The ASNC 2023 Nuclear Cardiology Board Exam Prep Course is a comprehensive board review program developed by the American Society of Nuclear Cardiology (ASNC) to help physicians and imaging professionals prepare for the Certification Board of Nuclear Cardiology (CBNC) examination. This intensive course provides a structured review of the core principles of nuclear cardiology, including SPECT, PET, cardiac amyloidosis imaging, stress testing, radiation safety, image interpretation, quality control, and multimodality cardiovascular imaging.

Featuring expert faculty, board-focused lectures, case-based learning, live review sessions, and more than 160 board-style practice questions, this program delivers high-yield content specifically aligned with the CBNC examination blueprint while reinforcing practical clinical applications for everyday nuclear cardiology practice.

Publisher: American Society of Nuclear Cardiology (ASNC)
Year: 2023
Format: Videos + PDF Files
Level: Board Review / Advanced Cardiac Imaging
Focus: CBNC Examination Preparation

Nuclear cardiology remains a critical component of modern cardiovascular imaging, providing valuable information for the diagnosis, risk stratification, and management of coronary artery disease, cardiomyopathies, cardiac amyloidosis, heart failure, and other cardiovascular disorders.

The ASNC Nuclear Cardiology Board Exam Prep Course offers a complete review of the knowledge required for successful CBNC certification. Through focused lectures, clinical cases, expert discussions, and practice examinations, participants gain a deeper understanding of imaging protocols, image interpretation, instrumentation, physics, and clinical decision-making.

The curriculum combines foundational principles with contemporary advances in PET imaging, SPECT imaging, cardiac amyloidosis assessment, and multimodality imaging strategies.

This course is ideal for:

• Cardiologists
• Nuclear Cardiologists
• Cardiac Imaging Specialists
• Preventive Cardiologists
• Academic Cardiologists

• Cardiology Fellows
• Nuclear Cardiology Fellows
• Advanced Cardiac Imaging Fellows
• Internal Medicine Residents with imaging interest

• Nuclear Medicine Physicians
• Radiologists
• Nuclear Technologists
• Cardiac Imaging Professionals

• Physicians preparing for the CBNC Examination
• Clinicians seeking recertification or advanced nuclear cardiology training

Upon completion of this course, participants should be able to:

• Understand nuclear cardiology physics and instrumentation
• Apply principles of radiation safety and quality assurance
• Perform and interpret SPECT and PET imaging studies
• Select appropriate nuclear cardiology tests for specific clinical scenarios
• Recognize imaging artifacts and technical pitfalls
• Assess myocardial perfusion and ventricular function accurately
• Evaluate patients with cardiac amyloidosis using nuclear imaging
• Integrate nuclear cardiology findings into patient management decisions
• Utilize multimodality imaging approaches effectively
• Prepare successfully for the CBNC certification examination

Comprehensive review of the foundational principles of nuclear cardiology.

• Nuclear Physics Fundamentals
• Gamma Cameras
• Detector Systems
• SPECT Instrumentation
• PET Instrumentation
• Radiotracers
• Radioisotopes
• Image Formation
• Radiation Biology
• Radiation Safety

• Physics Equations
• Radiation Exposure Principles
• Instrumentation Concepts Frequently Tested on CBNC Exams

Focuses on image acquisition techniques and quality assurance.

• SPECT Acquisition Protocols
• Image Reconstruction
• Quality Control Procedures
• Gated SPECT Imaging
• MUGA Imaging
• Motion Correction
• Attenuation Correction
• Artifact Recognition

• Ventricular Function Assessment
• Ejection Fraction Measurement
• Quality Optimization Strategies

Comprehensive review of clinical nuclear cardiology practice.

• Exercise Stress Testing
• Pharmacologic Stress Testing
• Stress Agents
• Contraindications
• Patient Selection
• Appropriate Use Criteria (AUC)
• Risk Stratification

• Ischemia Assessment
• Infarction Evaluation
• Prognostic Imaging Findings
• High-Risk Study Recognition

Advanced nuclear cardiology concepts and emerging applications.

