2010 Annual Meeting — Specialty Tracks

Code Key
 CC—Categorical Course
ES—Education Seminar
IC—Instructional Course
IW—Item-Writing Workshop
PS—Practice Seminar
SS—Scientific Session
* Advanced Level Courses
 

Please note that preregistration for educational sessions included in the general registration fee does not guarantee a seat. While we will make every effort to ensure adequate space for each session, seating for some sessions may be limited. It is best to arrive early for the sessions you wish to attend.

 
Breast Imaging
Who Should Attend: Radiologists, radiologists-in-training and other health professionals with an interest in the application of the radiologic sciences to the detection and management of breast diseases.
Goals and Objectives: Upon completion of the breast imaging course track, the participant should be able to determine the appropriate use of computer-aided detection, core biopsy, sonography, MR as well as have a better understanding of the ethical and legal aspects of imaging of breast cancer. In addition, the participant should have gained proficiency in recognizing the imaging features and constructing an imaging differential diagnosis for various breast diseases.
 
Monday, May 3
 
7:00 am–8:00 am
 Power Hour: Breast Imaging--Moderator: G. Newstead
8:00 am–9:30 am
 IC101.Breast Ultrasound: Basics Principles and Future—S. Raza, M. Kettler
10:30 am–12:00 noon
 IC106.Breast Nuclear Medicine: PEM and PET—D. Mankoff, G. Mercier
1:00 pm–2:30 pm/3:00 pm
 IC112.Optimizing PET/CT Imaging Protocols, PET/CT for Breast Cancer and Dementia—T. Wong, E. Akin, A. Siegel
 SS3.Breast Imaging: MRI
4:00 pm–5:30 pm
 IC115.Basic Screening Principles—D. Georgian-Smith; Controversies on High Risk Lesions at Core Biopsy: Radiology and Pathology Perspectives—T. Lawton
 
Tuesday, May 4
 
8:00 am–9:30 am
 IC202.Basic Principles of Breast Imaging: The Risks of Breast Density Challenging Cases: An Interactive Review—J. Harvey, L. Bassett
10:00 am–12:00 noon
 SS8.Breast Imaging: Novel Techniques--Moderators: J. Leung, A. Nees; Keynote: Advances in Multimodal Breast Imaging--G. Newstead
1:00 pm–3:00 pm
 SS12.Breast Imaging: Biopsy and Breast Imaging Outcomes--Moderators: A. Campbell, T. Stephens; Keynote: Imaging Guided Needle Biopsies of the Breast – A Moving Target--V. Jackson 
4:00 pm–5:30 pm
 IC211.Breast MRI: Basic Clinical Principles and Navigating the New ACR Accreditation Breast MR Program—C. Comstock, M. Boston
 
Wednesday, May 5
 
7:30 am–10:00 am
 Review Course: Breast Imaging
 Calcifications—T. Stephens
 Ultrasound Evaluation of Mammographic Findings—A. Nees
 Architectural Distortion and Asymmetries—L. Salkowski
 Ductal Pathology—M. Szabunio
 Breast MRI—A. Soetaert
1:00 pm–2:30 pm
 IC312.Digital Breast Tomosynthesis—D. Gur, M. Zuley, J. Sumkin
4:00 pm–5:30 pm
 IC316.Ethical and Medical-Legal Issues in Radiology—P. Kornguth, L. Berlin
 
 
Business and Practice Management
Who Should Attend: Radiologists, radiologists-in-training and other health professionals with an interest in the business and management of radiology practice.
Goals and Objectives: Upon completion of the business and practice management course track, the participant will be able to understand and respond to contemporary issues and challenges facing radiology, including but not limited to changes in reimbursement and payer regulations, medical liability, turf battles, patient surveys, physician productivity, ethics, and contemporary practice issues such as practical tips for optimizing the practice of radiology, including but not limited to the introduction of new services such as cardiac CTA and MRI screening.
 
Sunday, May 2
 
1:30 pm–5:00 pm
 PS.Issues in Radiology Utilization: The Payer's Perspective—R. Leithiser
 PS.Federal Health Care Reform and Its Impact on Radiology—F. Lexa
 PS.Radiology Benefit Managers: St. George or the Dragon?—D. Levin
 PS.Voice Recognition: Financial and Non-Financial Factors—J. Berlin
 PS.Why Radiologists Are Losing Their Hospital Contracts: Is Your Contract Safe?—L. Muroff
 PS.Leadership Challenges for Radiology in the Future—A. Kaye
 
Monday, May 3
 
8:00 am–9:30 am
 IC102.Cardiac CTA: Setting up a Cardiac Service; Reimbursement Issues—D. Dowe; Technical Considerations and Principles of Cardiac CTA—S. Abbara; Protocols and Reconstructions—U.J. Schoepf
 IC104.Malpractice Issues in Radiology: Update 2010—L. Berlin
 SS1.Efficacy, Education and PACS: Safety and Communication--Moderators: J. Eng, R. Agarwal; Keynote: Improving Communication of Radiology Results--C. Kahn
9:30 am–10:30 am
 Caldwell Lecture: Benjamin Chu, MD, MPH, President, Kaiser Permanente Southern California Region
10:30 am–12:00 noon
 IC109.ABR Update—G. Becker, J. Crowe, N.R. Dunnick, E. Kazerooni
 SS2.Efficacy, Education and PACS: Policy and Operations--Moderators: E. Fraile-Moreno, B. Richmond; Keynote: D. Channin
1:00 pm–2:30 pm
 IC113.Overutilization—J. Thrall, P. Basu
 
Tuesday, May 4
 
10:30 am–12:00 noon
 CC.Where the Rubber Meets the Road: IT in Evidence-Based Medicine/Critical Results Reporting—J. Chen
 CC.Where the Rubber Meets the Road: Evidence-Based Medicine and the Courts—A. Relyea-Chew
 CC.Where the Rubber Meets the Road: Evidence-Based Medicine and Economics/Regulations—D. Larson
 
Wednesday, May 5
 
4:00 pm–5:30 pm
 IC316.Ethical and Medical-Legal Issues In Radiology—P. Kornguth, L. Berlin
 
Thursday, May 6
 
3:00 pm–4:30 pm
 IC414.Medical Professionalism—G. Butler; Beyond Substance Abuse: Stress, Burnout, and Depression—S. Brown (2009 Berlin Scholar)
 
Friday, May 7
 
1:00 pm–2:30 pm
 IC509.Radiation Issues Related to CT Utilization—M. Parker; Strategies to Reduce CT Dose—M. Gunn
 
 
Cardiac Imaging
Who Should Attend: Radiologists, radiologists-in-training and other health professionals with an interest in the application of the radiologic sciences to the detection and management of diseases of the heart and great vessels.
Goals and Objectives: Upon completion of the cardiac imaging course track, the participant should be able to determine the appropriate use of CT and MR in the management of patients with heart disease. In addition, the participant should have gained proficiency in recognizing the imaging features and constructing an imaging differential diagnosis for various cardiovascular diseases.
 
