2018 Classic Lectures in Cardiac CTA

Classic Lectures in Cardiac CTA is a comprehensive review of basic to advanced CT imaging of the heart. This activity focuses on technique optimization, anatomy, common variants, interventional procedures such as TAVR and bypass graft evaluation. In addition, important extracardiac findings, a modern imaging approach to acute cardiac syndrome, tips, pitfalls, case presentations and imaging performance strategies are emphasized.

Session 1

Radiology of Vascular and Cardiothoracic Surgery
Alison G. Wilcox, M.D., FSCCT

CTA of the Coronary Arteries – Optimizing Assessment
Charles S. White, M.D.

Assessment of Chest Pain in the ED
Eric E. Williamson, M.D.

CT in Acute Aortic Syndromes
Martin Gunn, MBChB, FRANZCR

Session 2

Approach to Adult Heart Disease
Eric Goodman, M.D.

Case Review Session: Cardiac
Eric Goodman, M.D.

Session 3

Coronary CT Angiography for the Evaluation of Coronary Artery Disease
Jill E. Jacobs, M.D., FACR, FAHA

The Role of CTA for Transcatheter Aortic Valve Repair
Smita Patel, MBBS, MRCP, FRCR

Have You Met My Aunt Minnie? Interesting Cardiac Findings You Should Know!
Jill E. Jacobs, M.D., FACR, FAHA

Session 4

Radiation Dose Reduction in Cardiac CT
James P. Earls, M.D.

TAVR: Complications & Pitfalls
Alison G. Wilcox, M.D., FSCCT

Dual Energy Cardiac CT
James P. Earls, M.D.

Session 5

A Systemic Approach to Cardiac CTA Interpretation
Karin E. Dill, M.D.

Cardiac CT in the ED – with Workstation Review
Alison G. Wilcox, M.D., FSCCT

Cardiovascular Support Devices: Appearances on Imaging
Karin E. Dill, M.D.

Session 6

CTA of the Coronary Arteries: Indications and Techniques
Robert Herfkens, M.D.

CTA of the Extra-coronary Heart with Integrated Workstation Review
Charles S. White, M.D.

Evaluation of Coronary Bypass Grafts
Smita Patel, MBBS, MRCP, FRCR

Session 7

Chest Pain in the ER: When and How to Perform CTA
Charles S. White, M.D.

Interactive Cardiac Imaging Cases in the Emergency Patient
Diana Litmanovich, M.D.

Imaging of the Thoracic Aorta
Robert Herfkens, M.D.