Cardiac CT Angiography: A Practical Approach

Cardiac CT Angiography: A Practical Approach
Friday, February 5, 2010 - Saturday, February 6, 2010
Phoenix, AZ

MEETING SPONSOR:
The American Roentgen Ray Society
P.O. Box 18001
Merrifield, VA 22118
Toll-Free (800) 438-2777
(703) 729-3353
FAX (703) 729-4839
Email: meeting@arrs.org
Website: http://www.arrs.org

CONFERENCE CENTER:
Sheraton Phoenix Downtown
340 North 3rd Street
Phoenix, AZ 85004
602-262-2500
Website: http://specialoffers.starwoodhotels.com/Sheraton_Phoenix_Downtown/so.htm?EM=SOP_CMGSOON_SI_1703_AZ&;

MEETING BROCHURE:
To view and print the meeting brochure, click here:
http://iweb.arrs.org/Conference/RegistrationProcessOverview.aspx?id=4

MEETING DESCRIPTION:
Target Audience: Diagnostic and interventional radiologists and other radiology professionals at all stages of their careers with an interest in developing competencies in CT angiography of the heart and coronary arteries. Diagnostic and interventional radiologists and other radiology professionals at all stages of their careers with an interest in developing competencies in CT angiography of the heart and coronary arteries.

Objectives: Upon completion of the program, attendees will be able to:

* Describe the physical principles of cardiac CT angiography, including gating mechanisms and 3D reconstruction techniques
* Identify characterize, and quantify abnormalities of the coronary arteries, including atherosclerotic plaque and congenital anomalies
* Diagnose various conditions that comprise adult congenital heart disease
* Apply appropriate strategies to minimize the radiation dose and risk associated with cardiac CT angiography
* Apply effective protocols for the injection of intravenous contrast media for cardiac CT angiography
* Triage emergency room patients with chest pain for potential evaluation with cardiac CT angiography relative to other cardiac imaging tests

INSTRUCTORS:
Patel, Paul, Rybicki, Siegel, Bhalla, Johnson, Fishman, Bierhals, Brink, Javida

CME HOURS: 11

LECTURE TOPICS:
Angio/IR, Cardiac, CT