• Cardiac PET Imaging
• Myocardial Blood Flow Assessment
• Coronary Flow Reserve
• Viability Imaging
• Cardiac Amyloidosis Imaging
• PET vs SPECT Comparison
• Multimodality Imaging Integration

• Quantitative PET Analysis
• Amyloid Imaging Protocols
• Emerging Nuclear Cardiology Applications

Expert faculty review challenging and board-style cases.

• Myocardial Perfusion Imaging Cases
• Complex SPECT Interpretation
• PET Imaging Pearls
• Diagnostic Pitfalls
• Clinical Decision Making

Dedicated supplemental training covering:

• Transthyretin Amyloidosis (ATTR)
• Nuclear Imaging Diagnosis
• Tc-99m PYP Imaging
• Interpretation Criteria
• Clinical Management Integration

• Amyloid Imaging Protocols
• Differential Diagnosis
• Reporting Standards

Interactive learning sessions designed to reinforce fundamental concepts.

• Perfusion Imaging Interpretation
• Risk Assessment
• Coronary Disease Evaluation
• Clinical Correlation
• Board-Style Cases

Participants learn to identify:

• Cardiac Incidental Findings
• Non-Cardiac Incidental Findings
• CT Attenuation Correction Findings
• Appropriate Follow-Up Recommendations

• Welcome & Course Orientation
• Examination Review Sessions
• Technology-Focused Town Hall
• Faculty Q&A

• Advanced Exam Review
• Clinical Nuclear Cardiology Discussions
• Interactive Question Sessions
• Final Board Preparation Strategies

One of the major strengths of the course is its extensive question bank.

✔ More than 160 Practice Questions

✔ Board-Style Format

✔ Detailed Explanations

✔ CBNC Blueprint Alignment

✔ Self-Assessment Opportunities

• Identify Weak Areas
• Reinforce High-Yield Topics
• Improve Exam Readiness
• Build Testing Confidence

• Ischemia Detection
• Perfusion Defects
• Viability Assessment
• Prognosis

• Ventricular Function
• Myocardial Viability
• Risk Assessment

• Tc-99m PYP Imaging
• Diagnostic Criteria
• Clinical Integration

• Myocardial Blood Flow
• Coronary Flow Reserve
• Quantitative Imaging

• PET/CT
• SPECT/CT
• Cardiac MRI Correlation
• Cardiac CT Correlation

Content created and delivered by leaders in nuclear cardiology.

Curriculum specifically designed around board examination requirements.

From basic physics to advanced PET and amyloid imaging.

Knowledge directly applicable to daily nuclear cardiology practice.

✔ Official ASNC Board Preparation Program

✔ Comprehensive CBNC Review

✔ 160+ Practice Questions

✔ PET and SPECT Mastery

✔ Cardiac Amyloidosis Imaging Training

✔ Radiation Safety Review

✔ Advanced Imaging Applications

✔ Expert Faculty Instruction

✔ Case-Based Learning

✔ Live Interactive Review Sessions

✔ Multimodality Imaging Integration

✔ Evidence-Based Clinical Practice

Ideal for:

• Cardiologists Preparing for CBNC Certification
• Nuclear Cardiology Fellows
• Cardiac Imaging Fellows
• Nuclear Medicine Physicians
• Cardiovascular Imaging Specialists
• Practicing Nuclear Cardiologists Seeking Refresher Training

The ASNC 2023 Nuclear Cardiology Board Exam Prep Course provides one of the most comprehensive and focused reviews available for physicians preparing for the CBNC examination. Combining foundational science, advanced imaging applications, expert case discussions, and extensive practice questions, the course equips participants with the knowledge and confidence needed for board success and excellence in nuclear cardiology practice.