Objectives

Upon completion of this workshop, participants should be better able to:

 Effectively utilize coronary computed tomography angiography (CTA) and triple rule-out CT protocol to properly diagnose, detect and evaluate emergency department patients with acute chest pain or other symptoms suggestive of coronary artery syndrome.

 Apply the basic and more advanced interpretation principles of coronary CTA datasets.

 Explain relationship between coronary CTA findings and the clinical outcome of patients with acute chest pain.

 Utilize appropriate noninvasive studies to assess risk of acute coronary syndrome.

 Cite the benefits and limitations of electrocardiograms, biomarkers and imaging.

 Implement essential components of patient preparation for CTA.

 Formulate radiation reduction strategies based on scanning methods.

 Determine which emergency room patients will benefit most from assessment with CTA.

 Identify the benefits and drawbacks of utilizing CTA imaging studies.

 Detect and differentiate CTA appearances of acute conditions of the abdominal aorta.

 Diagnose and treat life-threatening causes of chest pain.

Baptist Health South Florida presents this CME activity for use by healthcare professionals for educational purposes only. Opinions, perspectives and information presented by the faculty represent their ideas and views, and participants should carefully consider all available scientific data before acting on knowledge gained through this activity. Additionally, participants should consult FDA-approved uses and information prior to prescribing medications or utilizing medical devices discussed in this activity.

While Baptist Health makes reasonable efforts to ensure that accurate information is presented, no warranty, expressed or implied, is offered. Participants should rely on their own clinical judgment, knowledge and experience before applying any information provided for any professional use.