Course Overview
Dr. Schwartz describes the advent of 3-dimensional cardiovascular imaging, its impact on clinical practice, and future directions. Techniques discussed include computed tomography and CTA with the treatment of Aortic Valve Stenosis as a particular focus.

Educational Objectives
The intended result of this activity is increased knowledge. At the conclusion of this program, participants will be able to

• Describe the impact of CTA on cardiovascular practice.
• Describe the methods of CTA.
• Describe the performance of CTA relative to invasive angiography. 

Target Audience
Individuals who will benefit by participating in this CME enduring material include cardiologists, cardiovascular surgeons, physicians and others interested in clinical implications related to CTA

Additional Resources
Advances in CT and MRI/MRA to Recognize CV Disease 
Scott D. Flamm, MD 
http://www.texasheart.org/Education/CME/explore/events/eventdetail_5381.cfm

CT Angiography  Matthew J. Budoff, MD
http://www.texasheart.org/Education/CME/explore/events/eventdetail_5212.cfm

Evaluation / Feedback
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Accreditation Statement
Texas Heart Institute is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Texas Heart Institute designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

The estimated time to complete this activity, including review of the materials is 1 hour.

Term of Approval
 May 2006 through May 2009. Original release date: May 6, 2006.

Peer Review
In May 2006, this continuing medical education activity was reviewed by James J. Ferguson III, MD, FACC—Associate Director, Clinical Cardiology Research, THI; Co-Chairman, Medical Education Committee, THI; Chairman, Research Committee, THI. Houston, TX. In order to ensure the continued relevance of this activity it was reviewed again by Dr. Ferguson in August 2007.

Disclosure of Relationships
It is the intent of the Texas Heart Institute to ensure that its educational mission and its continuing medical activities in particular, should not be influenced by the special interests of individuals associated with its program.

In accordance with the guidelines of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education, faculty members have disclosed all relationships with any of the manufacturers of commercial products discussed or with either one or more of the corporate organizations offering educational grants for this continuing medical education activity.

Robert S. Schwartz, MD does have a financial interest or other relationship with the manufacturers of commercial product(s) discussed in his presentation. Dr. Schwartz is a consultant for Boston Scientific Corporation and Vital Images. He receives grant / research support from Boston Scientific Corporation and is also a member of the Speaker's Bureau for Vital Images.

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