Sunday, May 2
 
10:30 am–12:30 pm
 CC.Diagnosing Coronary Artery Disease: Technique and Novel Technologies—U.J. Schoepf
 CC.Diagnosing Coronary Artery Disease: Coronary CTA—U.J. Schoepf
 CC.Imaging of Aortic Aneurysms: Screening—P. Cronin
 CC.Imaging of Aortic Aneurysms: Diagnosis—A. Kelly
 CC.Imaging of Aortic Aneurysms: Surgical vs. Endovascular Treatment—P. Cronin
 
Monday, May 3
 
8:00 am–9:30 am
 IC102.Cardiac CTA: Setting up a Cardiac Service; Reimbursement Issues—D. Dowe; Technical Considerations and Principles of Cardiac CTA—S. Abbara; Protocols and Reconstructions—U.J. Schoepf
10:30 am–12:00 noon
 IC107.Cardiac CTA: Anatomy—S. Patel; Anomalies, Bypass Grafts and Stents—G. Reddy; Clinical Cases: Tips and Tricks—S. Teague
1:00 pm–2:30 pm
 IC111.Cardiac CTA: Assessment of Noncoronary Cardiac Disease—G. Gladish; Adult Congenital Heart Disease—R. Gilkeson; Chest Pain in the Emergency Department—C. White
4:00 pm–5:30 pm
 IC116.Cardiac MRI: The Basics—M. Atalay; Cardiomyopathies and Dysplasias—J. Jeudy; Ischemic Heart Disease: Perfusion, Function, Viability—M. Krishnam
 
Tuesday, May 4
 
10:00 am–12:00 noon
 SS9.Cardiopulmonary Imaging--Moderators: S. Patel, M. Atalay; Keynote: M. Atalay
1:00 pm–3:00 pm
 SS13.Cardiopulmonary Imaging--Moderators: R. Munden, M. Parker; Keynote: M. Parker
4:00 pm–6:30 pm
 Review Course: Cardiovascular Imaging
 Cardiac MR: Common Applications—C. Javidan-Nejad
 Cardiac CT: Common Applications—J. Hsu
 Pulmonary Artery CT and MR—K. Birchard
 Plain Film—S. Bhalla
 Aortic CT and MR—S. Seth
 
Wednesday, May 5
 
7:00 am–8:00 am
 Power Hour: Cardiopulmonary Imaging
10:00 am–12:00 noon
 SS17.Cardiopulmonary Imaging--Moderators: B. Sundaram, M. Truong; Update in Imaging of the Solitary Pulmonary Nodule--M. Truong
 
 
Chest/Pulmonary Imaging
Who Should Attend: Radiologists, radiologists-in-training and other health professionals with an interest in the application of the radiologic sciences to the evaluation and treatment of thoracic diseases.
Goals and Objectives: Upon completion of the chest/pulmonary imaging course track, the participant should be able to incorporate the proper use of various imaging modalities in the diagnosis and treatment of adult and pediatric patients in both the emergency and nonemergency setting. In addition, the participant should have gained proficiency in recognizing the imaging features and constructing an imaging differential diagnosis for various thoracic diseases.
 
Sunday, May 2
 
8:00 am–10:00 am
 CC.Acute Chest Pain in the Emergency Department: Overview, Protocol, Application and Scientific Basis—C. White
 CC.Imaging in Pulmonary Embolus: Imaging Findings in Thromboebolic Disease—A. Kelly
 CC.Imaging in Pulmonary Embolus: Current Controversies in PE Imaging—P. Cronin
 CC.Imaging in Pulmonary Embolus: Accuracy of Imaging PE/Current Guidelines—A. Kelly
1:30 pm–4:00 pm
 CC.Updates in Lung Cancer: Role of Imaging in Screening, Staging and Restaging Lung Cancer—J. Ravenel
 CC.Imaging of the Pediatric Chest: Chest Infection—S. Westra
 CC.Imaging of the Pediatric Chest: Mediastinal Nonvascular Masses—E. Lee
 CC.Imaging of the Pediatric Chest: Vascular Rings, Slings, Trach Rings—R. Krishnamurthy
 
Monday, May 3
 
8:00 am–9:30 am
 IC103.PET/CT for Solitary Pulmonary Nodule, Lung Cancer, and After Thermal Ablation—S. Nayak, H. Agress, D. Yoo
10:30 am–12:00 noon
 IC110.Pulmonary Interventions: AVMs and Bronchial Artery Embolization; Diagnosis—A. Funaki; Pulmonary Embolization—C. Burke; Bronchial Embolization—B. Funaki
 
Tuesday, May 4
 
10:00 am–12:00 noon
 SS9.Cardiopulmonary Imaging--Moderators: S. Patel, M. Atalay; Keynote: M. Atalay
1:00 pm–3:00 pm
 SS13.Cardiopulmonary Imaging--Moderators: R. Munden, M. Parker; Keynote: M. Parker
 
Wednesday, May 5
 
7:00 am–8:00 am
 Power Hour: Cardiopulmonary Imaging
8:00 am–9:30 am
 IC302.Radiographic and CT Imaging of Pulmonary Infections: TB/NTMB, Community-Acquired, Immunocompromised—K. Soo Lee, J. Fishman, L. Ketai, H.P. McAdams
10:00 am–12:00 noon
 SS17.Cardiopulmonary Imaging--Moderators: B. Sundaram, M. Truong; Keynote: Update in Imaging of the Solitary Pulmonary Nodule--M. Truong
1:00 pm–2:30 pm
 IC313.HRCT Imaging of Lung—G. Abbott, A. Sharma, M. Gosselin
4:00 pm–5:30 pm
 IC317.HRCT: Airway and Smoking-Related Lung Disease—A. Bankier, C. Meyer, J. Kanne, E. Donnelly
 
Thursday, May 6
 
8:00 am–9:30 am
 IC401.CTA of the Thorax: Pulmonary Thromboembolic Disease, Arterial and Venous Malformations, Acute Aortic Syndromes and Postoperative Evaluation of the Aorta—L. Washington, S. Bhalla, C. Chiles, K. Birchard
 IC404.Pediatric Large Airway Disease: State of the Art—E. Lee; Pediatric Interstitial Lung Disease: State of the Art—P. Guillerman; Congenital Lungs: Review—C. Carrico
10:00 am–11:30 am
 IC406.Hot Topics in Thoracic Imaging: Radiation Dose, CAD-SPN, PE, Decision Analysis, Dual Source, Dual Energy CT, Functional Imaging—L. Hurwitz, H. MacMahon, J. Vlahos, J. Goldin
12:30 pm–2:00 pm
 IC409.CT and PET/CT: SPN, Lung Cancer and Other Thoracic Malignancies—J. Bruzzi, E. Rohren, J. Ko
3:00 pm–4:30 pm
 IC413.Thoracic PET/CT: Interpretation Predicaments and Future Developments—O. Mawlawi, J. Erasmus, M. Truong, T. Wong
 IC415.Emergency Radiology: MDCT of Thoracic Trauma—R. Novelline
(This course also includes presentations on abdominal trauma.)
 
