This session will explore the role of myocardial strain imaging in modern clinical practice, providing participants with the tools and knowledge necessary to improve diagnostic accuracy and patient outcomes.

• Identify the normal values for cardiac strain.
• Learn how to accurately measure myocardial strain.
• Analyze case studies of heart disease to understand the application of strain imaging.

1 AE SDMS CME Credit
Previously offered at 2025 SDMS Cardiac Virtual Seminar

Jeffrey Hill, MSc, ACS, FASE
Professor
Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences

Sudden cardiac death (SCD) is the second leading cause of death in young athletes, following accidents. Echocardiography is often the first imaging modality ordered for athletes with symptoms, abnormal ECG findings, or concerning family history. It is essential for sonographers and physicians to understand how the heart chronically adapts to physical stress and to distinguish normal physiological adaptations from congenital pathologies that may increase the risk of SCD.

• Provide an overview of the prevalence and causes of sudden cardiac death (SCD) in young athletes.
• Explain Exercise-Induced Cardiac Remodeling (EICR) and the morphology and physiology of a normal "athletic heart."
• Identify common pitfalls in the echocardiographic evaluation of athletes and differentiate between EICR and pathologies associated with an increased risk of SCD.

1 AE SDMS CME Credit
Previously offered at 2025 SDMS Cardiac Virtual Seminar

Brian Reynolds, MS, RCS
Adult Cardiac Sonographer
Hartford Healthcare

This presentation explores the role of ultrasound in diagnosing fetal syndromes, focusing on real-world case studies. Participants will learn to identify key sonographic markers and interpret diagnostic findings. Through case-based discussions, learners will deepen their understanding of the variability in ultrasound presentations and how these findings correlate with clinical outcomes. The session aims to enhance sonographers' skills in the early detection of fetal syndromes.

• Identify the key features and diagnostic criteria of common fetal syndromes.
• Explain the etiology and pathophysiology of fetal syndromes.
• Analyze multiple ultrasound findings and correlate them with specific syndromic diagnoses.

1 OB SDMS CME Credit
Previously offered at 2025 SDMS CME Weekend

Angelena Zehm, MEd, RDMS, RDCS, RVT
DMS Program Director
Keiser University

Fecal incontinence is a distressing and often underdiagnosed condition with significant clinical impact. This session reviews the scope of the disorder and highlights the essential role of ultrasound in evaluating the rectal and sphincter complex. Attendees will gain insights into sonographic anatomy, diagnostic findings, and treatment pathways.

• Define the clinical scope and contributing factors of fecal incontinence.
• Identify the anatomy of the rectal and sphincter complex as seen on ultrasound.
• Recognize ultrasound features associated with sphincter complex disruptions.
• Review available treatment options for fecal incontinence.

1 OB SDMS CME Credit
Previously offered at 2025 SDMS Gynecology Virtual Seminar

Jason Bennett, MD
Urogynecologist
Institute for Urogynecology and Incontinence

This session introduces foundational MSK ultrasound concepts, focusing on clinical applications, room setup, and basic anatomy. Attendees will review common scanning pitfalls and learn how artifacts can be used to enhance visualization of musculoskeletal structures. The presentation also covers frequently imaged tendons and how to approach shoulder MSK evaluations.

• Describe how to properly set up an exam room for MSK ultrasound.
• Discuss how MSK artifacts can assist in visualizing musculoskeletal anatomy.
• Describe common tendons visualized during shoulder MSK exams.

1 MSK SDMS CME Credit
Previously offered at 2025 SDMS MSK Virtual Seminar

John Aleshire, MEd, RT, RDMS, RVT
GI Luminary Manager
Philips Healthcare

This session offers a structured overview of upper limb peripheral nerve sonography, focusing on normal anatomy, sonographic appearance, common scanning positions, and key entrapment sites. Using high-quality static images and case examples, the presentation highlights common neuropathies and compression syndromes, providing practical insights to support accurate diagnosis and clinical decision-making.

• Describe the normal sonographic appearance of peripheral nerves in the upper limb.
• Identify key anatomical landmarks for scanning major upper limb nerves.
• Recognize common entrapment sites and associated clinical relevance.

1 MSK SDMS CME Credit
Previously offered at 2025 SDMS MSK Virtual Seminar

Stavros Daoukas, MSc, GSR, PgCert MSK US
Senior Lecturer and Course Director
London South Bank University

This 50-minute lecture explores the role of contrast in echocardiography, highlighting its clinical applications, benefits, and global variations in use. Cardiac sonographers will learn how contrast enhances imaging quality, improves diagnostic accuracy, and aids in evaluating conditions such as ischemia and ventricular dysfunction. The session will also cover administration techniques, safety protocols, and emerging trends in contrast echocardiography.

