Final Programme

A-005 09:15
B. Signifi cance of results in staging
R.H. Reznek; London/UK
Postgraduate Educational Programme
Learning Objectives:
1. To understand the framework for evaluation of the effect of imaging
on healthcare.
2. To review the basic statistics used for the measurement of diagnostic performance.
3. To highlight the diffi culties in evaluating the therapeutic impact of imaging in cancer staging.
4. To briefl y review the techniques for the measurement of cost-effectiveness of imaging technology.
08:30 - 10:00 Room C
State-of-the-Art Symposium
SA 1
Pulmonary embolism: Frequently asked questions (with answers)
Moderator: D. Musset; Clamart/FR
A-006 08:30
Pulmonary embolism: Frequently asked questions (with answers) (Introduction)
D. Musset; Clamart/FR
Session Objectives:
1. To emphasise the role of imaging method in the preoperative staging of chronic PE.
2. To determine the place of MDCT for the diagnosis of acute PE taking into account the radiation dose and
cost.
3. To learn about the validated strategies for the diagnosis of acute PE.
4. To review the imaging data of the diagnosis of chronic PE.
A-007 08:34
MDCT: The reference method for acute PE? The clinician’s answers
A. Perrier; Geneva/CH
Learning Objectives:
1. To understand the concept of clinical probability and its application to diagnostic strategies for PE.
2. To use D-dimer measurement in the appropriate clinical setting and select validated assay.
3. To select appropriately patients for CT imaging.
4. To combine diagnostic tests for PE in a rational and cost-effective way.
A-008 08:52
MDCT: The reference method for acute PE? The radiologist’s answers
M. Rémy-Jardin; Lille/FR
Learning Objectives:
1. To discuss the current role of CT in the diagnosis and assessment of severity of acute PE.
2. To underline recent developments in CTA of the chest applied to the management of acute PE.
3. To review the numerous ways of saving dose during CT angiograms of the thorax.
Panel discussion 09:10
Which imaging strategy for chronic PE? (Introduction) 09:19
D. Musset; Clamart/FR
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