Course content
The focus of the course is to provide participants with hands-on experience in the interpretation of coronary CT angiography data sets. During the 2 days, participants will have the opportunity to use image interpretation workstations and evaluate 50 original coronary CT angiography scans, in compliance with AHA level II certification requirements, ranging from easy, introductory cases to more advanced cases with difficult diagnoses and typical pitfalls. Invasive coronary angiography correlation will be available for every CT angiography case. Two participants will jointly work on one workstation and the faculty will be available to provide help and guidance.
Course design and objectives
The NAEOTOM Alpha class with its QuantaMax photon-counting CT detectors enables spectral imaging with every scan. This extended information can help to perform precise functional evaluations and addresses limitations of conventional CT. To use this data source, there are physical and practical considerations and application strategies that have to be understood.
This two-day in-person class for radiologists and technologists will provide you with profound knowledge and practical skills in using the diagnostic possibilities of spectral photon-counting CT (PCCT) in your daily clinical routine. While lead innovators in CT technology will shortly introduce you to the physics and background of image formation and analysis with PCCT, clinical presentations will be held by Christian Booz, MD, and Felix Müller, MD, PhD, for spectral PCCT applications inthe entire body for various oncologic, vascular, and musculoskeletal indications. The talks will be followed by interactive, hands-on sessions using syngo.via workstations to enhance your practical and clinical skills in spectral PCCT post-processing and interpretation.
University of Erlangen-Nuremberg
The University Hospital in Erlangen-Nuremberg, with its 33 departments and institutes, covers the entire spectrum of modern medicine. These facilities are complemented by a series of clinical theory institutes. International cooperations at a scientific and industrial level ensure that both diagnostics and therapy as well as research and teaching are up-to-date.
The Department of Internal Medicine II covers the complete spectrum in the fields of cardiology and angiography in terms of medical care, research, and teaching. Specifically in the field of cardiac CT, thedepartment cooperates closely with the Instituteof Medical Physics and the Institute for Diagnostic Radiology. The department has state-of-the-art medical imaging equipment and provides a comprehensive range of diagnostic examinations and therapeutic interventions in the field of cardiology and angiography. With innovative technology, especially concerning cardiac imaging, non-invasive visualization of the coronary vessels, and interventional catheter-based therapy, the clinic assumes a leading role in this specialized area.
The course director is:
Professor Stephan Achenbach, MD- Head of Department of Cardiology
Date details | Participant prerequisites |
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tbd | Basic knowledge in photon-counting CT image acquisition, reconstruction, and interpretation. Knowledge of Dual Energy CT. |
Course hours | Costs |
Thursday: 8:15 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Friday: 8:15 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. | The course fee is €1,750.– excl. VAT including: Course material Coffee breaks Lunch breaks |
Meeting point | Location |
Room A0123 | Department of Internal Medicine II Friedrich-Alexander University Hospital Erlangen-Nuremberg Ulmenweg 18D 91054 Erlangen, Germany |
Participants | Number of participants |
The course is most suited for cardiologists and radiologists who have basic knowledge of cardiac computed tomography and want to improve their interpretation skills and gather experience with recognizing typical and somewhat more difficult findings. | max. 12 |
