Duke Radiology Cardiothoracic Imaging Plus 2016

Advanced Thoracic & Cardiovascular Imaging Review

Overview

Duke Radiology Cardiothoracic Imaging Plus 2016 is a comprehensive imaging-focused educational program covering thoracic radiology, cardiovascular imaging, cardiac CT angiography, pulmonary disease, aortic pathology, chest emergencies, and advanced cardiothoracic imaging interpretation.

Developed by expert faculty from the Duke University Department of Radiology, the course combines practical case-based teaching with evidence-based imaging approaches for chest and cardiovascular disease. The curriculum emphasizes real-world interpretation skills, diagnostic accuracy, and optimization of CT and MRI imaging techniques in cardiothoracic practice.

Course Features

• Video Lectures
• Downloadable Course Materials
• Case-Based Learning
• Thoracic Imaging Review
• Cardiovascular Imaging Sessions
• Cardiac CT Education
• Pulmonary Disease Imaging
• Practical Imaging Interpretation

Target Audience

Physicians

• Radiologists
• Cardiothoracic Radiologists
• Cardiology Imaging Specialists
• Pulmonologists
• Cardiologists
• Emergency Physicians
• Internal Medicine Physicians

Trainees

• Radiology Residents
• Cardiothoracic Imaging Fellows
• Cardiology Fellows
• Medical Imaging Professionals

Learning Objectives

After completing this course, participants should be able to:

• Interpret common and complex thoracic imaging findings.
• Diagnose pulmonary and cardiovascular diseases using CT and MRI.
• Evaluate coronary artery abnormalities and acquired coronary disease.
• Recognize imaging manifestations of acute aortic syndromes.
• Assess pulmonary hypertension and pulmonary embolism.
• Optimize cardiovascular CT angiography image quality.
• Identify complications following thoracic and cardiovascular surgery.
• Apply practical imaging approaches to mediastinal and pulmonary pathology.

Course Topics

Session 1 – Thoracic Imaging I

Lung Cancer Screening

• Screening CT protocols
• Early lung cancer detection
• Risk stratification
• Lung-RADS concepts

Subsolid Pulmonary Nodules

• Ground-glass nodules
• Part-solid nodules
• Follow-up recommendations
• Malignancy risk assessment

Sarcoidosis Imaging

• Typical thoracic manifestations
• Lymph node involvement
• Pulmonary disease patterns

Thoracic Surgical Complications

• Postoperative imaging findings
• Common complications
• Imaging surveillance

Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD)

• HRCT patterns
• Fibrotic lung disease
• Differential diagnosis of ILD

These topics form the foundation of modern thoracic imaging practice.

Session 2 – Cardiovascular Imaging I

Coronary Artery Disease

Part I focuses on:

• Coronary artery anomalies
• Anomalous origin and course
• Congenital coronary abnormalities
• Coronary CT angiography

Acute Aortic Syndromes

Coverage includes:

• Aortic dissection
• Intramural hematoma
• Penetrating aortic ulcer
• Emergency imaging protocols

Chest Pain Imaging

Topics include:

• Cardiac causes
• Non-cardiac causes
• Acute chest pain evaluation
• Diagnostic imaging algorithms

These sessions emphasize practical cardiovascular imaging interpretation.

Session 3 – Thoracic Imaging II

Community-Acquired Pneumonia

• Imaging diagnosis
• Complications
• Differential diagnosis

Mediastinal Disease

Case-based review of:

• Mediastinal masses
• Lymphadenopathy
• Anterior, middle, and posterior mediastinal lesions

Pulmonary Embolism

Topics include:

• CT pulmonary angiography
• Diagnostic pitfalls
• Overdiagnosis concerns
• Clinical correlation

Chest Radiography Pitfalls

Faculty review:

• Missed findings
• Common interpretation errors
• Practical reporting tips

Radiation Dose Optimization

• CT dose reduction
• Image quality balance
• Radiation safety principles

Session 4 – Cardiovascular Imaging II

Acquired Coronary Artery Disease

Coverage includes:

• Coronary atherosclerosis
• Coronary CT findings
• Plaque characterization

Pulmonary Hypertension Imaging

Topics include:

• CT findings
• MRI applications
• Right heart assessment
• Pulmonary vascular disease

CTA Optimization

Practical instruction on:

• Contrast timing
• Scan acquisition
• Artifact reduction
• Image reconstruction

Cardiovascular Surgical Complications

• Postoperative imaging
• Graft complications
• Valve surgery assessment

Additional Imaging Modules

Pediatric Imaging

Topics include:

• Neonatal chest imaging
• Bowel obstruction
• Midgut volvulus
• Pediatric GI emergencies
• Hemangiomas and vascular malformations

Neuroimaging

Sessions cover:

• Diffusion-weighted MRI
• Brain tumor imaging
• Epilepsy imaging

Musculoskeletal Imaging

Topics include:

• Wrist MRI
• Bone marrow imaging
• Shoulder MRI
• Rotator cuff disease

Imaging Fundamentals

Practical education includes:

• Image processing
• Reporting techniques
• Radiology workflow improvement

Key Educational Strengths

Thoracic Imaging Excellence

Strong emphasis on:

• Lung cancer screening
• ILD
• Pulmonary embolism
• Thoracic emergencies

Cardiovascular Imaging Focus

Extensive coverage of:

• Coronary CTA
• Aortic disease
• Pulmonary hypertension
• Cardiac imaging interpretation

Practical Case-Based Learning

Faculty utilize:

• Real-world cases
• Diagnostic challenges
• Imaging pitfalls
• Clinical decision-making

Duke Expertise

The course reflects the strengths of Duke’s cardiothoracic imaging program, which provides advanced training in pulmonary, cardiac, and vascular imaging, including CT, MRI, and cardiovascular imaging applications.

Session 1: Thoracic I

Session 2: Cardiovascular I

Session 3: Thoracic II

Session 4: Cardiovascular II

Session 5: Pediatric

Session 6: Neuro

Session 7: MSK and Imaging Fundamentals