Friday, May 7
 
8:00 am–9:30 am
 IC501.Radiographs and CT: Back to the Basics (chest imaging)—J. Shepard, A. Rubinowitz, S. Copley, S. Rossi
10:30 am–1:00 pm
 Review Course: Chest Imaging
 Radiographic Signs—G. Abbott
 Congenital Abnormalities—E. Donnelly
 Autoimmune/Idiopathic—D. Manos
 Trauma/Iatrogenic—E. Moore
 Diffuse Lung Disease—A. Sharma
 
 
Education and Competencies
Who Should Attend: Radiologists, radiologists-in-training and other health professionals with an interest in medical education and maintenance of certification.
Goals and Objectives: Upon completion of the education course track, participants should have a better understanding of adult learning principles and be able to incorporate practical tips to create an effective learning environment. Participants will be able to write and edit multiple choice questions and develop self assessment modules. In addition, participants will learn how to implement practice programs that will allow them to meet their competency requirements as part of the maintenance of certification program.
 
Sunday, May 2
 
8:00 am–12:00 noon
 Item-Writing Workshop
 Update on ABR Written Exams and SAMs—G. Becker
 The Role of Objectives in Writing MCQs—B. Wood
 Writing Good MCQs—J. Collins
 Review of Participant and Instructor MCQs—J. Collins
1:30 pm-5:00 pm
 Education Seminar: Effective Feedback
 Introduction—R. Gunderman
 Feedback's Pros and Cons—R. Gunderman
 Feedback 101—B. Wood
 Why We Hate to Evaluate—S. Gay
 Promoting Critical Reflection—S. Chan
 What Shall We Do With All This Feedback?—A. Douglas-Akinwande
 Critical Communications and Difficult Conversations—J. Lewin
 
Monday, May 3
 
10:30 am–12:00 noon
 IC109.ABR Update—G. Becker, J. Crowe, N.R. Dunnick, E. Kazerooni
 SS2.Efficacy, Education and PACS: Policy and Operators--Moderators: E. Fraile-Moreno, B. Richmond; Keynote: D. Channin
 
Wednesday, May 5
 
1:00 pm-2:30 pm
 IC314.Radiation Safety (Vascular and Interventional Radiology)—B. Dixon, K. Ogden, L. Dauer, R. Thornton
4:00 pm–5:30 pm
 IC316.Ethical Issues in the Field of Breast Imaging—P. Kornguth; Medical-Legal—L. Berlin
 
Thursday, May 6
 
3:00 pm–4:30 pm
 IC414.Medical Professionalism—G. Butler; Beyond Substance Abuse: Stress, Burnout, and Depression—S. Brown (2009 Berlin Scholar)
 
Friday, May 7
 
8:00 am–9:30 am
 IC502.Exposure to Low Dose Radiation from Medical Imaging—R. Fazel; Measuring the Quality of Life Effects of Diagnostic Tests—S. Swan
10:00 am–11:30 am
 IC506.Contrast Materials—Critical Update: Contrast Induced Nephropathy—B. Herts; Allergic Reactions to Contrast Material—R. Cohan; Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis—P. Kuo (abdominal imaging)
1:00 pm–2:30 pm
 IC509.Radiation Issues Related to CT Utilization—M. Parker; Strategies to Reduce CT Dose—M. Gunn
 
 
Emergency Radiology
Who Should Attend: Radiologists, radiologists-in-training and other health professionals with an interest in the use of various imaging modalities to confidently diagnose and manage patients with traumatic and/or nontraumatic cardiovascular, abdominal, musculoskeletal, and head and neck emergencies.
Goals and Objectives: Upon completion of the emergency radiology course track, the participants should be able to optimize their protocols for appropriate and efficient management of patients with traumatic and/or nontraumatic cardiovascular, abdominal, musculoskeletal, and head and neck emergencies.
 
Sunday, May 2
 
4:00 pm–5:00 pm
 CC.Stroke: Role of Imaging for Diagnosis of Acute Stroke—N. Beauchamp
 CC.Stroke: Treatment of Acute Stroke—D. Hallam
 
Monday, May 3
 
8:30 am–9:30 am
 CC.Traumatic Brain Injury: When and How to Image and Prediction Criteria—Y. Anzai
 CC.Traumatic Brain Injury: Advanced Imaging Techniques—R. Lee
11:00 am–12:00 noon
 CC.Imaging in Cervical Spine Trauma: Use of CT—S. Mirvis
 CC.Imaging in Cervical Spine Trauma: Use of MRI—A. Flanders
4:00 pm–5:00 pm
 CC.Abdominal Trauma—J. Gross
 CC.Imaging in Acetabular Trauma—A. Wilson
 
Tuesday, May 4
 
7:00 am–7:30 am
 CC.Imaging in Nonaccidental Pediatric Trauma: CNS Injury—Y. Sato
1:00 pm–2:30 pm
 IC208.Acute Bowel-Current Imaging: Bowel Obstruction—W. Thompson; MDCT Techniques and Trauma—R. Thoeni; Small Bowel Ischemia and Obstruction—C. Menias; Diverticulitis and Appendicitis—E. Webb
 
Wednesday, May 5
 
4:00 pm–5:30 pm
 IC320.Pediatric Abdominal Imaging: State of the Art—R. Goodman; Intestinal Obstruction in Children: State of the Art—L. Fenton; Neonatal Abdominal Emergencies: Review—J. Reid
 
Thursday, May 6
 
7:00 am–8:00 am
 Power Hour: Emergency/General Radiology
8:00 am–9:30 am
 IC402.Emergency Radiology: CT Protocols and Techniques: Evolving Concepts in MDCT Imaging of Abdominal Pain—S. Anderson; Imaging the Obese Patient in the Emergency Department—M. Gunn; MDCT in the Emergency Department: Update Your Protocols—A. Sodickson
10:00 am–11:30 am
 SS22.Emergency/General Radiology--Moderators:  K. Klein, M. Bruno; Keynote: M. Bruno
12:30 pm–2:00 pm
 IC410.Emergency Radiology: Simplifying the Diagnosis of Complex Musculoskeletal Injuries: Simplifying Intra-Articular Calcaneus Fractures—O.C. West; Less Common and Sometimes Confusing Injuries In and About the Hip—L. Rogers; Simplifying Radiographic Indicators of Major Ligamentous Injuries of the Knee—J. Yu
3:00 pm–4:30 pm
 IC415.Emergency Radiology: Current Concepts in Thoracic and Abdominal Trauma: MDCT of Thoracic Trauma—R. Novelline; MDCT of Splenic Trauma: New Concepts—K. Shanmuganathan; MDCT of Bowel and Mesenteric Injuries—J. Soto
 
