1) To understand the different indications for cardiac CT, including calcium scoring, coronary CT angiography, electrophysiology procedural planning, structural heart disease interventions (including TAVR), congenital heart disease, myocardial evaluation, and mass workup. 2) To review the differences between various available equipment, and how available equipment might affect a given protocol. 3) To review basic protocols for each of the above exam types, and review specific features of each exam type. 4) To review the advantages and disadvantages of individualized settings within each of the above protocols.
Ghoshhajra, B,
Tailoring CT Scan Acquisitions to Specific Indications. Radiological Society of North America 2014 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, - ,Chicago IL.
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