Echocardiography in Infective Endocarditis 

Date of Original Lecture: December 11, 2007 
Date of Online Release: February 20, 2008
Lecture Series: Clinical Echocardiography Lecture Series 
Credits: 0.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

Texas Heart Institute is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Texas Heart Institute designates this educational Material for a maximum of 0.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™.

Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

The estimated time to complete this material, including review of the materials is 30 minutes.

Repurposing Statement
If you previously completed and received credit for the live CME-sponsored Clinical Echocardiography Lecture Series presentation entitled, Echocardiography in Infective Endocarditis, on December 11, 2007, please note that you will not receive credit for completing this activity. Participants who take part in an identical activity, even in order to validate learning or to clarify specific topics, cannot claim, nor will the Texas Heart Institute award, duplicate credit for the activity.

Term of Approval
February 20, 2008 through February 20, 2011. Continuation of CME credit from February 20, 2011 depends upon a thorough review of the content for currency and accuracy.

Peer Review
In February 2008, this continuing medical education activity was reviewed for currency and accuracy of content by Patrick J. Hogan, MD, FACC, Director, Learning Resource Center and Co-Chairman, Medical Education Committee—Texas Heart Institute, Houston, TX.

Disclosure of Relationships
It is the intent of the Texas Heart Institute to ensure that its educational mission and its continuing medical activities in particular, should not be influenced by the special interests of individuals associated with its program.

Faculty Disclosure
In accordance with the guidelines of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education, faculty members have disclosed their relationships, either with one or more of the manufacturers of commercial products discussed, or with one or more of the corporate organizations offering educational grants for the live continuing medical education activity.

Dr. Heinle’s disclosure statement is posted in the slide presentation. 

This enduring material comprises one presentation. By clicking on this Course Materials link, you acknowledge that you have reviewed the CME information provided above. After viewing the presentation, you may complete an assessment and evaluation to obtain CME credit for this activity.