Friday, May 7
 
8:00 am–9:30 am
 IC503.Emergency Radiology: Neuroradiology, Head and Neck Emergencies- Acute Head and Neck Infections—W. Kubal; MDCT of Cranio-Facial Trauma—M. Bernstein; Neck CTA in Trauma—F. Munera
 
 
Gastrointestinal Imaging
Who Should Attend: Radiologists, radiologists-in-training and other health professionals with an interest in the application of the radiologic sciences to the evaluation and treatment of diseases of the gastrointestinal system.
Goals and Objectives: Upon completion of the gastrointestinal imaging course track, the participant should be able to incorporate the proper use of CT, MR and PET/CT in the diagnosis and treatment of adult and pediatric patients with diseases of the liver, bowel, pancreas and colon. The participant should understand an organized approach to interpreting studies for acute gastrointestinal disease, tumor screening, and tumor staging, and should have gained proficiency in recognizing the imaging features and constructing an imaging differential diagnosis for these entities.
 
Monday, May 3
 
1:00 pm–3:00 pm
 SS4.Gastrointestinal Imaging: CT Radiation Dose--Moderators: F. Coakley, R. Mezrich; Keynotes: CT Radaition Risk: A Phantom Menace--R. Mezrich; CT Radiation Risk: A Clear and Present Danger--F. Coakley
1:00 pm–4:30 pm
 CC.Appendicitis—C. Blackmore, J. Rhea
 CC.Imaging of Appendicitis in Pregnancy—D. Katz
 CC.Abdominal Ischemia—I. Kirkpatrick
 CC.Obstruction—M. Staunton
 CC.Abdominal Trauma—J. Gross
4:00 pm–5:30 pm
 IC114.Pancreatic Imaging: Practical Approach to the Cystic Lesion—K. Mortele; Benign Pancreas Disease—M. Federle; Solid Pancreatic Neoplasms—D. Morgan
 
Tuesday, May 4
 
7:00 am–8:00 am
 Power Hour: Abdominal Imaging
7:00 am–10:30 am
 CC.Imaging of the Pediatric Abdomen: Pyloric Stenosis and Malrotation—M. Hernanz-Schulman
 CC.Imaging of the Pediatric Abdomen: Appendicitis/Intussusception—K. Applegate
 CC.Imaging of the Pediatric Abdomen: Abdominal Neoplasms—M. Siegel
8:00 am–9:30 am
 IC201.Navigating CT and MRI of the Liver: MRI Technique and Diffuse Liver Disease—J. Leyendecker; Hepatocellular Tumors—T. Desser; Cholangiocarcinoma—J.K. Han
10:00 am–12:00 noon
 SS10.Gastrointestinal Imaging: Liver--Moderators: A. Qayyum, K. Sandrasegaran; Keynote: State-of-the-Art Imaging of Diffuse Liver Disease--A. Qayyum
1:00 pm–3:00 pm
 IC208.Acute Bowel-Current Imaging: Bowel Obstruction—W. Thompson; MDCT Techniques and Trauma—R. Thoeni; Small Bowel Ischemia and Obstruction—C. Menias; Diverticulitis and Appendicitis—E. Webb
4:00 pm–6:00 pm
 SS15.Gastrointestinal Imaging: Small and Large Bowel--Moderators: C. Santillan, R. Aslam; Keynote: MR and CT Enterography: Indications and Technical Considerations--C. Santillan
 
Wednesday, May 5
 
8:00 am–9:30 am
 IC301.CT Colonography—Technique, Interpretation and the Future: New Strategies for CTC Interpretation—J. Yee; Noncathartic CT Colonography—M. Zalis; State-of-the-Art CTC Technique—D. Kim; CTC Reimbursement and the Future—J. Yee
10:00 am–12:00 noon
 SS18.Gastrointestinal Imaging: Evaluation and Screening for Colorectal Cancer--Moderators: L. Hinshaw, J. Yee; Keynote: Virtual Colonoscopy at the University of Wisconsin: How and Why--L. Hinshaw
4:00 pm–5:30 pm
 IC320.Pediatric Abdominal Imaging: State of the Art—R. Goodman; Intestinal Obstruction in Children: State of the Art—L. Fenton; Neonatal Abdominal Emergencies: Review—J. Reid
 
Thursday, May 6
 
7:30 am–10:00 am
 Review Course: Gastrointestinal Imaging
 Liver—C. Santillan
 Gallbladder/Biliary—B. Yeh
 Pancreas—C. Menias
 Small Bowel—Z.J. Wang
 Colon—H. Zafar
8:00 am–9:30 am
 IC402.Emergency Radiology: CT Protocols and Techniques: Evolving Concepts in MDCT Imaging of Abdominal Pain—S. Anderson; Imaging the Obese Patient in the Emergency Department—M.Gunn; MDCT in the Emergency Department: Update Your Protocols—A. Sodickson
10:00 am–12:00 noon
 SS23.Gastrointestinal Imaging: Pancreaticobiliary--Moderator: J. Han, B. Yeh; Keynotes: Contemporary Imaging of Cystic Pancreatic Lesions--J. Han; Imaging of Biliary Obstruction--B. Yeh
12:30 pm–2:00 pm
 IC408.Beyond the Visceral Organs-The Mesentary and Peritoneum: Peritoneal Spaces: Emphasis on Compartmentalization of the Perihepatic Space—P. Min; Vasculature and Improved Abdominopelvic Diagnosis—B. Yeh; Retroperitoneal Spaces—J. Brink
 IC412.Contrast-Enhanced Ultrasound in Radiology-Where Are We in 2010: Physics and Safety of Bubbles, Instrumentation, Monitoring Angiogenesis, and Future Innovations—P. Burns; The Clinical Role for CEUS in Abdominal/Pelvic Imaging—S. Wilson
3:00 pm–4:30 pm
 IC415.Emergency Radiology: Current Concepts in Thoracic and Abdominal Trauma: MDCT of Thoracic Trauma—R. Novelline; MDCT of Splenic Trauma: New Concepts—K. Shanmuganathan; MDCT of Bowel and Mesenteric Injuries—J. Soto
 
Friday, May 7
 
10:00 am–11:30 am
 IC506.Contrast Materials—Critical Update: Contrast Induced Nephropathy—B. Herts; Allergic Reactions to Contrast Material—R. Cohan; Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis—P. Kuo (abdominal imaging)
 
 
Genitourinary Imaging
Who Should Attend: Radiologists, radiologists-in-training and other health professionals with an interest in the application of the radiologic sciences to the detection and management of diseases affecting the genitourinary system.
Goals and Objectives: Upon completion of the genitourinary imaging course track, the participant should be able to apply current imaging techniques, including ultrasound, CT and MR imaging, to the diagnosis and treatment of diseases in the male and female pelvis. In addition, the participant should have gained proficiency in recognizing the imaging features and constructing an imaging differential diagnosis for various genitourinary diseases.
 
