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Specialty TracksLog on to www.arrs.org for the most up-to-date schedule and registration information.Friday, May 71:00 pm–2:30 pmIC509. Radiation Issues Related to CT Utilization—M. Parker; Strategies toReduce CT Dose—M. GunnCardiac ImagingWho Should Attend: Radiologists, radiologists-in-training and other healthprofessionals with an interest in the application of the radiologic sciences to thedetection and management of diseases of the heart and great vessels.Goals and Objectives: Upon completion of the cardiac imaging course track, theparticipant should be able to determine the appropriate use of CT and MR in themanagement of patients with heart disease. In addition, the participant shouldhave gained proficiency in recognizing the imaging features and constructing animaging differential diagnosis for various cardiovascular diseases.Sunday, May 210:30 am–12:30 pmCC. Diagnosing Coronary Artery Disease: Technique and NovelTechnologies—U.J. SchoepfCC. Diagnosing Coronary Artery Disease: Coronary CTA—U.J. SchoepfCC. Imaging of Aortic Aneurysms: Screening—P. CroninCC. Imaging of Aortic Aneurysms: Diagnosis—A. KellyCC. Imaging of Aortic Aneurysms: Surgical vs. Endovascular Treatment—P. CroninMonday, May 38:00 am–9:30 amIC102. Cardiac CTA: Setting up a Cardiac Service; Reimbursement Issues—D. Dowe; Technical Considerations and Principles of Cardiac CTA—S. Abbara; Protocols and Reconstructions—U.J. Schoepf10:30 am–12:00 noonIC107. Cardiac CTA: Anatomy—S. Patel; Anomalies, Bypass Grafts and Stents—G. Reddy; Clinical Cases: Tips and Tricks—S. Teague1:00 pm–2:30 pmIC111. Cardiac CTA: Assessment of Noncoronary Cardiac Disease—G. Gladish;Adult Congenital Heart Disease—R. Gilkeson; Chest Pain in theEmergency Department—C. White4:00 pm–5:30 pmIC116. Cardiac MRI: The Basics—M. Atalay: Cardiomyopathies and Dysplasias—J. Jeudy; Ischemic Heart Disease: Perfusion, Function, Viability—M. KrishnamTuesday, May 410:00 am–12:00 noonSS9. Cardiopulmonary Imaging1:00 pm–3:00 pmSS13. Cardiopulmonary Imaging4:00 pm–6:30 pmReview Course: Cardiovascular ImagingCardiac MR: Common Applications—C. Javidan-NejadCardiac CT: Common Applications—J. HsuPulmonary Artery CT and MR—K. BirchardPlain Film—S. BhallaAortic CT and MR—S. SethWednesday, May 57:00 am–8:00 amPower Hour: Cardiopulmonary Imaging10:00 am–12:00 noonSS17. Cardiopulmonary ImagingChest/Pulmonary ImagingWho Should Attend: Radiologists, radiologists-in-training and other health professionalswith an interest in the application of the radiologic sciences to the evaluationand treatment of thoracic diseases.Goals and Objectives: Upon completion of the chest/pulmonary imagingcourse track, the participant should be able to incorporate the proper use of variousimaging modalities in the diagnosis and treatment of adult and pediatricpatients in both the emergency and nonemergency setting. In addition, the participantshould have gained proficiency in recognizing the imaging features and constructingan imaging differential diagnosis for various thoracic diseases.Sunday, May 28:00 am–10:00 amCC. Acute Chest Pain in the Emergency Department: Overview, Protocol,Application and Scientific Basis—C. WhiteCC. Imaging in Pulmonary Embolus: Imaging Findings in ThromboebolicDisease—A. KellyCC. Imaging in Pulmonary Embolus: Current Controversies in PE Imaging—P. CroninCC. Imaging in Pulmonary Embolus: Accuracy of Imaging PE/CurrentGuidelines—A. Kelly1:30 pm–4:00 pmCC. Updates in Lung Cancer: Role of Imaging in Screening, Staging andRestaging Lung Cancer—J. RavenelCC. Imaging of the Pediatric Chest: Chest Infection—S. WestraCC. Imaging of the Pediatric Chest: Mediastinal Nonvascular Masses—E. LeeCC. Imaging of the Pediatric Chest: Vascular Rings, Slings, Trach Rings—R. KrishnamurthyMonday, May 38:00 am–9:30 amIC103. PET/CT for Solitary Pulmonary Nodule, Lung Cancer, and After ThermalAblation—S. Nayak, H. Agress, D. Yoo10:30 am–12:00 noonIC110. Pulmonary Interventions: AVMs and Bronchial Artery Embolization;Diagnosis—A. Funaki; Pulmonary Embolization—C. Burke; BronchialEmbolization—B. FunakiTuesday, May 410:00 am–12:00 noonSS9. Cardiopulmonary Imaging1:00 pm–3:00 pmSS13. Cardiopulmonary Imaging12