NWCI Cardiovascular Ultrasound Survey

* What is your role with regard to Echocardiography?

I am a sonographer

I am a cardiologist and I regularly interpret echocardiograms

I am a cardiologist but I do not interpret echocardiograms

Other

* What is your experience level in echocardiography?

Less than 1 year

1-5 Years

5-10 Years

10-15 Years

I remember when we had to measure M-Mode thermal prints with calipers!

Overall, the clinical use of echocardiography in the hospital settings I work/have worked in is ______________ than in the NWCI Clinics (consider all factors including image quality, workflow, quantification, advanced imaging modes, etc.)

I have practical experience in the following advanced imaging modes:

Transesophageal 3D/4D

Transthoracic 3D/4D

Speckle Tracking/Strain

Perfusion Imaging

None of These

I have referred NWCI patients to the hospital echo lab because they have technology (3D/4D, Strain, etc.) we currently do not:

Yes, more than I'd like to admit

Yes, but rarely

No

NWCI should have 3D/4D Echo capability:

Available at all NWCI locations

Available at some NWCI locations

Not Available/Not Needed

It depends, can we bill for it?

NWCI should have Speckle Tracking/Strain:

Available at all NWCI locations

Available at some NWCI locations

Not Available/Not Needed

It depends, can we bill for it?

Are you an ASE member?

Yes

No

What's the ASE?

I attend echocardiography conferences because (check all that apply):

I need CME's

I get to catch up with colleague's/old friends

It's a great excuse to go to Hawaii, Arizona, New York, etc.

I want to stay up to date on the latest advances in echocardiography

I would love to attend conferences but just don't have time

I don't attend conferences and have no desire to

I plan on attending the 2016 ASE Scientific Sessions in Seattle this summer

Yes

No

Maybe