ULTRASOUND SOLUTIONS CORP. is delighted to welcome back Dr. Nami Azar, MBA, FAIUM, Director of Ultrasound and Pediatric Interventional Radiology, from the Department of Radiology, University Hospitals, Cleveland, for an enlightening discussion on some of the significant sonographic advancements involving interventional radiology in conjunction with artificial intelligence.
Course Description:
Substantial technological developments are moving rapidly in medicine and, especially, imaging modalities. Diagnosis and treatment in the past, performed solely via surgery, has now transitioned into less invasive techniques guided with sonographic imaging. This presentation will familiarize attendees on how machine learning can augment both the diagnostic and therapeutic uses of ultrasound when combined with interventional radiology. (Approved for 1 SDMS CME credit, provided one is present for the entire event)
Course Objectives: Upon completion of this educational activity, the participant will be able to:
- State current advancements in diagnostic ultrasound.
- Discuss the role of augmented reality as applied to sonographic procedures.
- Describe ultrasound-guided real-time liver ablation monitoring.
- Explain how Artificial Intelligence can be used for the mapping and monitoring of challenging ultrasound-guided interventions.
About Our Speaker:
Nami R. Azar, MD, MBA, FAIUM, is a Diagnostic Radiology Specialist in Cleveland, Ohio and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area. He received his medical degree from the University of Aleppo Medical School and has been in practice for more than 20 years. Besides being a Board-Certified Diagnostic Radiologist, he also works as the Director of Pediatric Interventional Radiology and the Director of Ultrasound for the University Hospitals in Cleveland. In addition, Dr. Azar is a Professor in the Department of Radiology for Case Western Reserve University.
He presently serves as Chair of the Interventional Committee for the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine, and is a Journal Reviewer for the American Journal of Interventional Radiology. Dr. Azar is also a member of the Educational Exhibits Committee for the Radiological Society of North America, and a member of the Gastrointestinal Subcommittee of the RSNA.
His numerous publications involve the topics of ultrasound fusion and contrast-enhanced sonography for both the adult and pediatric patient population. Dr. Azar believes that the use of contrast-assisted Ultrasound will be integral for the future of this imaging modality.
This activity has been approved for 1.0 SDMS CME credit.
The CME participant roster will be reported by Ultrasound Solutions Corp. to the SDMS CME Tracker System.

Important update from the SDMS:
SDMS no longer allows its CME providers to issue Partial Credit for attendance. If you join late or leave early, the SDMS will no longer permit us to award partial pro-rated credit.
Therefore, from now on, in order to receive CME credit, you must be in attendance for the ENTIRE event via your own unique Zoom link that Zoom emailed to you when you registered. Then, and only then, will USC be able to award you any credit. So, please be prompt and attentive to the time schedule. We apologize for any inconvenience, but again, this is a new SDMS policy we must abide by. Thank you for understanding.
