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What you will learn

Course description: 

This training is intended to introduce the basics of CTA Chest PE exam, especially for PE CTA exams including symptoms, indicators, workflow, and protocols when performing CTA Chest PE scans.

This is an online learning course that includes an interactive online learning activity, resources, and an assessment.

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Course objectives: 

After successfully completing this course, you will be able to:

  • Define the CTA and CTA Chest PE.
  • Explain the purpose of performing PCTA.
  • Define a pulmonary embolism.
  • Describe the symptoms associated with a pulmonary embolism.
  • List risk factors of pulmonary embolism.
  • Explain the diagnostic approach of pulmonary embolism.
  • Identify the diagnostic criteria of acute and chronic pulmonary embolism.
  • Identify the heart circulation and anatomy.
  • Recognize pulmonary artery segment.
  • Identify CT anatomy in the axial, coronal, and sagittal views.
  • List the steps for patient preparation.
  • Describe the contrast injector and best practices.
  • Explain the scan parameters associated with a PE CTA.
  • Define the series result and reformats used to provide the optimal images for reviewing.
  • List the steps in PE CTA scan workflows.
  • Identify flow, motion, and streak artifacts.
  • Explain peripheral vascular resistance.
  • Describe low attenuation of blood and inappropriate window width setting.
Course details

Delivery method: 

  • eLearning

Language: 

  • English

Duration: 

1 Hour

Course disclaimer: 

The content is for information and education only. The content is not intended to provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Please see the full terms of use for this content and this website.

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