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What you will learn

Course description: 

A 3 ½ day program which takes you from understanding the basics of CT Cardiac anatomy and pathology to the performance and interpretation of Cardiac CTA. Topics covered include tips, tricks and pitfalls, patient management, extra cardiac findings, scan protocols, calcium scoring, basic physics and radiation dose related to Cardiac CTA. 50 cases will be reviewed, read and interpret during the course

Location:

Le Méridien Cairo Airport , Cairo, Egypt

Dates:
3-6 March 2018

Course Fee:
800 USD

Price: 

800.00

Currency: 

USD

Course objectives: 

  • Refresh knowledge in CT Image based cardiac anatomy and pathology
  • Understand the valid clinical indications for Cardiac CTA (as per SCCT appropriateness criteria)
  • Gain insight into cardiac specific CT requirements
  • Learn best practice patient management
  • Learn how to best optimize radiation dose in Cardiac CTA
  • Understand the different scan protocols for Cardiac CTA (prospective versus retrospective) with the benefits and limitations of both
  • Understand the role of calcium scoring scans and be able to report on results
  • Interpret cardiac CTA exam
  • Compile a structured report on a Cardiac CTA
  • Review  50 cases
Course details

Course Code: 

MET1010

Delivery method: 

  • Peer-to-Peer Workshop

Language: 

  • English

Duration: 

3.5 Days

Course disclaimer: 

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