Coronary CTA in the Emergency Department: A Hands-On Workshop

Topics

• Emergency department patients with acute chest pain or other symptoms suggestive of coronary artery syndrome
• Coronary computed tomography angiography (CTA) and triple rule-out CT protocol to properly diagnose
• The relationship between coronary CTA findings and the clinical outcome of patients with acute chest pain
• Interpretation principles of coronary CTA datasets
• The benefits and limitations of electrocardiogram, biomarkers and imaging
• The appropriate noninvasive studies to assess risk of acute coronary syndrome
• Radiation reduction strategies based on scanning methods
• Essential components of patient preparation for CTA
• The benefits and drawbacks of utilizing CTA imaging studies
• Which emergency room patients will benefit most from assessment with CTA
• Life-threatening causes of chest pain
• CTA appearances of acute conditions of the abdominal aorta

Who should Attend

Attendees with responsibilities in Cardiology and Radiology