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Critical Care Echocardiography Review Course

Explore all aspects of echocardiography in critically ill patients and prepare for the critical care echocardiography board examination.

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Explore all aspects of echocardiography in critically ill patients and prepare for the critical care echocardiography board examination with the Critical Care Echocardiography Review Course.

November 14-16, 2023
OLC Education & Conference Center
Rosemont, Illinois, USA

Featuring highly skilled multiprofessional experts, the course prepares participants for the critical care echocardiography board examination and provides them with valuable information for staying up to date on the latest in team-based care and ultrasound and echocardiography education.

Accredited continuing education credit and maintenance of certification points are available.

On completion of the course, learners will be able to:
 
  • Discuss relevant clinical topics and updates to increase their knowledge base in critical care echocardiography
  • Assess the scientific foundations and literature evidence for using echocardiography in critically ill patients
  • Apply effective learning approaches, including case-based discussion and question review, to implement echocardiography in the critical care setting
The course is held in partnership between the Society of Critical Care Medicine and the American Society of Echocardiography and is intended for critical care practitioners who are already familiar with ultrasound and echocardiography.

Registration

The live course has passed. An individual online course will be available soon.
SCCM Members
Early Rate
By September 20, 2023
Advance Rate
By October 18, 2023
Full Rate
After October 18, 2023
Select Member - Physician ​$1,530 $1,700$1,870
Select Member - Healthcare Professional ​$1,265 $1,405$1,545
Professional Member - Physician $1,625 $1,805$1,985
Professional Member - Healthcare Professional and Fellow* $1,340 $1,490$1,640
Associate Member - Physician $1,820 $2,020$2,220
Associate Member - Healthcare Professional $1,500 $1,665$1,830

* Trainees must be a member of SCCM's Sponsored Trainee Program.

Nonmember
Early Rate
By September 20, 2023
Advance Rate
By October 18, 2023
Full Rate
After October 18, 2023
Physician ​$1,915 $2,125$2,340
Healthcare Professional ​$1,580 $1,755$1,930

Payment Information

  • American Express, Discover, MasterCard, and Visa credit cards are accepted.

  • Check or international money order, payable to SCCM, may be used to register via mail only.

  • Fees must be paid in U.S. funds and checks must be drawn on a U.S. bank.

  • For information on paying via wire transfer, please contact SCCM Customer Service at +1 847 827-6888.

  • Inquiries can be emailed to support@sccm.org.

Cancellation Policy 

Registrants may be eligible for refunds of activities at SCCM’s discretion. If you have not accessed the activity’s materials, have not completed a significant portion of the activity, and/or the content does not meet your needs, you may be eligible for a refund. A registrant’s cancellation of an in-person activity may incur a fee, at SCCM’s discretion. To reschedule an in-person activity, please contact SCCM Customer Service at least 30 days before the activity. If SCCM cannot hold an activity as intended, SCCM shall not be liable for any costs, expenses, or fees related to cancellation of travel and attendance associated with the event.

Topics and Agenda

*Subject to change.
Critical Care Echocardiography Review Course Topics
 
Fundamentals of Ultrasound
Fundamentals of Physics and Knobology
Concepts of Imaging, Artifacts, and Knobology
 
Echocardiography
Normal Transthoracic Examination
Transesophageal Echocardiography Views
Left Ventricular Systolic Function
Left Ventricular Diastolic Function
Evaluation of Right Ventricle
Hemodynamics (Static Evaluation of Intracardiac Pressures)
Volume Status and Fluid Responsiveness (Dynamic Evaluation)/Heart-Lung Interactions
Pericardial Disease Including Tamponade
The Aorta and Other Great Vessels
Devices and Foreign Bodies
Aortic Valve Disease
Tricuspid and Pulmonic Valve
Mitral Valve		 Thoracic, Abdominal, and Vascular Ultrasound
Ultrasound of the Lung and Pleura
Respiratory Failure
Vascular Ultrasound
Trauma, Including Focused Assessment With Sonography Examination
Abdominal Ultrasound
 