Monday, May 3
 
1:00 pm–4:30 pm
 CC.Appendicitis—C. Blackmore, J. Rhea
 CC.Imaging of Appendicitis in Pregnancy—D. Katz
 CC.Abdominal Ischemia—I. Kirkpatrick
 CC.Obstruction—M. Staunton
 CC.Abdominal Trauma—J. Gross
 
Tuesday, May 4
 
7:00 am–8:00 am
 Power Hour: Abdominal Imaging
7:00 am–10:30 am
 CC.Imaging of the Pediatric Abdomen: Pyloric Stenosis and Malrotation—M. Hernanz-Schulman
 CC.Imaging of the Pediatric Abdomen: Appendicitis/Intussusception—K. Applegate
 CC.Imaging of the Pediatric Abdomen: Abdominal Neoplasms—M. Siegel
 
Wednesday, May 5
 
8:00 am–9:30 am
 IC306.Aortic Stent Grafts: Imaging and Intervention-Thoracic Stent Grafts, Overview of Devices and Cases—R. Hieb; Planning Abdominal Aortic Grafts—M. Neisen; Secondary Interventions: When and How—F. Facchini
1:00 pm–3:00 pm
 IC311.Benign Diseases of the Female Pelvis: Imaging of Infertility: From HSG to MRI—J. Fielding; Urogynecology and Pelvic Floor Imaging—A. Thurmond; Problematic Early Pregnancies—R. Goldstein; The Cystic Ovarian Mass—M. Patel
4:00 pm–5:30 pm/6:00 pm
 IC315.Renal Parenchyma, Vessels and Urothelium: Renal Parenchyma—V. Dogra; GU Vasculature—M. Lockhart; Urothelium—E. Caoili; Renal Neoplasms—Z. Wang
 IC320.Pediatric Abdominal Imaging: State of the Art—R. Goodman; Intestinal Obstruction in Children: State of the Art—L. Fenton; Neonatal Abdominal Emergencies: Review—J. Reid
 
Thursday, May 6
 
8:00 am–9:30 am
 IC402.Emergency Radiology: CT Protocols and Techniques: Evolving Concepts in MDCT Imaging of Abdominal Pain—S. Anderson; Imaging the Obese Patient in the Emergency Department—M. Gunn; MDCT in the Emergency Department: Update Your Protocols—A. Sodickson
12:30 pm–2:00 pm
 IC408.Beyond the Visceral Organs-The Mesentary and Peritoneum: Peritoneal Spaces: Emphasis on Compartmentalization of the Perihepatic Space—P. Min; Vasculature and Improved Abdominopelvic Diagnosis—B. Yeh; Retroperitoneal Spaces—J. Brink
 IC412.Contrast-Enhanced Ultrasound in Radiology-Where Are We in 2010: Physics and Safety of Bubbles, Instrumentation, Monitoring Angiogenesis, and Future Innovations—P. Burns; The Clinical Role for CEUS in Abdominal/Pelvic Imaging—S. Wilson
3:00 pm–4:30 pm/5:00 pm
 IC415.Emergency Radiology: Current Concepts in Thoracic and Abdominal Trauma: MDCT of Thoracic Trauma—R. Novelline; MDCT of Splenic Trauma: New Concepts—K. Shanmuganathan; MDCT of Bowel and Mesenteric Injuries—J. Soto
 IC416.Renal Sonography: Renal Lesions Hiding in Plain Sight—B. Hashimoto; Duplex and Color Doppler of the Kidneys—S. Teefey
 SS25.Genitourinary Imaging: Pelvis
 
Friday, May 7
 
7:30 am–10:00 am
 Review Course: Genitourinary Imaging
 Male Pelvis—D. Casalino
 Kidney/Retroperitoneum—E. Remer
 Female Pelvis—C. Peterson
 Collecting System, Ureter, Bladder—M. Hartman
 Miscellaneous—D. Baumgarten
8:00 am–9:30 am
 IC505.Gynecologic Ultrasound: Update on Ultrasound Evaluation of the Endometrium—U. Hamper; A Practical Approach to Ultrasound Evaluation of Pelvic Masses—L. Scoutt
10:00 am–11:30 am
 IC506.Contrast Materials—Critical Update: Contrast Induced Nephropathy—B. Herts; Allergic Reactions to Contrast Material—R. Cohan; Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis—P. Kuo (abdominal imaging)
 IC508.Pearls and Pitfalls in Obstetric Ultrasound: First Trimester—T. Angtuaco; Second and Third Trimesters Part 1—L. Romine; Second and Third Trimesters Part II—D. Pretorius
1:00 pm–3:00 pm
 SS28.Genitourinary Imaging: Renal/Adrenal
 
 
Musculoskeletal Imaging
Who Should Attend: Radiologists, radiologists-in-training and other health professionals with an interest in the application of the radiologic sciences to the detection and management of diseases affecting the musculoskeletal system.
Goals and Objectives: Upon completion of the musculoskeletal imaging course track, the participant should be able to determine and apply appropriate imaging methods, including ultrasound, MR and PET, to the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the hip, spine, knee, shoulder, joints and soft tissues. In addition, the participant should have gained proficiency in recognizing the imaging features and constructing an imaging differential diagnosis for various musculoskeletal diseases.
 
