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Chapter 1

General principles of CT

Jump start your journey with a chapter covering the basics of CT. Learn standard CT terminology, how a CT image is generated, and how to perform high-quality cardiac CT scans.
7 Lessons
22m 11s
General principles of CT intro
1m 6s
Recognizing the benefits of computed tomography
2m 24s
Deconstructing the machine
3m 37s
Applying physics
3m 44s
Speaking the language of computed tomography
4m 14s
Mastering the different scanning modes
7m 6s
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Chapter 2

CT in cardiology

Learn the ins and outs of cardiac CT. Here, you’ll learn distinguishing features of cardiac CT, how to administer contrast, select the right protocol, and evaluate image artifacts.
7 Lessons
26m 4s
CT in cardiology intro
23s
Specializing in cardiac CT
6m 2s
Performing a coronary CT scan
5m 18s
Administering contrast in cardiac CT
3m 7s
Selecting the appropriate protocol
5m 27s
Identifying artifacts in cardiac CT
5m 47s
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Chapter 3

CT imaging of the heart and coronary circulation

Get to the heart of coronary anatomy in this chapter. Learn how to use CT imaging to identify normal anatomy of the cardiac chambers, coronary arteries, and heart valves.
14 Lessons
1h 11m 19s
CT imaging of the heart and coronary circulation intro
42s
Using multiplanar imaging
5m 9s
Identifying normal heart structures
9m 25s
Finding the coronary artery origins
4m 1s
Recognizing normal coronary artery anatomy
8m 10s
Evaluating the aortic valve
7m 10s
Evaluating the mitral valve
4m 14s
Analyzing left ventricular anatomy
3m 50s
Identifying left ventricular pathology
7m 37s
Imaging the left atrial appendage and veins
7m 17s
Assessing left atrial pathology
2m 32s
Identifying the right atrium and coronary venous system
6m 14s
Recognizing right heart abnormalities
4m 58s
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Chapter 4

Assessing coronary artery plaques

Beef up your understanding of coronary artery plaques. We’ll show you how to evaluate coronary artery calcium, stenosis severity, and high-risk plaque features using CT.
14 Lessons
1h 8m 10s
Assessing coronary artery plaques intro
35s
Scoring coronary artery calcium
8m 28s
Recognizing the coronary segments
5m 9s
Examining the coronary artery segments
3m 34s
How to grade stenosis severity
3m 54s
Imaging coronary artery stenoses
5m 36s
Evaluating coronary plaque morphology
5m 47s
Identifying high-risk plaques
6m 10s
Using axial imaging to review coronary arteries
5m 15s
Examples of axial imaging
7m 45s
Mastering multiplanar reconstruction imaging
5m 5s
Using multiplanar reconstruction for plaque assessment
6m
Evaluating plaques with curved multiplanar reconstruction
4m 52s
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Chapter 5

Advanced coronary artery evaluation

Master advanced coronary artery evaluations in this chapter. Learn how to evaluate coronary stents, bypass grafts, fistulas, and other coronary anomalies.
9 Lessons
54m 33s
Advanced coronary artery evaluation intro
36s
Assessing coronary stents
5m 59s
Identifying coronary artery bypass grafts
5m 30s
Reporting patency of coronary artery bypass grafts
9m 13s
Evaluating complex coronary artery bypass grafts
8m 32s
Describing coronary artery anomalies
8m 38s
Examining coronary artery anomalies
7m 55s
Examining coronary artery fistulas
8m 10s
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Chapter 6

Operating a CT clinic

Confidently manage your cardiac patients. This chapter will cover the pitfalls and limitations of cardiac CT, radiation issues, and how to set up a high-quality service.
8 Lessons
28m
Operating a CT Clinic intro
42s
Writing an exemplary CT report
4m 55s
Knowing when cardiac CT is not the best option
7m 7s
Optimizing scan protocols to reduce radiation dose
5m 19s
Using appropriate criteria in cardiac CT
4m 32s
Setting-up and delivering a high quality service in CT
4m 28s
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Cardiac CT Essentials outro
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Teachers of this course
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Ronak Rajani, BM MD FESC FRCP FACC FSCCT
Ronak is a Consultant Cardiologist and Professor of Cardiovascular Imaging, Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust and King's College London.
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CME Consultants designates this enduring material activity for a maximum of 6.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.