Pathologic States
Shock
Cardiac Arrest
Heart Failure and Cardiomyopathies
Ischemic Heart Disease and Left Ventricular Regional Function
Pulmonary Hypertension Syndromes Including Pulmonary Embolism
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
Intracardiac Masses Including Endocarditis
Congenital Heart Disease in Adults
 

 
Tuesday, November 14, 2023
6:15 a.m. – 7:00 a.m. Registration
7:00 a.m. – 7:15 a.m. Welcome and Introduction
Courtney Bennett, DO, FACC, FASE
Michael J. Lanspa, MD, MS, FASE, FCCM
7:15 a.m. – 7:30 a.m. Overview of Course Agenda and NBE Examination Overview
Courtney Bennett, DO, FACC, FASE
Michael J. Lanspa, MD, MS, FASE, FCCM
7:30 a.m. – 8:10 a.m. Fundamentals of Physics and Knobology
Daniel W. Johnson, MD, FCCM
8:10 a.m. – 8:50 a.m. Concepts of Imaging, Artifacts, and Knobology
Vera Rigolin, MD, FASE
8:50 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Normal Transthoracic Examination
Vera Rigolin, MD, FASE
9:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Questions and Answers/Discussion
Daniel W. Johnson, MD, FCCM
Michael J. Lanspa, MD, MS, FASE, FCCM
Vera Rigolin, MD, FASE
10:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. Break
10:15 a.m. – 10:55 a.m. Transesophageal Echocardiography Views
Marcus Behrens, MD
10:55 a.m. – 11:35 a.m. Left Ventricular Systolic Function
Daniel W. Johnson, MD, FCCM
11:35 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. Left Ventricular Diastolic Function
Sarah Bain, MD
12:15 p.m. – 1:15 p.m. Lunch with Questions and Answers/Discussion
Marcus Behrens, MD
Daniel W. Johnson, MD, FCCM
Sarah Bain, MD
1:15 p.m. – 1:55 p.m. Evaluation of Right Ventricle
Sarah Bain, MD
1:55 p.m. – 2:35 p.m. Hemodynamics (Static Evaluation of Intracardiac Pressures)
Sarah Gorgis, MD
2:35 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. Volume Status and Fluid Responsiveness (Dynamic Evaluation)/Heart-Lung Interactions
Michael J. Lanspa, MD, MS, FASE, FCCM
3:15 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. Questions and Answers/Discussion
Sarah Gorgis, MD
Michael J. Lanspa, MD, MS, FASE, FCCM
Sarah Bain, MD
3:45 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Break
4:00 p.m. – 4:40 p.m. Ultrasound of the Lung and Pleura
Alberto Goffi, MD
4:40 p.m. – 5:20 p.m. Respiratory Failure
Alberto Goffi, MD
5:20 p.m. – 5:50 p.m. Questions and Answers/Discussion
Alberto Goffi, MD
Sarah Bain, MD
Wednesday, November 15, 2023
7:00 a.m. – 7:30 a.m. Registration
7:30 a.m. – 7:45 a.m. Welcome/Questions
Michael J. Lanspa, MD, MS, FASE, FCCM
Courtney Bennett, DO, FACC, FASE
7:45 a.m. – 8:15 a.m. Pericardial Disease Including Tamponade
Brandon M. Wiley, MD, FACE, FACC, FCCM
8:15 a.m. – 8:55 a.m. Shock
Sarah Gorgis, MD
8:55 a.m. – 9:25 a.m. Cardiac Arrest
