Demystifying echocardiography in heart failure – a GP and cardiologist Q&A webinar

Join our expert panel as they explore the essential role echocardiography plays in the diagnosis and classification of heart failure.

This free webinar from NPS MedicineWise in collaboration with the Heart Foundation, will be a live online event on Thursday 27 May 2021, 7:00–8:00pm AEST. The on-demand recording will be made available shortly afterwards.

The panel will discuss key practice points and common challenges that arise in general practice using case scenarios and sample echocardiogram reports.

This webinar has been designed to enhance GP awareness of the importance of echocardiogram referral and increase confidence in interpreting and acting on findings when developing a management plan for heart failure patients.

Our expert panelists are;

  • Dr Jill Thistlethwaite
  • Dr Jennifer Coller, Consultant Cardiologist
  • Associate Professor Ralph Audehm
  • Dr Peter Piazza

Click here to find out more and to register for the webinar or visit the NPS MedicineWise website via www.nps.org.au

Participation in this webinar has been approved for 2 points (CPD Activity) under the RACGP CPD Program for GPs. For all other health professionals, it is recommended that 1 CPD hour be recorded for the purpose of self-directed CPD.

The NPS MedicineWise program on heart failure has been developed in collaboration with the Heart Foundation.

 

Media contact

Matthew Harris, NPS MedicineWise Communications & PR adviser: (02) 8217 9229, 0419 618 365 or media@nps.org.au