• Identify clinical indications for contrast use and evaluate the impact on image quality and diagnostic accuracy.
• Compare globally used contrast agents, including their availability, benefits, and limitations.
• Demonstrate administration techniques, safety protocols, and describe emerging advancements in contrast echocardiography.

1 AE SDMS CME Credit
Previously offered at 2025 SDMS CME Weekend

Kristy Crow, MHPTT, RDCS, RDMS, RVT, FASE
Senior Sonographer/Educator
University of Iowa Healthcare

Contrast-enhanced ultrasound is a well-established tool for both cardiac and body imaging. This approach, which uses gas-filled microbubbles to enhance the visualization of blood flow, is now clinically available and frequently utilized in liver and renal imaging. This talk will highlight emerging (not yet FDA-approved) applications of contrast-enhanced ultrasound within oncology. Specific topics will include the clinical translation of contrast-enhanced ultrasound for both diagnostic and therapeutic purposes.

• Explain the expanding role of contrast-enhanced ultrasound in monitoring oncology treatments.
• Describe how contrast-enhanced ultrasound can potentially enhance drug delivery to solid tumors.
• Summarize the potential applications of microbubble cavitation for augmenting oncologic therapies.

1 OT SDMS CME Credit
Previously offered at 2025 SDMS Knowledge Series

John Eisenbrey, PhD
Professor of Radiology
Thomas Jefferson University

This educational presentation will explore a series of intriguing abdominal ultrasound case studies, featuring unique and complex cases that demonstrate ultrasound imaging's diagnostic capabilities and flexibility in both adult and pediatric patients.

• Identify unique and challenging abdominal ultrasound cases.
• Describe diagnostic techniques used and their findings.
• Explain clinical insights and outcomes from the cases presented.

1 AB SDMS CME Credit
Previously offered at 2025 SDMS CME Weekend

Rose McCalla-Henry, DHSc, RDMS, RDCS, RVT
Program Director/Assistant Professor
Nova Southeastern University

This session explores the integration of Whole Breast Ultrasound Screening (WBUS) into breast imaging programs to enhance breast cancer detection, particularly for patients with dense breast tissue. Attendees will review the clinical rationale for WBUS implementation, current FDA Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA) requirements, and best practices for breast ultrasound scanning protocols. Strategies to improve patient access and workflow efficiency will be discussed, along with the role of the Smart Body Mark documentation system in optimizing accuracy and streamlining breast cancer screening.

• Identify MQSA requirements for patient notification of breast composition and their impact on breast imaging programs.
• Explain the role of WBUS as a supplemental screening tool for patients with dense breast tissue.
• Describe strategies for integrating automated and handheld WBUS into breast imaging workflows, incorporating Smart Body Mark for documentation.

1 BR SDMS CME Credit
Previously offered at 2025 SDMS Knowledge Series

Elizabeth Evans, RT(R)(M)
Operations Manager, Women's Health Centers
Mount Carmel Health System

Melissa Chase, RDMS
Women’s Imaging Supervisor, Women's Health Centers
Mount Carmel Health System

This lecture offers an overview of veterinary ultrasound and its applications in the field. It will feature several cases showcasing sonographic appearances of normal small animal anatomy and pathology, including abdominal and cardiac exams, presented through an interactive audience approach.

• Review the landscape of the veterinary sonography field.
• Identify normal and abnormal sonographic findings in abdominal veterinary ultrasound cases.
• Compare normal and abnormal sonographic findings in veterinary echocardiogram cases.

1 OT SDMS CME Credit
Previously offered at 2025 SDMS CME Weekend

Emily Downs, MEd, RDMS, RVT, RDCS, RT
Owner
Focused Ultrasound Resources

This presentation will explore the use of Transcranial Doppler ultrasound (TCD) and other non-invasive medical imaging techniques to assess cerebral blood flow. We will discuss how these methods provide valuable information for diagnosing brain death by evaluating blood circulation in the brain.

• Identify the characteristics of patients with brain death.
• Explain the advantages of using non-invasive imaging to diagnose brain death.
• Describe the limitations and pitfalls of ultrasound and other imaging modalities.

1 VT SDMS CME Credit
Previously offered at 2025 SDMS CME Weekend

Lonette Spence, DHSc, RVT
Assistant Professor
Nova Southeastern University