Annual International Symposium on Multidetector-Row CT 2012

Target Audience

This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of Radiologists, Cardiologists, Medical Imaging Scientists, Radiologic Technologists, Nurses and non-radiologist physicians who utilize  CT technology and its applications. 

Statement of Need/ Program Overview

Learners need to understand the impact of new MDCT developments on clinical practice and how to implement acquisition protocols, dose reduction strategies and visualization techniques to take full advantage of these advances. Developments in MDCT technology have resulted in a broad spectrum of new and improved clinical applications. Learners need to recognize pitfalls and employ applications and techniques in abdominal, musculoskeletal, thoracic, neuro, cardiac and vascular CT imaging for improved image quality and diagnosis.

Educational Objectives

After completing this activity, the participant 

should be able to:

• List appropriate techniques to reduce radiation exposure while maintaining diagnostic image quality. 

• Describe advanced image rendering techniques and post processing workstations to fully analyze scan data. 

• Explain the current methods for performing cardiac CT in the clinical setting. 

• Identify the methods and applications for improving CT imaging utilizing the latest generation of CT scanners. 

• Enumerate current techniques and protocols to accurately diagnose disorders of the chest, brain, abdomen, vascular, and musculoskeletal systems in adults and children. 

• Specify imaging and post-processing techniques to accurately measure brain perfusion for more detailed diagnosis and follow-up to treatment.