Lisa Rapoport, MD, MS
9:25 a.m. – 9:55 a.m. Questions and Answers/Discussion
Sarah Gorgis, MD
Lisa Rapoport, MD, MS
Brandon M. Wiley, MD, FACE, FACC, FCCM
9:55 a.m. – 10:10 a.m. Break
10:10 a.m. – 10:40 a.m. Heart Failure and Cardiomyopathies
Courtney Bennett, DO, FACC, FASE
10:40 a.m. – 11:10 a.m. Pulmonary Hypertension Syndromes Including Pulmonary Embolism
Michael J. Lanspa, MD, MS, FASE, FCCM
11:10 a.m. – 11:40 p.m. The Aorta and Other Great Vessels
Courtney Bennett, DO, FACC, FASE
11:40 a.m. – 12:40 p.m. Lunch with Questions and Answers/Discussion
Courtney Bennett, DO, FACC, FASE
Sarah Bain, MD
Michael J. Lanspa, MD, MS, FASE, FCCM
12:40 p.m. – 1:10 p.m. Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
Paul K. Mohabir, MD, FCCM
1:10 p.m. – 1:40 p.m. Vascular Ultrasound
Lisa Rapoport, MD, MS
1:40 p.m. – 2:10 p.m. Trauma Including Focused Assessment With Sonography Examination
Enyo Ablordeppey, MD, MPH, FACEP, FCCM
2:10 p.m. – 2:40 p.m. Questions and Answers/Discussion
Lisa Rapoport, MD, MS
Enyo Ablordeppey, MD, MPH, FACEP, FCCM
Paul K. Mohabir, MD, FCCM
2:40 p.m. – 2:55 p.m. Break
2:55 p.m. – 3:35 p.m. Abdominal Ultrasound
Enyo Ablordeppey, MD, MPH, FACEP, FCCM
3:35 p.m. – 4:05 p.m. Devices and Foreign Bodies
Brandon M. Wiley, FACE, FACC, FCCM
4:05 p.m. – 4:45 p.m. Ischemic Heart Disease and Left Ventricular Regional Function
Vincent L. Sorrell, MD, FACP, FACC, FASE
4:45 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Questions and Answers/Discussion
Enyo Ablordeppey, MD, MPH, FACEP, FCCM
Brandon M. Wiley, MD, FACE, FACC, FCCM
Vincent L. Sorrell, MD, FACP, FACC, FASE
Thursday, November 16, 2023
7:00 a.m. – 7:30 a.m. Registration
7:30 a.m. – 7:45 a.m. Welcome/Questions
Michael J. Lanspa, MD, MS, FASE, FCCM
Courtney Bennett, DO, FACC, FASE
7:45 a.m. – 8:25 a.m. Aortic Valve Disease
Connor O’Brien, MD
8:25 a.m. – 9:05 a.m. Tricuspid and Pulmonic Valve
Allison G. Hays, MD, FACC, FASE
9:05 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. Mitral Valve
Connor O’Brien, MD
9:45 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. Questions and Answers/Discussion
Connor O’Brien, MD
Allison G. Hays, MD, FACC, FASE
Vince L. Sorrell, MD, FACP, FACC, FASE
10:15 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Break
10:30 a.m. – 11:10 a.m. Intracardiac Masses Including Endocarditis
Allison G. Hays, MD, FACC, FAS
11:10 a.m. – 11:50 a.m. Congenital Heart Disease in Adults
Vincent L. Sorrell, MD, FACP, FACC, FASE
11:50 a.m. – 12:20 p.m. Questions and Answers/Discussion
Courtney Bennett, DO, FACC, FASE
Vincent L. Sorrell, MD, FACP, FACC, FASE
Allison G. Hays, MD, FACC, FASE
12:20 p.m. – 12:30 p.m. Moving Forward/Adjournment
Michael J. Lanspa, MD, MS, FASE, FCCM
Courtney Bennett, DO, FACC, FASE

