Overview

By the end of this program, the viewer should be able to:

  • Review imaging modalities that provide evaluation of cardiac morphology, function, and vasculature. 
  • Compare and contrast the imaging potential of computed tomography, catheter angiography, nuclear medicine, positron emission tomography, magnetic resonance, and sonography in the assessment of cardiac disease. 
  • Recognize the mechanisms and vascular effects of atherosclerotic disease.
  • Describe the value of CT angiography and calcium scoring for coronary artery disease (CAD). 
  • Define the anatomy of the heart’s major arteries.

COURSE LENGTH:  1 Hour
ACCREDITATION TYPE:  ASRT - Technologists
CREDIT HOURS:  1       

Target Audience

The course objectives specifically target CT technologists.