Sunday, May 2
 
5:00 pm–6:00 pm
 CC.Low Back Pain: When and How Do You Image Back Pain—J. Jarvik
 CC.Low Back Pain: How Do You Treat Low Back Pain—G. Zoarski
 
Monday, May 3
 
11:00 am–12:00 noon
 CC.Imaging in Cervical Spine Trauma: Use of CT—S. Mirvis
 CC.Imaging in Cervical Spine Trauma: Use of MRI—A. Flanders
4:00 pm–6:00 pm
 SS6.Musculoskeletal Imaging: Upper and Lower Extremity Diagnostic Advances--Moderators: C. Roberts, T. Pope; Keynote: total Knee Arthroplasty Componenet Rotation, Importance and Easy Technique for Measurement--C. Roberts
4:30 pm–6:10 pm
 CC.Imaging in Acetabular Trauma—A. Wilson
 CC.Evidence-Based Imaging of Injuries of the Hip: Current Concepts—J. Yu
 CC.Pediatric Musculoskeletal Imaging: Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis and Obesity—R. Restrepo
 CC.Pediatric Musculoskeletal Imaging: Imaging in Scoliosis—G. Khanna
 
Tuesday, May 4
 
8:00 am–9:30 am
 IC203.Rotator Cuff of the Shoulder: Why, How and Where It Fails—D. Resnick, TBD
10:00 am–11:30 am
 IC206.*Lateral Elbow Injuries: MRI--Z. Rosenberg; Other Ligament and Tendon Injuries of the Elbow: MRI--V. Khoury; Ultrasound Evaluation—J. Jacobson
1:00 pm–2:30 pm
 IC209.*Hip Imaging and Sports Hernia—W. Morrison, D. Blankenbaker, I. Omar
4:00 pm–5:30 pm
 IC212.Lesions of the Jaw and Larynx—R. Daffner, A. Lupetin
 
Wednesday, May 5
 
8:00 am–9:30 am
 IC303.MR Imaging of the Knee—M. Recht, C. Glaser
 IC305.Upper Extremity Sports Injuries in Children: State of the Art—N. Chauvin; Painful Topics in Pediatric Orthopedics: Review—M. Dempsey-Robertson; Pediatric Bone Lesions: Review—P. Karakas
10:00 am–11:30 am
 IC307.Arthritis: Basic and Advanced Imaging—D. Flemming, M. Bruno, L. Bancroft
1:00 pm–3:00 pm
 SS19.Musculoskeletal Imaging: Neoplastic, Metabolic and Spine Imaging--Moderators: B. Sabb, S. Smith; Keynote: Imaging of Neoplastic Disease and Mimickers--S. Smith
4:00 pm–5:30 pm
 IC318.Musculoskeletal Tumors and PET Imaging—M. Murphey, J. Peterson
 
Thursday, May 6
 
7:00 am–8:00 am
 Power Hour: Musculoskeletal Imaging
8:00 am–9:30 am
 IC403.Multimodality Imaging of the Shoulder—K. Buckwalter, K. Schreibman
10:30 am–1:00 pm
 Review Course: Musculoskeletal Imaging
 Injuries—D. Blankenbaker
 Funny Looking Bones—K. Davis
 Soft Tissue Tumors—C. Gaskin
 Bone Tumors—N. Safdar
 Arthritis—S. Smith
12:30 pm–2:00 pm
 IC410.Emergency Radiology: Simplifying the Diagnosis of Complex Musculoskeletal Injuries: Simplifying Intra-Articular Calcaneus Fractures—O.C. West; Less Common and Sometimes Confusing Injuries In and About the Hip—L. Rogers; Simplifying Radiographic Indicators of Major Ligamentous Injuries of the Knee—J. Yu
3:00 pm–5:00 pm
 SS26.Musculoskeletal Imaging
 
Friday, May 7
 
10:00 am–12:00 noon
 SS27.Musculoskeletal Imaging: Ultrasound and Interventions--Moderators: W. Morrison, D. Blankenbaker; Keynote: Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Interventions: Moving Beyond Ordinary--D. Blankenbaker
 
 
Neuroradiology
Who Should Attend: Radiologists, radiologists-in-training and other health professionals with an interest in the application of the radiologic sciences to the detection and management of diseases affecting the brain, head, neck, and/or spine in the adult and pediatric patient.
Goals and Objectives: Upon completion of the neuroradiology course track, participants should be able to determine and apply appropriate imaging techniques and recognize imaging features. In addition they should have gained proficiency in constructing an imaging differential diagnosis for various diseases and disorders of the brain, head, neck, and spine.
 
Sunday, May 2
 
4:00 pm–6:00 pm
 CC.Stroke: Role of Imaging for Diagnosis of Acute Stroke—N. Beauchamp
 CC.Stroke: Treatment of Acute Stroke—D. Hallam
 CC.Low Back Pain: When and How Do You Image Back Pain—J. Jarvik
 CC.Low Back Pain: How Do You Treat Low Back Pain—G. Zoarski
 
Monday, May 3
 
7:30 am–9:30 am
 CC.Dementia: Role of MR Imaging for Diagnosis—M. Petrou
 CC.Dementia: Role of PET Imaging for Prognosis—S. Minoshima
 CC.Traumatic Brain Injury: When and How to Image and Prediction Criteria—Y. Anzai
 CC.Traumatic Brain Injury: Advanced Imaging Techniques—R. Lee
10:00 am–12:00 noon
 CC.Nontraumatic Acute Intracerebral Hemorrhage: Diagnostic Work-Up and Algorithm—J. Kim
 CC.Nontraumatic Acute Intracranial Hemorrhage: Treatment of Cerebral AVM—B. Ghodke
 CC.Imaging in Cervical Spine Trauma: Use of CT—S. Mirvis
 CC.Imaging in Cervical Spine Trauma: Use of MRI—A. Flanders
10:30 am–12:00 noon
 IC108.PET/CT in Head and Neck Cancer—R. Subramaniam, E. Rohren
1:00 pm–2:30 pm
 IC112.Optimizing PET/CT Imaging Protocols, PET/CT for Breast Cancer and Dementia—T. Wong, E. Akin, A. Siegel
 
Tuesday, May 4
 
8:00 am–9:30 am
 IC204.*State of the Art Imaging of the Temporal Bone: Pre-and Postoperative Evaluation—R. Harnsberger, T. Larson
10:00 am–11:30 am
 IC207.Differential Diagnosis of Basal Ganglia Lesions—M. Castillo, Z. Rumbolt
1:00 pm–2:30 pm
 IC210.Glands of the Visceral Space: Thyroid and Parathyroid Imaging—Y. Anzai, L. Loevner, D. Shatzkes
4:00 pm–5:30 pm
 IC213.*Bars, Screws, Struts, Cages and Scars: A Review of the Postoperative Spine—J. Ross, T. Naidich
 
Wednesday, May 5
 
8:00 am–9:30 am
 IC304.*Cerebral Venous Imaging: Current Techniques and Diagnostic Pitfalls—J. Leach, T. Abruzzo
10:00 am–11:30 am
 IC308.You’ve Got a Lot of Nerve…Until You Don’t! Perineural Tumor Spread and Patterns of Denervation—L. Ginsberg, W. Smoker
 IC309.Cranial Ultrasound: State of the Art—L. Lowe; Pediatric Spine Imaging: State of the Art—N. Kadom; Pediatric Leukodystrophies: Review—I. Kim
1:00 pm–2:30 pm
 SS20.Neuroradiology: Imaging Strategies and Techniques--Moderators: D. Ganghi; M. Mullins; Keynote: R. Subramaniam
4:00 pm–5:30 pm
 IC319.*Advanced Imaging Techniques for Head and Neck Disease—S. Mukherji, A. Srinivasan
 
