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Masters in Medicine:
Highlights from the Melvin P. Judkins Cardiac Imaging Symposium 2003

Recorded August 7, 2003

Course ID: AB0208

Supported by an educational grant from:

www.pfizer.com

Digital Storage Media: An Update
Tom Giordano
VP, Equipment Remarketing, Philips Medical Systems, North America, Bothell, WA .
Disclosures: Other Financial or Material Support with Philips Medical Systems.

Mr. Giordano will be available to answer questions from participants.

Moderator:
Jeffrey Popma, MD
Director, Clinical Cardiology, Harvard Clinical Research Institute (HCRI), Director of Interventional Cardiology, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts.
Disclosures: Grant/Research Support with Cook Incorporated, Guidant Corporation, Boston Scientific, Medtronic AVE, Abbott Vascular, and Radiant. Consultant for Novoste Corporation, Medtronic AVE, and Abbott Vascular. Speaker's bureau Pfizer.

Digital Storage Media: An Update
Overview

This program is designed to update the attendees on the current state of the art of digital storage media as well as its outlook for the future.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this course, you should be able to:

• Describe the current state of the art of digital storage media as well as its outlook for the future

IVUS, FFR, and CFR
Overview

This program takes a look at these three techniques and their role in determining the need for interventional therapy in stenosis.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this course, you should be able to:

• Describe IVUS, FFR, and CFR techniques
• Explain their role in determining the need for interventional therapy in stenosis

Learner Participation to Earn Credit

To earn a CME certificate, you must:

• View the Instant Replay recording of event

• Complete online post-event evaluation survey

Computer Requirements to Participate

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Target Audience

The Annual Scientific Sessions represent a unique forum driven by issues of the day in invasive and interventional cardiology and are of special interest to invasive and interventional cardiologists, fellows-in-training, cath lab nurses, technologists, technicians, and staff.

Accreditation Period

This activity was approved for AMA category 1 credit for two years from the original release date of August 7, 2003. After August 7, 2005 it will no longer be certified for credit, but may still have value for the healthcare provider.

Accreditation Statement

Continuing Medical Education for Physicians
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint sponsorship of The Society for Cardiac Angiography and Interventions (SCAI) and CEU-Online. The SCAI is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The Society for Cardiac Angiography and Interventions designates this educational activity for a maximum of one category 1 credit toward the AMA Physician's Recognition Award. Each physician should claim only the credit that he/she actually spent in the activity.

Questions Regarding This Program

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As an organization accredited for continuing medical education (CME), SCAI fully complies with the legal requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act rules and regulations. If any participant is in need of accommodations, written requests should be submitted as soon as possible.

Course Certificate Fees

These events are produced in partnership with SCAI and MEBN.NET and are FREE for SCAI members thanks to a generous grant from Pfizer.