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14th-15th March 2009
Marriott Surfers Paradise Resort, Gold Coast
11 RANZCR CME Points
invitation to attend
You are invited to attend Cardiac CT Symposium to be held at Marriott Surfers Paradise Resort & Spa from 14th to 15th March. Renowned international and national speakers will present relevant lectures in a relaxed, friendly environment. Both novice and experienced cardiac CT users will be catered for via concurrent beginner and expert sessions. Lecture emphasis will be on practical application of current knowledge and should generate interest for cardiologists, radiologists, radiographers and cardiac nurses. We hope you can join us for an academically stimulating and socially invigorating experience.
Karen Dobeli & Rhys Wallace, Conference Organisers
provisional program
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Saturday 14th |
Plenary |
Concurrent |
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State of the art Cardiac CT in 2009 |
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08:30-09:00 |
Current indications for coronary CTA |
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09:00-09:30 |
Radiation dose issues |
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09:30-10:00 |
The state of play in stent imaging |
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10:00-10:30 |
Morning tea |
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State of the art technology |
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10:30-10:50 |
Clinical advantages of dual source |
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10:50-11:10 |
Clinical advantages of 320 slice |
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11:10-11:30 |
Clinical advantages of 256 slice |
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11:30-11:50 |
Clinical advantages of HD |
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11:50-12:00 |
Questions |
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12:00-13:00 |
Lunch |
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Controversies in cardiac CT |
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13:00-13:30 |
Is Cardiac CT only good for the coronaries? |
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13:30-14:00 |
Coronary calcium scoring - state of the art or time to stop? |
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14:00-14:30 |
Arguments for and against the triple rule out |
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14:30-15:00 |
Afternoon tea |
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Basics- optimising the examination |
Advanced - Beyond the coronaries |
| 15:00-15:30 |
Optimising data acquisition |
Delayed enhancement by CT and perfusion |
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15:30-16:00 |
Functional imaging LV & RV |
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ECG interpretation for cardiac CT |
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16:00-16:30 |
CT in cardiomyopathy (DCM and ARVC) |
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Sunday 15th |
Plenary |
Concurrent |
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Basics |
Advanced - Valvular imaging |
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08:30-09:00 |
Post processing tips |
Quantifying stenosis and regurgitation with CT |
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09:00-09:30 |
Pitfalls & artifacts |
Data acquisition and postprocessing considerations for valvular imaging |
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09:30-10:00 |
Reporting tips |
Role of CT for preoperative valve assessment |
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10:00-10:30 |
Morning tea |
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Basics |
Advanced |
| 10:30-12:00 |
Read with the experts- CAD & stents |
Read with the experts- functional & valvular imaging & difficult cases |
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12:00-13:00 |
Lunch |
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13:00-13:30 |
Status of CT for acute chest pain |
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13:30-14:00 |
Plaque characterisation |
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14:00-14:30 |
Future directions |
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14:30-15:00 |
Afternoon tea & close |
international guest speakers
Tony DeFrance
Clinical Associate Professor, Stanford Medical School
SCCT Board of Directors
National Director of SCCT Workgroups
Sponsored by Toshiba Australia
Lenox Hill Heart & Vascular Institute
Sponsored by Philips Healthcare
Assistant Professor
Dept of Internal Medicine (Cardiology-Angiology)
Erlangen
Sponsored by Siemens Healthcare
national faculty
Lorry Dembo
Royal Perth Hospital
Daniel Friedman
Cardiac Imaging Associates
Conor Murray
Royal Perth & Princess Margaret Hospitals
Richard Slaughter
The Prince Charles Hospital
Stephen Worthley
Royal Adelaide Hospital
John Younger
Royal Brisbane & Women's Hospital
Scientific Coordinator
platinum sponsors
national speaker sponsor
exhibitors
Surfers Paradise Marriott Resort & Spa
Gold Coast Tourism Board
Situated in the heart of the Gold Coast, the Surfers Paradise Marriott Resort & Spa is just a short stroll from the famous beaches, shopping and nightlife of Surfers Paradise. A block booking has been made at delegate-only rates. Included in these rates is undercover parking, full use of the Resort’s Spa and Health Club, complimentary use of the Resort’s two tennis courts, and morning newspaper. The Resort offers numerous activities for the whole family to enjoy. Click on the image above for travel directions and more information about the Surfers Paradise Marriott Resort & Spa
further information
Event Solutions
contact Shan Fleming
ph +61 7 3855 3111