Thursday, May 6
 
8:00 am–9:30 am
 SS21.Neuroradiology: Head and Neck--Moderators: K. Salzman, M. Michel; Keynote: J. Hoang
10:00 am–11:30 am
 SS24.Neuroradiology: Imaging and Clinical Outcomes--Moderators: D. Nguyen, P. Kranz
12:30 pm–2:00 pm
 IC411.*Noninvasive Vascular Neuroimaging: Ultrasound, CT Angiography and MR Angiography—J. Gemmete, D. Kim, B. Huang
2:30 pm–5:00 pm
 Review Course: Neuroradiology
 Head and Neck—M. Michel
 Spine—J. Anderson
 Potpourri—C. Glastonbury
 Intracranial Tumors—C.D. Phillips
 Vascula—M. Strother
 
Friday, May 7
 
7:00 am–8:00 am
 Power Hour: Neuroradiology
8:00 am–9:30 am
 IC503.Emergency Radiology: Neuroradiology, Head and Neck Emergencies- Acute Head and Neck Infections—W. Kubal; MDCT of Cranio-Facial Trauma—M. Bernstein; Neck CTA in Trauma—F. Munera
 IC504.*A Basic Review of Brain Tumors and New Entities According to the WHO Classification—K. Salzman
10:00 am–11:30 am
 IC507.Imaging of the Post-Treatment Neck with CT and MRI—C. Glastonbury, D. Williams
1:00 pm–2:30 pm
 IC510.*Imaging of Children and Adults with Epilepsy—N. Salamon, R. Lee
 
 
Nuclear Medicine
Who Should Attend: Radiologists, radiologists-in-training and other health professionals with an interest in the use of nuclear medicine and PET/CT for the assessment of various disorders and for the evaluation and staging of malignant neoplasms.
Goals and Objectives: Upon completion of the nuclear medicine course track, the participant should be able understand the role of PET/CT in a variety of malignancies (thoracic, gastrointestinal, musculoskeletal, breast, head and neck,) and dementia as well as learn new developments in PET/CT and how to optimize protocols. The participant will also learn about several nuclear medicine therapies which are used in clinical practice.
 
Monday, May 3
 
7:00 am–8:00 am
 Power Hour: Nuclear Medicine
8:00 am–9:30 am
 IC103.PET/CT for Solitary Pulmonary Nodule, Lung Cancer, and After Thermal Ablation—S. Nayak, H. Agress, D. Yoo
10:30 am–12:00 noon
 IC106.Breast Nuclear Medicine: PEM and PET—D. Mankoff, G. Mercier
 IC108.PET/CT in Head and Neck Cancer—R. Subramaniam, E. Rohren
1:00 pm–2:30 pm
 IC112.Optimizing PET/CT Imaging Protocols, PET/CT for Breast Cancer and Dementia—T. Wong, E. Akin, A. Siegel
4:00 pm–6:00 pm
 SS7.Nuclear Medicine--Moderators: D. Yoo, T. Wong; Keynote: H. Jacene
 
Tuesday, May 4
 
8:00 am–9:30 am
 IC205.Nuclear Medicine Therapies for Cancer: Radioimmunotherapy, Micro-spheres Therapy and Radioiodine Therapy—A. Sheikh, H. Jacene, S. Goetze
1:00 pm–3:30 pm
 Review Course: Nuclear Medicine
 PET/CT—D. Yoo
 Endocrine—E. Akin
 Gastrointestinal—H. Jacene
 Pediatrics—T. Wong
 Skeletal—C. Rajadhyaksha
 
Wednesday, May 5
 
4:00 pm–5:30 pm
 IC318.Musculoskeletal Tumors and PET Imaging—M. Murphey, J. Peterson
 
Thursday, May 6
 
12:30 pm–2:00 pm
 IC409.CT and PET/CT: SPN, Lung Cancer and Other Thoracic Malignancies—J. Bruzzi, E. Rohren, J. Ko
3:00 pm–4:30 pm
 IC413.Thoracic PET/CT: Interpretation Predicaments and Future Developments—O. Mawlawi, E. Marom, M. Truong, T. Wong
 
 
Pediatric Imaging
Who Should Attend: Radiologists, radiologists-in-training and other health professionals with an interest in the application of the radiologic sciences to the evaluation and treatment of diseases of infants, children and adolescents.
Goals and Objectives: Upon completion of the pediatric imaging course track, the participant should be able to safely and effectively incorporate the use of various imaging modalities in the diagnosis and treatment of pediatric patients. In addition, the participant should have gained proficiency in recognizing the imaging features and constructing an imaging differential diagnosis for various diseases and disorders affecting the pediatric populations.
 
Sunday, May 2
 
2:30 pm–3:30 pm
 CC.Imaging of the Pediatric Chest: Chest Infection—S. Westra
 CC.Imaging of the Pediatric Chest: Mediastinal Nonvascular Masses—E. Lee
 CC.Imaging of the Pediatric Chest: Vascular Rings, Slings, Trach Rings—R. Krishnamurthy
 
Monday, May 3
 
5:30 pm–6:10 pm
 CC.Pediatric Musculoskeletal Imaging: Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis and Obesity—R. Restrepo
 CC.Pediatric Musculoskeletal Imaging: Imaging in Scoliosis—G. Khanna
 
Tuesday, May 4
 
7:00 am–10:30 am
 CC.Imaging in Nonaccidental Pediatric Trauma: CNS Injury—Y. Sato
 CC.Imaging of Child Abuse: Non-CNS Injury—K. Applegate
 CC.Imaging of the Pediatric Abdomen: Pyloric Stenosis and Malrotation—M. Hernanz-Schulman
 CC.Imaging of the Pediatric Abdomen: Appendicitis/Intussusception—K. Applegate
 CC.Imaging of the Pediatric Abdomen: Abdominal Neoplasms—M. Siegel
4:00 pm–6:00 pm
 SS16.Pediatric Imaging--Moderators: E. Lee, T. Huisman; Keynote: Advanced MRI of the Pediatric Brain: Why?--T. Huisman
 
