SCCT2017 OVERVIEW AND OBJECTIVES


The SCCT 12th Annual Scientific Meeting is designed to engage physicians and healthcare professionals interpreting cardiovascular CT in a comprehensive exploration of the most current developments in the field of cardiovascular CT principles, methodologies, appropriateness criteria, and clinical practice. Didactic lectures, image-based case examples, and the research in cardiovascular CT are designed to increase the competence and performance of the physician and technologist performing and interpreting cardiovascular CT. The Annual Scientific Meeting will focus on the technological advances, as well as the potential applications and limitations of cardiovascular CT.


STATEMENT OF NEED


Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the United States and imposes an ever increasing burden on health care systems. Rapidly changing technology and the criteria for its use continue to be at the forefront in the diagnosis and treatment of patients presenting with possible cardiovascular disease. Due to advancing technologies in cardiovascular imaging, it is essential that we close the knowledge, competence, and performance gaps by bringing together experts in the field to provide peer-to-peer education and interactive discussion through case-based, didactic, and interactive sessions. Cardiologists, radiologists, technologists, and other clinicians with an interest in cardiovascular disease will benefit from the varied formats at SCCT2017. SCCT has designed the SCCT2017—12th Annual Scientific Meeting to address and narrow the practice gaps of its members.


AT THE CONCLUSION, PARTICIPANTS SHOULD BE BETTER ABLE TO


» Discuss with colleagues the parameters which result in maximum image quality while minimizing radiation exposure during cardiovascular CT


» » Identify potential common image artifacts which contribute to inappropriate analysis of cardiovascular CT scans


» » Determine when an alternative imaging method would improve the diagnosis of a specific cardiovascular anomaly


» Critically evaluate those data which indicate potential applications of cardiovascular CT in other patient studies


» » Evaluate the emerging research in cardiovascular CT to determine its possible role in changing the current evidence-based protocols or stimulating additional research


» » Discuss the appropriate use of cardiovascular CT with colleagues and patients


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