Subject Matter Experts

*Subject to change.
Michael J. Lanspa, MD, MS, FASE, FCCM
Cochair
Michael J. Lanspa, MD, MS, FASE, FCCM
Intermountain Medical Center
Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
Courtney Bennett, DO, FACC, FASE
Cochair
Courtney Bennett, DO, FACC, FASE

Mayo Clinic
Rochester, Minnesota, USA

Enyo Ablordeppey, MD, MPH, FACEP, FCCM
Washington University School of Medicine
St. Louis, Missouri, USA 

Marcus Behrens, MD
University of Washington Medical Center
Seattle, Washington, USA 

Courtney Bennett, DO, FACC
Mayo Clinic
Rochester, Minnesota, USA

Alberto Goffi, MD
St. Michael’s Hospital
Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Daniel W. Johnson, MD, FCCM
University of Nebraska Medical Center
Omaha, Nebraska, USA

John Kotter, MD
University of Kentucky Gill Heart Institute
Lexington, Kentucky, USA

Paul K. Mohabir, MD, FCCM
Stanford University Medical Center
Stanford, California, USA
 
Vidya K. Rao, MD
Stanford Health Care
Stanford, California, USA

Lisa Rapoport, MD, MS
Kaiser Permanente Santa Clara Medical Center
Santa Clara, California, USA
 
Vera Rigolin, MD, FASE
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Chicago, Illinois, USA
 
Vincent L. Sorrell, MD, FACP, FACC, FASE
University of Kentucky
Lexington, Kentucky, USA
 
Cynthia Taub, MBA, MD
Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth
Hanover, New Hampshire, USA
 
Brandon M. Wiley, MD, MS
Mayo Clinic
Rochester, Minnesota, USA

Learning Objectives  

  • Discuss relevant clinical topics and updates to increase knowledge base in critical care echocardiography
  • Assess the scientific foundations and literature evidence for using echocardiography in critically ill patients 
  • ​Apply effective learning approaches, including case-based discussion and question review, to implement echocardiography in the critical care setting 

 

Target Audience   

This continuing education activity is intended to meet the needs of intensivists, anesthesiologists, cardiologists, emergency physicians, physician assistants, advanced practice nurses, hospitalists and all other providers who care for patients in any setting in which critical care is provided.  
 

Credit Hours   

Physicians:  

Accreditation Statement: The Society of Critical Care Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.   

Designation Statement: The Society of Critical Care Medicine designates this enduring educational activity for a maximum of 24.5 AMA PRA Category 1 credits™. Physicians should claim only those hours of credit that they actually spent in the educational activity.  

The ACCME credits that physicians earn from this activity will be submitted to ACCME’s CME Passport, a free, centralized web application where you can create a personalized account to view, track, and generate transcripts of your reported ACCME credit. Visit www.cmepassport.org to create your account. 

Nurses: The Critical Care Echocardiography Review, 2022 activity has been approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider No. 8181, for up to 24.5 contact hours.   

Physician Assistants: The American Academy of Physicians Assistants (AAPA) accepts certificates of participation for educational activities certified for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ from organizations accredited by Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) or a recognized state medical society. Physician assistants may receive a maximum of 24.5 Category 1 credits for completing this activity.   

Maintenance of Certification   

Successful completion of this accredited continuing education (ACE) activity, which includes participation and a passing score of 70% in the evaluation component/posttest, enables the participant to earn up to 24.5 medical knowledge maintenance of certification (MOC) points in the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM), American Board of Anesthesia (ABA), and American Board of Surgery (ABS) MOC programs. Participants will earn MOC points equivalent to the amount of ACE credits claimed for the activity. It is the ACE activity provider's responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credit. ABS requires participants to self-report credit if audited.  

This course meets the requirements for MOC for up to 24.5 credits. 

The MOC credits that physicians earn from this activity will be submitted to ACCME’s CME Passport, a free, centralized web application where you can create a personalized account to view, track, and generate transcripts of your reported ACCME credit. Visit www.cmepassport.org to create your account. 
 

SCCM Grievance Procedures Policy 

To provide due process in the evaluation and mediation of grievances concerning ACE activities, this Grievance Procedures Policy was developed. Grievances may concern, but are not limited to, the awarding of credit for individual participation and/or registration fees issues.  

  • A written complaint or grievance should be submitted to the Education Department. 

  • The Education Department will attempt to resolve the grievance of the complainant. 

  • If the initial response is unsatisfactory to the complainant, the matter will be referred to the CEO/EVP for action. 

  • If the response from the CEO/EVP is unsatisfactory to the complainant, the matter will be referred to the SCCM Executive Committee. The ruling of the Executive Committee will be final. 

Car Rental

Hertz is offering course attendees a 5% discount on compact, mid-size, and full-size car rentals.

Hertz
Website: hertz.com
Discount Booking Code: 2199579

Contact the SCCM Team

Contact the SCCM Industry Relations Team to learn more about partnership and collaboration opportunities.

