Preparing Your Echo Lab for the Upcoming HCM Accreditation

Preparing Your Echo Lab for the Upcoming HCM Accreditation

Learn best practices for echocardiographic assessment of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy—including goal-directed Valsalva, LVOT waveform differentiation, and quality improvement strategies aligned with emerging standards.

Why This Webinar Matters Now
The Intersocietal Accreditation Commission has announced plans to introduce a new accreditation pathway for Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM).
While the first draft of the standards has been released, final requirements are still evolving, creating a critical window for echo labs to prepare.

By attending this webinar, you will learn how to:

Perform and document goal-directed vs self-directed Valsalva
Understand the clinical importance of provocation in HCM assessment.
Differentiate true LVOT obstruction Doppler waveforms from mitral regurgitation signals
Learn tips to differentiate overlapping waveforms through case study presentations.
Identify common echo pitfalls
Avoid under-diagnosis or misinterpretation through case study presentations.
Apply current draft HCM accreditation standards to real-world lab workflows
Use the current IAC HCM draft standards to create an advanced quality improvement program.

CardioServ Team
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