Coronary CT Angiography: Refresher Workshop from Basic to Advanced

We are pleased to announce that the workshop will take place in two days, featuring a dynamic and interactive agenda designed to engage all participants. The workshop will include a series of interactive sessions and case studies, conducted across various stations to ensure an immersive learning experience.

Participants will have the opportunity to actively engage with real-life scenarios,  and gain practical insights directly applicable to their field. This workshop aims to foster knowledge-sharing, enhance skills, and encourage critical thinking through active participation.

Main Topics:

1. Physical background of MSCT:
    • Requirements for good quality cardiac CT study
    • CT anatomy of the heart and the coronary arteries
    • Pathology of coronary artery disease
2. Clinical indications and applications:
    • Patient selection (indications and contra-indications)
    • Patient preparation and pre-test considerations
    • Assessment of coronary artery calcifications
    • Contrast protocol is cardiac and coronary CT 
    • Modes of acquisition in cardiac CT
3. Clinical indications and applications:
    • Patient selection (indications and contra-indications)
    • Patient preparation and pre-test considerations
    • Assessment of coronary artery calcifications
    • Contrast protocol is cardiac and coronary CT 
    • Modes of acquisition in cardiac CT

Cases:
    • Case1: congenital coronary anomalies
    • Case2: assessment of stenotic lesions
    • Case3: Post-revascularization cases (CABG and stent assessment)
    • Case4: Pre-TAVI measurement

There will be Theoretical and Workstation part to show the case studies.

Accreditations: American Association CME

Workshop Agenda:

9:00 AM - 10:45 AM

Introduction: 
• Physical background of MSCT
• Requirements for good quality cardiac CT study
• CT anatomy of the heart and the coronary arteries
• Pathology of coronary artery disease (pathogenesis and clinical presentation)
Break 20 Mins 

11:05 AM – 12:50 PM 
Clinical indications and applications:
• Patient selection (indications and contra indications)
• Patient preparation and pre-test considerations
• Assessment of coronary artery calcifications
• Contrast protocol is cardiac and coronary CT 
• Modes of acquisition in cardiac CT

Break 20 Mins 

1:10 PM – 2:55 PM 
Artifacts and limitations in coronary CT 
Clinical workflow and interpretation
• Coronary anomalies
• Coronary stenotic lesions
• Coronary bypass grafts 
• Coronary stents
Break 20 Mins 

3:15 PM – 5 :00 PM
Aortic root:
• CT anatomy of the aortic root 
• Pre-TAVT CT evaluation

Day II From 9 AM to 5 Pm 
Case Review :
Case1: congenital coronary anomalies
Case2: assessment of stenotic lesions
Case3: Post-revascularization cases (CABG and stent assessment)
Case4: Pre-TAVI measurement