Internal Medicine