Raluca Gabriela Saru MD, Presenter: Nothing to Disclose

Marcel L. Dijkshoorn RT, Abstract Co-Author: Consultant, Siemens AG

Mohamed Ouhlous MD, PhD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Elise D. Pieterman, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Gabriel P. Krestin MD, PhD, Abstract Co-Author: Consultant, General Electric Company Research Grant, General Electric Company Research Grant, Bayer AG Research Grant, Siemens AG Speakers Bureau Siemens AG

Koen Nieman MD, PhD, Abstract Co-Author: Speakers Bureau, Siemens AG Speakers Bureau, Toshiba Corporation Research Grant, Bayer AG Research Grant, General Electric Company

• Become familiar with TAVR procedure - how is it performed, what are the advantages and disadvantages; • Relevant aortic valve and outflow tract anatomy. • CT scanning: • Patient preparation. • Use of efficient contrast injection protocol. • Tailored acquisition protocols for patients with renal insufficiency, young age, arrhythmia. • Advantages of 3rd generation DSCT in customizing protocols. • Use, benefits and pitfalls of automatic processing tools • Diagnostic pitfalls. • Case examples.  

1. What is transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR), devices and indications? 2. Anatomy of aortic valve. 3. When is it suitable to perform TAVI? 4. CT Acquisition protocols. 5. CT imaging for patient suitability, type of valve and optimal device size. 6. Advantages of 3rd generation of DSCT. 7. Automatized processing and quantification 8. Pitfalls and challenging situations 9. Case examples - clinical cases scanned with different protocols (low density contrast, low radiation dose or high temporal resolution).  

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Saru, R, Dijkshoorn, M, Ouhlous, M, Pieterman, E, Krestin, G, Nieman, K, Low-dose, Automated TAVR Guidance 3rd Generation Dual-source CT.  Radiological Society of North America 2014 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, - ,Chicago IL. http://archive.rsna.org/2014/14016285.html