Module 1: Imaging technology

Prof Edwin van Beek

Professor of Radiology, University of Edinburgh

Outlines:
Introduction to CT
Challenges of performing cardiac CT/CT angiography
Principles of cardiac CTA
ECG gating: prospective or retrospective
Radiation dose

Module 2: Image acquisition

Prof Edwin van Beek

Professor of Radiology, University of Edinburgh

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Outlines:

Patient preparation

Selection of clinical protocol
ECG gating prospective or retrospective
Pre-contrast scan
Contrast administration protocol
CT angiography acquisition

 

Module 3: CT Post processing

Dr Michelle Williams

Clinical Research Fellow, University of Edinburgh

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​Outlines:

What is post processing and why is it important ?
Image reconstruction algorithm
Image reconstruction kernel
Viewing adjustments

 

Module 4: CT Coronary Calcium scoring

Dr Saeed Mirsadraee

Consultant Cardiothoracic Radiologist
University of Edinburgh and NHS Lothian

Outlines:
Review of the significance of CAC
Scan protocol
Scoring and interpretation of calculated scores

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Module 5 &6: Cardiac CTA A Radiographer’s Perspective Part 1 & 2

Mr David Brien
Superintendent Radiographer, University of Edinburgh
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Outlines:
Equipment used
Patient Preparation
Contrast Usage
Beta Blockade
The ECG
The scan Pitfalls Post scan

 

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Module 7 & 8: Cardiac CT Anatomy

Dr John Partridge​

Consultant Radiologist, Australia​​

 

Outlines:

​Imaging anatomy of the heart is discussed.

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​Module 9:

Common challenges and pitfalls in

CT coronay angiography

Dr Michelle Williams

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​Module 10 & 11: CTCA Physics

Dr Nick Weir
Principal CT Physicist

Outlines:      
CTCA basics of acquisition and reconstruction       Radiation dose      
Dose reduction methods in CTCA      

Artefacts      
CTCA with 320 detector row CT

 

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Appendix 1-3: Tips and Tricks in using Vitrea workstation​

Mr Eric Gombert  |  Sr Clinical Applications Specialist

VITAL Images

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Outlines:

1. Coronary artery evaluation

2. Vessel analysis

3. EP planning

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