Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis in Images: Interpreting HRCT and Identifying the UIP Pattern
In-Person Event
Feb 25, 2017
Birmingham, Alabama, USASpeakers
OVERVIEW
Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis in Images: Interpreting HRCT and Identifying the UIP Pattern is Jointly organized by Rockpointe Corporation and Potomac Center for Medical Education and would be held on Feb 25, 2017 at St. Vincent's Health System, Birmingham, Alabama, United States of America. The target audience for this medical event are radiologists involved in the diagnosis of lung diseases. This CME conference has been approved with a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits.
Use of a multidisciplinary team approach to the diagnosis and care of patients with Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF) has been shown to improve treatment and outcomes. However, patients with IPF continue to suffer unacceptable delays in diagnosis and initiation of optimal treatments.
High-resolution computed tomography (HRCT) is recommended for all patients suspected to have idiopathic interstitial pneumonias (IIPs), as it can allow for a confident determination of disease without an invasive, and often risky, lung biopsy. Radiologists are essential for early diagnosis of IPF and improved patient outcomes since clinicians rely on their accurate interpretation of HRCT scans.
Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis in Images: Interpreting HRCT and Identifying the UIP Pattern is designed to help radiologists become familiar with the distinguishing features of IPF in an HRCT scan and differentiate IPF from other lung conditions.
Objectives :
At the conclusion of this activity, participants should be able to demonstrate the ability to :
• Recognize IPF-specific patterns and differentiate usual interstitial pneumonia (UIP) categories (definite, possible, and inconsistent) in HRCT images, distinguishing IPF from other pulmonary conditions
• Identify barriers to effective communication with referring physicians and initiate strategies to enhance the quality of the communication to gather relevant histories, discuss analyses of HRCTs, and ensure accurate diagnoses
Use of a multidisciplinary team approach to the diagnosis and care of patients with Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF) has been shown to improve treatment and outcomes. However, patients with IPF continue to suffer unacceptable delays in diagnosis and initiation of optimal treatments.
High-resolution computed tomography (HRCT) is recommended for all patients suspected to have idiopathic interstitial pneumonias (IIPs), as it can allow for a confident determination of disease without an invasive, and often risky, lung biopsy. Radiologists are essential for early diagnosis of IPF and improved patient outcomes since clinicians rely on their accurate interpretation of HRCT scans.
Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis in Images: Interpreting HRCT and Identifying the UIP Pattern is designed to help radiologists become familiar with the distinguishing features of IPF in an HRCT scan and differentiate IPF from other lung conditions.
Objectives :
At the conclusion of this activity, participants should be able to demonstrate the ability to :
• Recognize IPF-specific patterns and differentiate usual interstitial pneumonia (UIP) categories (definite, possible, and inconsistent) in HRCT images, distinguishing IPF from other pulmonary conditions
• Identify barriers to effective communication with referring physicians and initiate strategies to enhance the quality of the communication to gather relevant histories, discuss analyses of HRCTs, and ensure accurate diagnoses
KEY DATES
25 Feb, 2017
Event Start Date
25 Feb, 2017
Event End Date
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RadiologyPulmonary MedicineSUGGESTED HOTELS
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