OVERVIEW

Imaging of Cardiothoracic Emergencies is organized by Radiological Society of North America (RSNA).

Online Course Start Date: 1/5/2018
End Date for CME Eligibility/Online Expiration Date: 1/4/2021

Duration:
This enduring material is estimated to take 1 hour and 30 minutes to complete.

Accreditation:
The RSNA designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Description :
Refresher Courses are recorded courses captured at past RSNA Annual Meetings. Most courses include an audio-visual presentation, as well as a corresponding transcript. The online Refresher Courses are free to members.

Content Areas :
• Chest Radiology
• Emergency Radiology

Objectives:
• Review imaging manifestations of common life-threatening complications of thoracic trauma.
• Describe common difficulties radiologists encounter when interpreting imaging studies in patients with thoracic trauma.
• Describe current imaging strategies and key facts in pulmonary embolism imaging.
• Discuss current issues and challenges in pulmonary embolism imaging.
• Discuss the demographics and clinical presentations of patients with suspected acute coronary syndromes and the pathways and guidelines used in their care.
• Describe the evidence supporting the use of coronary CT angiography, SPECT myocardial perfusion imaging and stress echocardiography in low- to intermediate-risk chest pain patients.
• Demonstrate typical findings at coronary CT angiography in patients with suspected acute coronary syndromes.