Program Description
This training program is a comprehensive course for pediatric cardiac examinations by the pediatric emergency and critical care specialties or fellowships.
Program Objectives
Every trainee should understand:
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The basic aspects of ultrasound and Ecocardiography
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Cardiac Anatomy in children
And become familiar with
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Portable echocardiography in ICU
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Standard and Alternative Views in echocardiogram
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Assessment of Pulsed Doppler & Color flow mapping
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Assessment of LV Systolic function, Shortening fraction and Ejection fraction.
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Assessment of RV Systolic function
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Assessment of volume status and Distensibility Index if the IVC
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Evaluation of Aortic Velocity-time integral ratio
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Assessment of LV outfolw tract diameter
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Assessment of Cardiac Valves and Pericardium Indexes.
Method of Instruction
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Workshop
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Bedside Teaching 2 sessions per week (3 hours)
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36 hours Echocardiography
Eligibility Requirements
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Applicants are selected on the basis of their CV and qualifications and referee’s reports.
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The trainee should be board eligibility according to fellowship program standard.
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Proficient in English or Persian Language is necessary for all applicants.
Who can attend? Pediatric ICU Fellows, Pediatric Incentive Care Specialists, Pediatric Emergency Medicine Fellow
Program Duration
3 months
Program Instructors
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Dr. Arman Kocharian, Pediatric Cardiologist
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Dr. Masoud Mohammadpour, ICU Fellowship
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Dr. Ehsan Aghaei Moghadam, Pediatric Cardiologist
Tution Fee
$1500 (USD)
Contact Information
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Contact Person: Masoud Mohammadpour, Associate Professor of Pediatrics, ICU Fellowship, Children's Medical Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences
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Email: mmpour@tums.ac.ir
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Tel.: (+98 21) 6693 5848
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Cellphone: (+98) 912 393 9397