UCSF Thoracic Imaging 2023 (Videos)

Practical Imaging Techniques for Thoracic Systems

This comprehensive online CME course empowers radiologists with practical insights into the intricate imaging of pulmonary, vascular, and cardiac systems. Designed as a comprehensive review tailored specifically for interpreting thoracic imaging studies, this program delves into the diverse applications of CT, PET, MRI, and radiography correlations.

Expanded Knowledge and Proficiency

Through concise and informative lectures, participants will gain a thorough understanding of a broad spectrum of thoracic topics, with a particular emphasis on recent advancements in established clinical guidelines. These guidelines encompass crucial aspects such as lung cancer screening, effective management of pulmonary nodules, and an in-depth review of high-resolution CT in the context of updated diagnostic criteria for interstitial pneumonias.

Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Renowned speakers from UCSF Thoracic Imaging not only share their expertise in interpreting high-resolution CT scans of the lungs and providing focused differential diagnoses but also engage in thought-provoking discussions on the synthesis of cardiac and pulmonary findings in patients with acute presentations (e.g., pulmonary embolism, acute aortic syndromes, cardiac disease) and post-operative outcomes.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, participants will acquire the following competencies:

• Pulmonary Assessment: Interpret high-resolution CT scans of the lungs and provide accurate differential diagnoses; apply a practical approach to the imaging of lung infections; identify typical manifestations of acute and chronic aortic diseases.

• Cardiovascular Evaluation: Master the use of cross-sectional imaging in the meticulous evaluation of pulmonary embolism; differentiate benign from malignant lung nodules/masses on CT and PET scans; implement the use of CT and PET in the assessment and staging of lung cancer.

Target Audience

This CME course is designed for radiologists, physician assistants, and nurses who seek to enhance their diagnostic skills in thoracic imaging.

Diverse Topics and Expertise

A comprehensive array of topics is covered by renowned experts in their respective fields:

• Diffuse Lung Disease: Multidisciplinary perspectives on diffuse lung disease, approaches to distinguishing fibrotic lung diseases, cystic lung disease, mosaic attenuation-perfusion, airways diseases, chronic consolidation, and challenging chest radiographs.

• Neoplasms and Infection: Updates on the approach to the pulmonary nodule, thoracic incidentalomas, the subsolid nodule, mediastinal contours on the chest radiograph, CT-guided lung biopsies, approaches to pulmonary infections, and the identification of classic appearances of unusual infections.

• Vascular and Cardiac Diseases: Updates on pulmonary embolism, CT findings of acute chest pain, thoracic vascular trauma, acute aortic syndromes, cardiothoracic hardware challenges, approaches to repaired congenital heart disease, postoperative heart evaluations, CT clues in pulmonary hypertension, and congenital lung lesions.

Essential Dates

• Date of Original Release: May 8, 2023
• Series Expiration Date: May 7, 2026

By participating in this CME course, healthcare professionals will significantly enhance their diagnostic capabilities, enabling them to deliver optimal patient care in the complex realm of thoracic imaging.