One person dies every 34 seconds in the US from Cardiovascular Disease and is the leading cause of death for men, women, and people of most ethnic groups in the US. Heart Disease costs the US about $229 billion each year in health care services, medicines, and lost productivity due to death. The goal of the morbidity and mortality case reviews (M&Ms) is to identify correctible deficiencies in provider practices, system failures, and patient behaviors to improve future patient outcomes. This acti...

This continuing education activity is designed to enhance the knowledge and technical skills of physicians, cardiac sonographers, and staff through comprehensive review of echocardiographic techniques, emerging technologies, and clinical case studies. Participants will explore topics such as strain imaging, 3D echocardiography, contrast-enhanced studies, and the integration of sonographic findings into patient management. The course emphasizes image interpretation and correlation with cardiova...

In the US, trauma is the leading cause of death in young adults and accounts for 10% of all deaths among men and women(1). The modern approach to trauma management consists of a complex tree of decisions. From on-scene resuscitation, through emergency department triage and diagnostics, to operating room procedures and strategy, clinicians make a rapid sequence of crucial choices to secure the best chance of survival for their patients. As a Level III Trauma Center, Edward-Elmhurst Health must pe...

One person dies every 34 seconds in the US from cardiovascular disease and is the leading cause of death for men, women, and people of most ethnic groups in the US. Heart disease costs the US about $229 billion each year in health care services, medications, and lost productivity due to death. The goal of the morbidity and mortality case reviews (M&Ms) is to identify correctible deficiencies in provider practices, system failures, and patient behaviors to improve future patient outcomes. This ac...

In the US, trauma is the leading cause of death in young adults and accounts for 10% of all deaths among men and women1. The modern approach to trauma management consists of a complex tree of decisions. From on-scene resuscitation, through emergency department triage and diagnostics, to operating room procedures and strategy, clinicians make a rapid sequence of crucial choices to secure the best chance of survival for their patients. As a Level II Trauma Center, Edward-Elmhurst Health must perfo...

The goal of morbidity and mortality case reviews (M&Ms) is to identify correctible deficiencies in provider practices, system failures, and patient behaviors to improve future patient outcomes. This activity is a joint morbidity and mortality (M&M) review in conjunction with the perinatal center and University of Chicago. M&Ms are key opportunities for clinical staff to engage in multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary case-based discussion and work toward the processes of patient safety and qua...

Each month, we conduct educational sessions featuring notable and complex echocardiogram cases to enhance the clinical knowledge of both sonographers and cardiologists. These discussions include rare findings, unique learning opportunities, and collaborative dialogue aimed at advancing echocardiographic expertise. Additionally, we review quality improvement initiatives to ensure ongoing compliance with ICAEL standards.

In the US, trauma is the leading cause of death in young adults and accounts for 10% of all deaths among men and women1. The modern approach to trauma management consists of a complex tree of decisions. From on-scene resuscitation, through emergency department triage and diagnostics, to operating room procedures and strategy, clinicians make a rapid sequence of crucial choices to secure the best chance of survival for their patients. As a Level III Trauma Center, Edward-Elmhurst Health must perf...

Based on a recent analysis of Global Burden of Disease (GBD) 2019 data, it was found that an estimated 1.71 billion individuals worldwide are affected by a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions, such as low back pain, neck pain, fractures, injuries, osteoarthritis, amputation, and rheumatoid arthritis. The prevalence of these conditions may vary based on age and specific diagnoses; however, people of all ages across the globe are impacted by musculoskeletal issues. This educational activity i...

One person dies every 34 seconds in the US from cardiovascular disease and is the leading cause of death for men, women, and people of most ethnic groups in the US. Heart disease costs the US about $229 billion each year in health care services, medications, and lost productivity due to death. The goal of the morbidity and mortality case reviews (M&Ms) is to identify correctible deficiencies in provider practices, system failures, and patient behaviors to improve future patient outcomes. This ac...