Guidelines for the provision of echocardiography in Canada: recommendations of a joint Canadian Cardiovascular Society/Canadian Society of Echocardiography Consensus Panel.
Recognizing the central role of echocardiographic examinations in the assessment of most cardiac disorders and the need to ensure the provision of these services in a highly reliable, timely, economical and safe manner, the Canadian Cardiovascular Society and Canadian Society of Echocardiography undertook a comprehensive review of all aspects influencing the provision of echocardiographic services in Canada. Five regional panels were established to develop preliminary recommendations in the five component areas, which included the echocardiographic examination, the echocardiographic laboratory and report, the physician, the sonographer and indications for examinations. Membership in the panels was structured to recognize the regional professional diversity of individuals involved in the provision of echocardiography. In addition, a focus group of cardiac sonograhers was recruited to review aspects of the document impacting on sonographer responsibilities and qualification. The document is intended to be used as a comprehensive and practical reference for all of those involved in the provision of echocardiography in Canada.
Sanfilippo
Anthony J
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Kingston General Hospital, Kingston, Canada.
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David
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Chan
K L
KL
Cujec
Bibiana
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Dumesnil
J G
JG
Honos
George
G
Munt
Brad
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Sasson
Zion
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Tam
James
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Tomlinson
Charles
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Aboguddah
Ayman
A
Ahmed
Shaheeda
S
Ali
Mohamed
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Arsenault
Marie
M
Ascah
Kathryn
K
Ashton
Tom
T
Baird
Michael
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Basmadjian
Arsene
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Beique
Francois
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Blakeley
Michael
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Blais
Marie-Josee
MJ
Burggraf
Gary
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Burwash
Ian
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Cochrane
Jessica
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Fagan
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Giannoccaro
Peter
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Hughes
William
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Jones
Alan
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Jue
John
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Koilpillai
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C
Leblanc
Marie-Helene
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Londry
Colleen
C
Morgan
Dennis
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O'Reilly
Michael
M
Sawchuk
Corey
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Siu
Samuel
S
Sochowski
Randy
R
Tremblay
Guy
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Welikovitch
Lisa
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Eric
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