This course will discuss the morphology and echocardiographic imaging of the majority of congenital heart defects and the major postoperative findings for these lesions. It will also include assessment of ventricular performance in the pediatric patient population and provide case studies for review.

1. Enhance knowledge of the spectrum of congenital heart defects based on morphology and pathology
2. Apply particular echocardiographic views and sweeps to diagnose congenital heart disease before and after surgical intervention
3. Enhance ability to assess ventricular performance in patients with congenital heart disease

The conference will be held in the Ruth and Tristram Colket, Jr. Translational Research Building on the Raymond G. Perelman Campus at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. The registration fee is $450 for physicians and $350 for fellows, sonographers and other healthcare professionals. The fee includes continental breakfast, breaks, lunch, parking and syllabus material.

Hotel Accommodations

A block of rooms has been reserved at reduced rates at The Sheraton University City, located just a few blocks from Children’s Hospital. The group overnight rate is $172 single and double occupancy plus a 15.2 percent room tax. Participants are required to make their own hotel reservations by calling the Inn directly at 215-387-8000. Please mention the name of the conference when making your reservation. The special room rate will be available until Wednesday, March 14, 2018. After that date, reservations will be accepted on a space and rate availability basis.