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

Recorded August 21, 2003

Course ID: AB0209

Supported by an educational grant from:

www.pfizer.com

MR Angiography
Vincent Ho, MD
Associate Professor of Radiology and Director of Body/Cardiovascular MR at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences in Bethesda, Maryland.
Disclosures: Research support, General Electric Medical Systems; Research funding, Epix Medical; Speaker’s bureau, Bracco Diagnostics.

Dr. Ho will be available to answer questions from participants.

Moderator:
Larry Dean, MD
Professor of Medicine and Surgery Director, UW Regional Heart Center University of Washington Medical Center, Seattle, Washington
Disclosures: No financial relationships to disclose.

MR Angiography
Overview

This program discusses the technical challenges of coronary MRA and the various MRA methods for coronary artery imaging, and describes the potential pitfalls of each coronary MRA technique.

Learning Objectives

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

• Discuss the technical challenges of coronary MRA
• List the various MRA methods for coronary artery imaging
• Describe potential pitfalls of each coronary MRA technique

Thermal Imaging and Mapping
Overview

This program describes the causes of thermal heterogeneity, methods of measuring thermal heterogeneity, and the potential implications of thermal heterogeneity.

Learning Objectives

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

• Explain the causes of thermal heterogeneity
• Describe the methods of measuring thermal heterogeneity
• List the potential implications of thermal heterogeneity

Learner Participation to Earn Credit

To earn a CME certificate, you must:

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• 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 21, 2003. After August 21, 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.

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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.