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Hotel and Travel

SCCM

Hampton Inn & Suites Rosemont Chicago O'Hare

9480 W. Higgins Road
Rosemont, IL

Experience the sleek style and comfort of Hampton Inn & Suites Rosemont Chicago O’Hare, conveniently located just steps away from the meeting facility and less than a ten-minute drive from O’Hare International Airport. Take advantage of their free parking for meeting attendees, free shuttle service, complimentary WiFi, indoor pool, fitness center, bar, and patio with a fire pit. In addition, a variety of dining and entertainment options are within walking distance, and downtown Chicago is a short drive or train ride away.


SCCM rate*: $119 single/double occupancy
*Rate does not include applicable taxes. 
Book Now​

Reservations: Make your hotel reservation by October 24, 2021, to receive SCCM’s discounted rate when you stay between November 8 and 12, 2021. Book online or call +1 847 692-3000 and identify yourself as a participant in SCCM’s course. Attendees are encouraged to reserve their rooms early. Reservations made after October 24, 2021, may not receive the discounted rate. Reservations must be guaranteed with a major credit card at the time of booking. Cancellations must be made at least 48 hours before the scheduled check-in time of 3:00 p.m. to avoid a charge of one night’s room and tax. An early departure fee may apply.
 

Air Travel

Course attendees and guests are eligible for a discount of up to 10% off published United Airlines fares.

Please refer to offer code ZJY2797363 when booking.

Website: united.com
By phone: +1 800 426-1122

Please note: When booking online, select “Advanced search” to find the offer code field.

Car Rental

Course attendees and guests are eligible for a discount of up to 20% off the daily rate of Hertz rental cars.

Please refer to offer code 2199579 when booking.

Website: hertz.com
By phone: +1 800 654-4173

Please note: When booking online, click “Add a Discount Code” and select "Discount/CDP/Club Code."

Sponsorship Opportunities 


​The Critical Care Echocardiography Review Course provides opportunities for sponsors to bring their marketing message and information about their products and services directly to key members of the intensive care/critical care unit team. Multiple opportunities are available to target your company’s goals and meet your budget when you become a sponsor. 

​Sponsor - $4,000 
  • ​6' tabletop (electrical outlet provided) 
  • Preregistration list 
  • Color logo on commercial sponsor signage at the event 
  • Acknowledged as a sponsor on the event app* 
  • Acknowledged as a sponsor on the registration brochure** 
  • Sponsorship mention in attendee eblast 
  • Sponsorship acknowledgment at breakfast, lunch, and breaks  
*if event app is available 
**only if an agreement exists 

Continuing Education

ACE credit and MOC points are available.  Physicians, nurses, and physician assistants are eligible to receive up to 24.5 credit hours. More information will be available soon.
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Advanced Critical Care Ultrasound: Echocardiography Learning Lab

Exclusively available to participants of the Critical Care Echocardiography Review Course. The learning lab will begin immediately following the Critical Care Echocardiography Review Course.

November 16, 2023
1:15 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Central Time
OLC Education & Conference Center
Rosemont, Illinois, USA
 

Expand your fundamental echocardiographic skills and knowledge in this new half-day interactive course. The learning lab is a guided classroom experience in which participants perform valvular and hemodynamic measurements, with an emphasis on correct measurement technique.

The interactive training consists of transthoracic echocardiography (TTE) pointers guided by expert cardiac sonographers, introduction to TTE probe manipulation using a simulator, and review of challenging clinical cases.

This course is not intended for beginner point-of-care ultrasound practitioners. Participants are assumed to already be familiar with the core content from SCCM’s Critical Care Echocardiography Review Course.
 

Hotel and Travel

Hotel information will be available soon.

