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.

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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

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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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

Lung Cancer Screening	Jared D. Christensen M.D.
Management of the Subsolid Pulmonary Nodule	Lacy Washington M.D.
Sarcoidosis: A Pictorial Tour	Lacy Washington M.D.
Complications of Thoracic Surgery	Jared D. Christensen M.D.
Current Concepts in Interstitial Lung Disease	Lacy Washington M.D.

Session 2: Cardiovascular I

Coronary Arterial Disease Part 1: Anomalies of Origin and Course	Lynne Hurwitz M.D.
Acute Aortic Syndromes	Jared D. Christensen M.D.
Diffusion Weighted Imaging of the Brain: The World Outside Stroke	Daniel P. Barboriak M.D.
Chest Pain: Common and Uncommon Etiologies on Diagnostic Imaging	Lynne Hurwitz M.D.

Session 3: Thoracic II

Community-Acquired Pneumonia: A Practical Approach	Lacy Washington M.D.
The Mediastinum: A Case-Based Approach	Jared D. Christensen M.D.
Pulmonary Embolism: Overdiagnosis in the MDCT Era	Lacy Washington M.D.
Before You Call it Normal: Misses at Chest Radiography	Jared D. Christensen M.D.
Radiation Dose Considerations in Thoracic Imaging	Lynne Hurwitz M.D.

Session 4: Cardiovascular II

Coronary Arterial Disease: Part 2: Acquired Coronary Arterial Disease	Lynne Hurwitz M.D.
Radiologic Imaging in Pulmonary Hypertension	Lacy Washington M.D.
Troubleshooting CTA: Practical Tips for Image Optimization	Lynne Hurwitz M.D.
Complications of Cardiovascular Surgery	Jared D. Christensen M.D.

Session 5: Pediatric

Newborn Bowel Obstruction	Caroline W.T. Carrico M.D.
Malrotation and Malfixation of the Midgut Volvulus	Caroline W.T. Carrico M.D.
Pediatric Gastrointestinal Emergencies	Caroline W.T. Carrico M.D.
Pediatric Fluoroscopy VCUG: Pearls and Pitfalls	Caroline W.T. Carrico M.D.
Newborn Chest Radiographs	Caroline W.T. Carrico M.D.
Hemangiomas and Vascular Malformations	Caroline W.T. Carrico M.D.

Session 6: Neuro

Diffusion Weighted Imaging of the Brain: The Basics	Daniel P. Barboriak M.D.
Diffusion Weighted Imaging of the Brain: The World Outside Stroke	Daniel P. Barboriak M.D.
The Brain after Therapy for Brain Tumors	Daniel P. Barboriak M.D.
Epilepsy Imaging	Daniel P. Barboriak M.D.

Session 7: MSK and Imaging Fundamentals

MRI of the Wrist: Osseous Abnormalities & Soft Tissue Masses	Charles E. Spritzer M.D.
Bone Marrow Assessment Using MRI	Charles E. Spritzer M.D.
Shoulder MRI: Rotator Cuff Disease	Charles E. Spritzer M.D.
By Now, I Know How to Dictate a Report!’: What You Don’t Know	Daniel P. Barboriak M.D.
Image Processing for Beginners	Daniel P. Barboriak M.D.