80020931: (EM) CT Angiography and 3D Imaging: Current State of the Art

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DESCRIPTION
The rapid evolution of multidetector CT (MDCT) provides the radiologist with unprecedented capabilities to acquire high-resolution CT datasets. The development of 64 slice MDCT scanners provide the capability for subsecond data acquisition of isotropic datasets. Many now are recognizing that these datasets represent far more than just a stack of images, but represent a volume of data that needs to be analyzed as a volume in what is commonly called volume visualization. Within this term lies a range of capabilities spanning the gamut from 3D imaging to CT angiography to virtual imaging. Applications like CT angiography, virtual colonoscopy and 3D orthopaedic imaging are becoming more mainstream and new applications like coronary CTA and runoff studies promise to be the next frontier in CT scanning. This course addresses the principles, exam techniques and clinical applications in 3D imaging and CT angiography, with a special focus on new applications like CTA and cardiac imaging. This is done through a series of lectures and panel discussions, as well as hands-on experience with a state-of-the-art real-time imaging workstation. There will be ample time for discussion, as well as for defining how to use these exciting technologies in your clinical practice.

TARGET AUDIENCE
This activity is intended for radiologists, diagnostic radiologists, cardiologists, and radiologic technologists.

OBJECTIVES
Following this activity, the participant should be able to:

• Define the basic principle of 3D imaging, including the various reconstruction techniques (VRT,MIP)
• Demonstrate how to optimally acquire data for CT angiography and virtual imaging
• Practice using a 3D workstation to understand the advantages of real-time rendering
• Describe the role of MDCT in cardiac imaging , including CT angiography of the coronary arteries
• Describe the renal applications of CT angiography
• Define the role of CT angiography in the evaluation and follow-up of the liver, pancreas and aortic aneuryms
• Discuss the role of CT angiography and virtual imaging in thoracic disease
• Define the role of virtual colonoscopy

ACCREDITATION STATEMENT
The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

CREDIT DESIGNATION STATEMENT
The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine designates this educational activity for a maximum of 17.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

NOTICE ABOUT OFF-LABEL USE PRESENTATIONS
The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine/CT Angiography and 3D Imaging: Current State of the Art may include presentations on drugs or devices, or use of drugs or devices, that have not been approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) or have been approved by the FDA for specific uses only. The FDA has stated that it is the responsibility of the physician to determine the FDA clearance status of each drug or device he or she wishes to use in clinical practice. The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine is committed to the free exchange of medical education. Inclusion of any presentation in this program, including presentations on off-label uses, does not imply an endorsement by Johns Hopkins of the uses, products, or techniques presented.

COPYRIGHT INFORMATION
All rights reserved. No part of this syllabus may be used or reproduced in any manner whatsoever without written permission except in the case of brief quotations embodied in articles or reviews.

TO OBTAIN CME CREDIT
To obtain CME Credits for this activity. You must register online at this site. Within 1 business day of completed registration and payment, you will be emailed the link and directions for the post-test and certificate.

Release Date: January 1, 2009
Expiration Date: December 31, 2011

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Policy On Speaker And Provider Disclosure

It is the policy of the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine that the speaker and provider disclose real or apparent conflicts of interest relating to the topics of this educational activity, and also disclose discussions of unlabeled/unapproved uses of drugs or devices during their presentation(s). Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine OCME has established policies in place that will identify and resolve all conflicts of interest prior to this educational activity. Detailed disclosure will be made in the activity handout materials.