Journal of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography
Volume 3, Issue 1, Supplement , Pages S57-S63, January 2009

Didactics and training in cardiovascular computed tomography angiography

Department of Cardiology, Henry Ford Hospital, 2799 W Grand Boulevard, Cardiology K-14, Detroit MI 48202, USA

Received 22 May 2008; accepted 20 September 2008. published online 15 December 2008.

Abstract 

As the role of cardiovascular computed tomography angiography (CCTA) is further expanded through research, the use of this technology will expand as a result of demand both from medical professionals and the public. To ensure a standardized quality of interpretation of these scans in the face of an increased demand for physicians qualified to interpret these studies, the Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography, along with several other professional societies, has proposed a didactic curriculum for the study of CCTA. This review highlights the currently proposed didactic curriculum for the study of CCTA, examines current trends in training for both medical trainees and physicians in practice, and proposes future directions for the study of CCTA.

Keywords: Cardiovascular CTA, Didactic, Training

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 Conflict of interest: The authors report no conflicts of interest.

 Supported by a Siemens Outstanding Academic Research award.

PII: S1934-5925(08)00712-0

doi:10.1016/j.jcct.2008.10.018

Journal of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography
Volume 3, Issue 1, Supplement , Pages S57-S63, January 2009

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