HeeJun Kang, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Teresa I-Han Liang MD, Presenter: Nothing to Disclose

William Chun Ki Lau MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Savvas Nicolaou MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

1. Review the different causes, pathophysiology, and clinical manifestations of non-cardiac chest pain (NCCP) 2. Discuss the imaging modalities and spectrum of imaging findings for NCCP 3. Review new advances in imaging and dose reduction techniques which can be applied to imaging of NCCP 4. Review role of Triple-Rule-out protocol as an “one-stop-shop” in evaluation of acute chest pain syndrome  

-Review the different causes and pathophysiology, anatomy, and clinical presentations of NCCP -Review the utility and limitations of imaging modalities used for assessment of NCCP, such as radiographs and angiography, with emphasis on MDCT as the main imaging modality -Demonstrate the spectrum of imaging examples of NCCP including acute aortic syndrome, aortitis, and pulmonary embolism -Review imaging examples of pitfalls and mimics associated with NCCP -Discuss new imaging techniques applicable for imaging of NCCP such as Dual-energy CT, and review and demonstrate the utility of novel dose reduction techniques such as Ultra-High Pitch imaging, Iterative reconstruction, tube current and kVp modulation, and cardiac bowtie filters -Discuss the literature evidence and demonstrate the effectiveness of “Triple-Rule-Out” protocol as a potential “one-stop-shop” method in evaluation of acute chest pain syndrome  

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Kang, H, Liang, T, Lau, W, Nicolaou, S, Advanced Techniques and Updated Imaging of Non-Cardiac Chest Pain in the Emergency Department.  Radiological Society of North America 2014 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, - ,Chicago IL. http://archive.rsna.org/2014/14015013.html