SCCM

Hampton Inn & Suites Rosemont Chicago O'Hare
9480 W. Higgins Road
Rosemont, Illinois

Experience the confident and casual design of Hampton Inn & Suites Chicago O’Hare in Rosemont, Illinois, USA, the place to enjoy the best of both worlds, with convenient access to O’Hare International Airport and easy accessibility to downtown Chicago. In addition to its inviting guest rooms and buffet-style continental breakfast, the hotel offers a state-of-the-art fitness center, indoor pool, business center, and complimentary Wi-Fi in all guest rooms. Less than two miles away you’ll discover a variety of dining and entertainment options at Parkway Bank Park, the Rosemont Theater, the Fashion Outlet Mall, and more! Complimentary shuttle transportation is available to and from O’Hare International Airport and other nearby destinations. 

SCCM rate*: $119 single/double occupancy
*Rate does not include applicable taxes.
Book Now

Daily parking rates: Free parking

Reservations: Make your hotel reservation by October 18, 2022, to receive SCCM’s discounted rate for stays between November 3 and November 12, 2022. 

Visit www.rosemontsuites.hamptoninn.com and enter the dates of your stay, between November 3 and November 12, 2022, then click “Special Rates” and enter Group Code: ERC to receive the discounted rate. You can also call +1 847 692-3000 and identify yourself as a Society of Critical Care Medicine course participant for these dates. Course attendees are encouraged to reserve their rooms early. Reservations made after October 18, 2022, may not receive the discounted rate. Reservations must be guaranteed with a major credit card at the time of booking. Cancellations must be made at least 48 hours before the scheduled check-in time of 3:00 p.m. to avoid a charge of one night’s room and tax. An early departure fee may apply. 

 

 

Air Travel

SCCM is pleased to partner with United Airlines for air travel to the course. 

United Airlines
Website: united.com
By phone: +1 800 426-1122
Discount Booking Code: ZND4632277

Sponsorship Opportunities

​The Critical Care Echocardiography Review Course, held in partnership between SCCM and the American Society of Echocardiography, provides opportunities for sponsors to bring their marketing message and information about their products and services directly to key members of the intensive care/critical care unit team. This course helps attendees prepare for the Examination of Special Competence in Critical Care Echocardiography (CCEeXAM), which is offered internationally.

Sponsor
  • 6' tabletop*
  • Preregistration list**
  • Color logo on commercial sponsor signage at the course
  • Acknowledged in announcements
  • Company name mentioned along with URL link in attendee emails
  • Sponsorship acknowledgement at lunch and breaks

*Electricity provided upon request for device companies only.
**Information is for postal mailing or for viewing purposes only.

This sponsorship includes the Advanced Critical Care Ultrasound: Echocardiography Learning Lab.

Investment: $3,500

Advertising
Premium banner or text ads in marketing emails.

Emails to garner attendees: Estimated reach 40,000
Emails to attendees: Estimated reach 125+

Investment: $2,750

Contact SCCM Industry Relations Team if you have any questions.

Information is subject to change at any time.

Concise Critical Appraisal: Development of the CCEeXAM

Critical care clinicians are increasingly using echocardiography to rapidly and noninvasively diagnose shock, hemodynamic instability, and respiratory failure; evaluate cardiac function; and track response to interventions. This Concise Critical Appraisal dives into a Critical Care Medicine article about the development of the first Examination of Special Competence in Critical Care Echocardiography (CCEeXAM). Learn about the certification process and how this skill can improve your practice.

Critical Care Echocardiography Review, 2022 Online

Explore all aspects of echocardiography in critically ill patients and prepare for the Examination of Special Competence in Critical Care Echocardiography (CCEeXAM) through the Critical Care Echocardiography Review Course Online.

Learn at your own pace from the comfort of your home or office. The flexibility of the online course makes it an excellent opportunity for clinicians preparing for the exam throughout the world.

The online course includes 24.5 hours of content, a pre- and posttest, and additional resources.

Topics include:

  • Concepts of imaging, artifacts, and knobology
  • Transesophageal echocardiography views
  • Ultrasound of the lung and pleura
  • Focused assessment with sonography examination

View module listing.

Participants can earn up to 24.5 hours of continuing education/accredited continuing education credit. MOC points are also available. Accredited continuing education expiration date: December 31, 2023

Nonmember Price: $2,050.00
Associate Price: $1,965.00
Professional Price: $1,800.00
Select Price: $1,710.00

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