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Coronary CT Angiography

Earn up to 20.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits


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October 28 - 29, 2024 | March 13 - 14, 2025 | June 2 - 3, 2025 | October 6 - 7, 2025 |

Coronary CTA

Earn up to 20.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.

This two-day course is designed to optimize your clinical practice skills by providing intense training in interpreting coronary CTA examinations under the supervision of expert faculty. Participants have access to nearly 100 cases. Most cases include clinical scenarios as well as coronary catheter angiography correlation. The course also covers technical considerations for obtaining optimal examinations for interpretation.

Workstation: TeraRecon

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Program and Learning Objectives


At the conclusion of this course, participants will be able to:

  1. Identify normal cardiac anatomy, including coronary arteries, coronary veins, cardiac chambers, valves, and great vessels, as well as identify and describe the clinical importance of variant anatomy
  2. Describe basic technical aspects of coronary CT, including prospective versus retrospective gating, single-cycle versus multicycle reconstruction, temporal resolution, spatial resolution, scan parameters, and contrast-injection techniques
  3. Determine appropriate technique for administering beta blockers and nitroglycerin, with knowledge of absolute and relative contraindications
  4. Identify and describe how to improve examinations with artifacts, such as cardiac arrhythmias, ECG misregistration, and poor breath hold
  5. Describe the use of different post-processing techniques based on the appropriate clinical indication, including axial source images, multiplanar reconstructions, maximum intensity projections, and volume-rendered images

What Your Colleagues Are Saying


The faculty are really fantastic - excellent teachers, very friendly and helpful. I appreciate the vendor representatives - they are excellent instructors.

Excellent. I have done this course twice - once in my final year of residency (prior to having any substantial CTA experience) and now after more than a year of fellowship (with about 200 clinical cases) - and both experiences were very worthwhile. The class is great for both the novice and more experienced user - both can ask questions pertinent to their level of experience and see really good cases.

I have never been to an activity that is so directly applicable to my practice. I will be able to apply new techniques and refined expertise immediately.

Accreditation Information


Accreditation Statement: The American College of Radiology is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Credit Designation Statement: The American College of Radiology designates this live activity for a maximum of 20.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Accredited CME Activity that includes Evaluation of the Learner with Feedback: This activity includes evaluation of the learner with feedback for American Board of Radiology diplomates not completing their OLA annual progress requirement.

Maintenance of Certification Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada:  Through an agreement between the American College of Radiology and the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, MOC Program Participants may record self-assessment programs or simulation activities developed and accredited by the American College of Radiology in Section 3 of the Royal College's MOC Program.  

Disclosure of Commercial Support:  This activity is supported by an educational, in-kind donation of software licenses provided by TeraRecon, Inc.

For questions about the accreditation of this activity, please contact info@acr.org.

7:00 a.m.

Workstation Introduction

8:00 a.m.

Anatomy

8:30 a.m.

How to Report a Cardiac CT

9:00 a.m.

ACR Case Engine Introduction

10:00 a.m.

Break

10:15 a.m.

Supervised Case Review

Noon

Lunch

12:30 p.m.

Supervised Case Review

2:45 p.m.

Break

3:00 p.m.

CABG and Pulmonary Veins

3:30 p.m.

Supervised Case Review

5:30 p.m.

Cocktail Reception

6:00 p.m.

Optional Time for Self Review of Cases

8:00 p.m.

ACR Education Center Closes

7:00 a.m.

Optional Time for Self Review of Cases

8:00 a.m.

Supervised Case Review

10:00 a.m.

Break

10:15 a.m.

Function and Valves

10:45 a.m.

Supervised Case Review

Noon

Lunch

12:30 p.m.

Supervised Case Review

2:45 p.m.

Break

3:00 p.m.

Indications and Technical Aspects of Coronary CTA

3:30 p.m.

Supervised Case Review

5:00 p.m.

Course Concludes

Course Co-Directors


Amar Shah, MD

Northwell Health


Division Chief, Cardiac Imaging
Jean Jeudy, MD

Jean Jeudy, MD

University of Maryland School of Medicine


Professor

Faculty


Sachin Malik, MD

Stanford University

Location

Date

Registration

Reston, VA October 28 - 29, 2024 Register
Reston, VA March 13 - 14, 2025 Register
Reston, VA June 2 - 3, 2025 Register
Reston, VA October 6 - 7, 2025 Register

Americans with Disabilities Act


The ACR encourages the participation of all people. Individuals requiring auxiliary aids or services identified in the Americans with Disabilities Act should contact our Meeting Services team at meetingservices@acr.org.

Hotel


For each course, ACR works diligently to reserve the accommodations we need for our attendees. The hotel we choose is a safe, reputable, and centrally located property. The rates at the hotel are negotiated on behalf of attendees to be lower, more equitable, and more predictable over time than the regular rates offered to the public.

**SEE BELOW FOR DIRECT RESERVATION BOOKING LINK. IF YOU PREFER TO BOOK BY PHONE, PLEASE CALL 1-800-627-7468 AND REFERENCE THE MINI CODE FOR YOUR COURSE.**

Westin Reston Heights
11750 Sunrise Valley Drive
Reston, VA 20191

Room Rate: In 2024, room rates are $119 - $159/night for single/double + taxes and fees; In 2025, room rates are $134 - $164/night for single/double + taxes and fees

Reservation deadline: Fourteen (14) days prior to each course.

Deposit: First room night deposit or guarantee with a major credit card.

Cancellation: Please notify the hotel at least 24 hours before arrival.

Rooms are available at the rates listed on a first-come, first-served basis. Reservations made after the reservation deadline for each course will be accepted on a space-available basis.

If you have trouble receiving the ACR Education Center rate using the link, please contact ACR Meeting Services at meetingservices@acr.org.

Location

Date

Reservation Link

Mini Hotel Code

 Reston, VA  October 28 - 29, 2024  Book Hotel  CC0
 Reston, VA  March 13 - 14, 2025  Book Hotel  CC3
 Reston, VA  June 2 - 3, 2025  Book Hotel  CO6
 Reston, VA  October 6 - 7, 2025  Book Hotel - link to be announced  TBD

Air Transportation


The Westin Reston Heights is located just 10 minutes from Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) is approximately 40 minutes from the hotel.

If you need assistance booking your flight, please contact Corporate Travel Planners (CTP Travel) at 1.888.317.7814. A travel agency fee will apply to all reservations.

Ground Transportation


The new Silver Line Metro Station at Wiehle-Reston East is just a few minutes from the ACR Education Center and connects Reston to Tysons Corner, Washington, DC, and the greater DC metro area.

Complimentary daily shuttle bus service will be provided between the Westin Reston Heights and the ACR Education Center for all registrants.

Day

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Arrive ACR Ed Center

Depart ACR Ed Center

Arrive Westin

Depart ACR Ed Center for IAD

Day 1 6:50am 7am
Day 1 7am 7:10am
Day 1 7:20am 7:30am
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Day 1 8am 8:10am
Day 1 8:20am 8:30am
Day 1 5:30pm 5:45pm
Day 1 6pm 6:15pm
Day 1 6:30pm 6:45pm
Day 1 7pm 7:15pm
Day 1 7:30pm 7:45pm
Day 1 8pm 8:15pm
Day 2 6:50am 7am
Day 2 7am 7:10am
Day 2 7:20am 7:30am
Day 2 7:40am 7:50am
Day 2 8am 8:10am
Day 2 8:20am 8:30am
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Day 2 4:15pm
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