Course Information

A distinguished faculty will conduct a five day program acquiring and interpreting cardiovascular CT angiographic studies in a focused environment offering (1) an algorithmic, comprehensive approach to interpretation of up to 250 studies, with emphasis on elimination of interpretation errors and liability (2) invasive angiographic correlations for most cases (3) instruction in extracardiac thoracic interpretation, and (4) instruction in CT peripheral angiography, FFR-CT, and MRA angiography.

Target Audience

• Cardiovascular Disease Specialists
• Radiologists
• Fellows-in-training
• Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgeons

Objectives

After the activity, participants will be able to…

• Operate a 3-dimensional workstation to extract pertinent information from a thoracic volume of interest (VOI), then analyze and interpret the cardiovascular findings systematically, using the VRT-MIP-MPR vessel-walking method, to construct a complete and accurate Cardiovascular CT Report

• Judge the quality of Cardiovascular CT studies and its relationship to cardiac CT technical factors including the advantages and disadvantages of various types of cardiovascular CT scanners: 64 slice, 256 slice, dual source CT, and PET-CT hybrid imaging.

• Formulate an acquisition protocol for CT contrast administration, recognizing the kinetics of triphasic injection and caveats in special patient populations such as those with valvular disease, a history of adverse reactions to contrast media, intra-cardiac shunts, and high BMI

• Cite CT radiation dose reduction strategies, radiation risk measures, and published radiation dose values in comparison to other cardiac modalities, and manipulate CT scan collimation, temporal resolution, and the three fields-of-view for cardiac patients to minimize risks to the patient

• Characterize plaque density and vulnerability for individual lesions, difference between abnormal findings and image artifact, and caveats of stenosis estimation including the effect of window and level view settings

• Evaluate regional contractility, calculated estimation of ejection fraction, myocardial resting perfusion, native and mechanical valves, and pericardial disease

• Evaluate typical and complex tertiary referral studies including acute aortic syndromes, pulmonary embolism, simple congenital heart disease, post-aortic surgery studies, pre and post electrophysiologic intervention, TAVR, FFR-Ct, and cardiac masses, etc. (see table of typical and tertiary cases presented)

• Interpret extracardiac thoracic structures such as pleural effusions, lung nodules, lymphadenopathy, infiltrates and cite the Fleischner Society guidelines for Management of Small Pulmonary Nodules Detected on CT Scans

• Construct an appropriate workflow and staff training program, utilizing the patient SPARR (Selection, Preparation, Acquisition, Reconstruction, and Reporting) system including the appropriate integration into clinical care

Tuition

• $4,250 for Practicing Physicians
• $1,950 for Fellows-in-training with letter of verification from the Program Director.
• Add $650 to receive an additional 9 days of access to the 4D thoracic library of over 500 complex cases, each video-annotated with multiple imaging correlations

Tuition includes digital course syllabus, interpretation algorithm, and CME certification.

Registration

Space availability is limited and registrations are accepted on a first payment-received basis. Complete the online application here and then email education@ihsmd.org with any questions. We will contact you for confirmation of seat availability. You can also call the Course Coordinators at IHS (888)784-4763 ext 4. Once you have been confirmed for a course date, then we will send you a registration form and invoice which includes methods of payment. Please do not submit any payments until you have received registration confirmation for your desired date from IHS.

Cancellation for any reason over 6 weeks prior to the course date will result in a complete refund of tuition. Between 4 -6 weeks prior to the course date, 50% of the tuition will be refunded. Between 2-4 weeks prior to the course date, 25% of the tuition will be refunded. No refunds will be made for cancellations within 2 weeks of the course start date.

Typical & Referral Cases

• Acute Aortic Syndromes: Ascending and Descending aortic dissection, intramural hematoma, penetrating atherosclerotic ulcer
• Pulmonary Embolism subtle presentations
• Coarctation of the aorta: repaired & unrepaired
• Patent Ductus Arteriosus
• Pre-surgical evaluation: pre-minimally invasive valve surgery, pre Tetralogy of Fallot pulmonic valve replacement
• Post-surgical evaluations: Anastomic pseudoaneurysm post dissection repair
• Left ventricular assist device and Orthotopic Heart Transplant
• Transposition of the great arteries (D-TGA), s/p Mustard; Congenitally Corrected TGA
• Pre-atrial fibrillation left atrium and pulmonary vein angiography, including Watchman
• Left atrial appendage pre/post cardioversion using CT Triple-Flash techniques
• Post MAZE pulmonary vein stenosis
• Subaortic membrane
• Prosthetic mechanical valve fixed leaflet
• LA myxoma
• RA pseudotumor
• Sinus venosus ASD with PAPVR pre/post Wardn
• Unroofed coronary sinus
• Ductus diverticulum
• Diverticulum of Kommerell
• Cardiac Sarcoidosis by CT
• Takayasu’s Aortitis
• TAVR sizing and Complications
• Covid complications including myocarditis
• Life-threatening PCI complications

All Courses are virtual in 2021

Accommodations

Hotel Accommodations

Hotel accommodations are available in downtown Norfolk where one can enjoy a broad spectrum of shopping and nightlife activities. Early reservations are encouraged. For ease IHS has negotiated discounted rates with the Marriott Norfolk Residence Inn an easy a fifteen minute walk from the hospital campus.

Address: 227 W Brambleton Ave, Norfolk, VA 23510
Phone: (757) 842-6216
Marriott Website

Special Accommodations

The Americans with Special Disabilities Act of 1990 requires that all individuals regardless of disability have equal access. If special arrangements are required to attend this course due to a disability, contact a Course Coordinator.

Accreditation Statement

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of The Eastern Virginia Medical School and Innovation Health Services.  The Eastern Virginia Medical School is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Credit Designation

Eastern Virginia Medical School designates this live activity for a maximum of 58.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits^TM.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 

Disclosures

All planning committee member(s) and presenter(s) have disclosed they do not have any relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies.

Contact Information

Please Email education@ihsmd.org  with your desired dates or any questions and we will contact you for confirmation of seat availability. You can also call the Course Coordinators at IHS (888)784-4763 ext 4 . You may also email Dr. Bhasin directly with specific training questions at mohitbhasin@ihsmd.org