Learning Objectives

Understand the history and FDA approval timeline of ultrasound enhancing agents in pediatric echocardiography.
Evaluate the safety profiles of ultrasound enhancing agents based on recent comprehensive reviews.
Identify novel applications of ultrasound enhancing agents in pediatric patients with acquired and congenital heart diseases.

Meet Our Presenters

Dr Jarrett Linder

Northwestern University and Lurie Children's Hospital, Chicago, USA

Jarrett Linder, MD MS FASEJarrett is an assistant professor of pediatrics at Northwestern University and practicing pediatric cardiologist and Lurie Children’s Hospital in Chicago. He is an expert in the use of ultrasound enhancing agents in pediatric echocardiography with additional expertise in 3D echocardiography and procedural imaging.

Dr Amr Hammouda

Northwestern University and Lurie Children's Hospital, Chicago, USA

Amr is currently an advanced fellow in pediatric cardiac imaging at Northwestern University and Lurie Children’s Hospital in Chicago. His fellowship has a unique emphasis on incorporating the use of ultrasound enhancing agents in caring for pediatric patients and patients with congenital heart disease.

Learning Objectives

Meet Our Presenters

Dr Jarrett Linder

Dr Amr Hammouda

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Ultrasound Enhancing Agents in paediatrics – Dr Jarrett Linder and Dr Amr Hammouda

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