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

Recorded August 28, 2003

Course ID: AB0210

Supported by an educational grant from:

www.pfizer.com

Digital Imaging Transmission: Telemedicine and Telecardiology
Jack T. Cusma, PhD
Medical Physicist at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota.
Disclosures: No financial relationships to disclose.

Dr. Cusma 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.

Digital Imaging Transmission: Telemedicine and Telecardiology
Overview

This program provides participants an understanding of the potential role of telemedicine, especially the transmission of digital images in the catheterization laboratory. The advantages and limitations of available options and potential clinical applications are also explained.

Learning Objectives

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

• Explain the potential role of telemedicine, especially the transmission of digital images in the catheterization laboratory
• Describe the advantages and limitations of available options and potential clinical applications

Optical Coherence Tomography
Overview

This program provides an overview of state-of-the-art modalities that are available for determining if an atherosclerotic plaque is vulnerable. The comparative value of evolving technologies such as OCT, IVUS, NIR spectroscopy, Raman spectroscopy, thermography, MRI, angioscopy, ultrafast CT, and serum markers such as CRP, Amyloid A protein, IL-6, and protease-activated NIR probes will be reviewed.

Learning Objectives

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

• Describe state-of-the-art modalities that are available for determining if an atherosclerotic plaque is vulnerable
• Compare the value of these evolving technologies: OCT, IVUS, NIR spectroscopy, Raman spectroscopy, thermography, MRI, angioscopy, ultrafast CT, serum markers such as CRP, Amyloid A protein, IL-6, and protease activated NIR probes

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 28, 2003. After August 28, 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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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.