Wednesday, May 5
 
7:00 am–8:00 am
 Power Hour: Pediatric Imaging--Moderator:  T. Huisman
8:00 am–9:30 am
 IC305.Upper Extremity Sports Injuries in Children: State of the Art—N. Chauvin; Painful Topics in Pediatric Orthopedics: Review—M. Dempsey-Robertson; Pediatric Bone Lesions: Review—P. Karakas
10:00 am–11:30 am
 IC309.Cranial Ultrasound: State of the Art—L. Lowe; Pediatric Spine Imaging: State of the Art—N. Kadom; Pediatric Leukodystrophies: Review—I. Kim
1:00 pm–3:30 pm
 Review Course: Pediatric Imaging
 Chest/Pulmonary—E. Lee
 Musculoskeletal—E. Mann
 Abdominal—S. Anupindi
 Neurology—D. Rivard
 Genitourinary—S. Diperna
4:00 pm–5:30 pm
 IC320.Pediatric Abdominal Imaging: State of the Art—R. Goodman; Intestinal Obstruction in Children: State of the Art—L. Fenton; Neonatal Abdominal Emergencies: Review—J. Reid
 
Thursday, May 6
 
8:00 am–9:30 am
 IC404.Pediatric Large Airway Disease: State of the Art—E. Lee; Pediatric Interstitial Lung Disease: State of the Art—P. Guillerman; Congenital Lungs: Review—C. Carrico
 
Friday, May 7
 
1:00 pm–2:30 pm
 IC510.Imaging of Children and Adults with Epilepsy—N. Salamon, R. Lee
 
 
Ultrasound
Who Should Attend: Radiologists, radiologists-in-training and other health professionals with an interest in the application of ultrasound to diagnose abdominal, vascular, obstetric, gynecologic, musculoskeletal, and neurological diseases and disorders in both the adult and pediatric patient.
Goals and Objectives: Upon completion of the ultrasound imaging course track, the participant should be able to incorporate the proper use of ultrasound in the diagnosis and treatment of adult and pediatric patients with diseases or disorders in the pelvis, abdomen, head and neck, breast, musculoskeletal system and vascular system. In addition, the participant should have gained proficiency in recognizing the imaging features of ultrasound and constructing an imaging differential diagnosis for diseases effectively imaged by ultrasound.
 
Tuesday, May 4
 
10:00 am–11:30 am
 IC206.MRI and Ultrasound of Elbow Injuries—J. Jacobson, Z.S. Rosenberg, V. Khoury
 
Thursday, May 6
 
12:30 pm–2:00 pm
 IC412.*Contrast-Enhanced Ultrasound in Radiology-Where Are We in 2010: Physics and Safety of Bubbles, Instrumentation, Monitoring Angiogenesis, and Future Innovations—P. Burns; The Clinical Role for CEUS in Abdominal/Pelvic Imaging—S. Wilson
3:00 pm–4:30 pm
 IC416.Renal Sonography: Renal Lesions Hiding in Plain Sight—B. Hashimoto; Duplex and Color Doppler of the Kidneys—S. Teefey
 
Friday, May 7
 
7:00 am–8:00 am
 Power Hour: Ultrasound
8:00 am–9:30 am
 IC505.Gynecologic Ultrasound: Update on Ultrasound Evaluation of the Endometrium—U. Hamper; A Practical Approach to Ultrasound Evaluation of Pelvic Masses—L. Scoutt
10:00 am–11:30 am
 IC508.Pearls and Pitfalls in Obstetric Ultrasound: First Trimester—T. Angtuaco; Second and Third Trimesters Part 1—L. Romine; Second and Third Trimesters Part II—D. Pretorius
2:00 pm–4:30 pm
 Review Course: Ultrasound
 Obstetrics—B. Hertzberg
 Gynecology—O. Baltarowich
 Abdomen—U. Hamper
 Small Part—D. Rubens
 Vascular—L. Scoutt
 
 
Vascular and Interventional Radiology
Who Should Attend: Radiologists, radiologists-in-training and other health professionals with an interest in the application of the radiologic sciences to the evaluation of patients with vascular and nonvascular diseases amenable to treatment through interventional radiology techniques and procedures.
Goals and Objectives: Upon completion of the vascular and interventional radiology course track, the participant should be able to utilize currently available interventional techniques, including abscess drainage, ablation, embolization and pain management techniques, for both vascular and nonvascular indications.
 
Sunday, May 2
 
12:10 pm–12:30 pm
 CC.Imaging of Aortic Aneurysms: Surgical vs. Endovascular Treatment—P. Cronin
3:10 pm–3:30 pm
 CC.Imaging of the Pediatric Chest: Vascular Rings, Slings, Trach Rings—R. Krishnamurthy
4:30 pm–5:00 pm
 CC.Stroke: Treatment of Acute Stroke—D. Hallam
5:30 pm–6:00 pm
 CC.Low Back Pain: How Do You Treat Low Back Pain—G. Zoarski
 
Monday, May 3
 
8:00 am–9:30 am
 IC105.Thromboembolic Axis of Evil: DVT, PE and IVC Filters—T. Burdick, T. Kooy, L. Findeiss
10:30 am–11:00 am
 CC.Nontraumatic Acute Intracranial Hemorrhage: Treatment of Cerebral AVM—B. Ghodke
10:30 am–12:00 noon
 IC110.Pulmonary Interventions: AVMs and Bronchial Artery Embolization; Diagnosis—A. Funaki; Pulmonary Embolization—C. Burke; Bronchial Embolization—B. Funaki
1:00 pm–2:30 pm
 SS5.Vascular and Interventional Radiology--Moderators: T. Carrillo, M.G. Knuttinen; Keynote: Endovascular Management of Massive Pulmonary Embolism--C. Owens
4:00 pm–5:30 pm
 IC117.Interventional Radiology for the Diagnostic Radiologist—C. Ray, A. Nemcek, K. Kondo
 
Tuesday, May 4
 
7:00 am–8:00 am
 Power Hour: Vascular and Interventional Radiology
10:00 am–11:30 am
 SS11.

Vascular and Interventional Radiology--Moderators: J. Lorenz; Keynote: Hepatic Chemoembolization: Is it Time for a Paradigm Change?--C. Ray

1:00 pm–2:30 pm
 SS14.Vascular and Interventional Radiology--Moderators: U. Pua; Keynote: Minimally Invasive Management of Neuroendoctrine Hepatic Metastases--D. Madoff
4:00 pm–5:30 pm
 IC214.Management of Challenging Cases in Interventional Liver Oncology: A Case-Based Approach—D. Madoff, R. Murthy, S. Rose
 
Wednesday, May 5
 
8:00 am–9:30 am
 IC304.Cerebral Venous Imaging: Current Techniques and Diagnostic Pitfalls—J. Leach, T. Abruzzo
 IC306.

Aortic Stent Grafts: Imaging and Intervention-Thoracic Stent Grafts, Overview of Devices and Cases—R. Hieb; Secondary Interventions—M. Neisen; Planning Abdominal Aortic Grafts—F. Facchini

Aortic Stent Grafts: Imaging and Intervention-Thoracic Stent Grafts, Overview of Devices and Cases—; Secondary Interventions—; Planning Abdominal Aortic Grafts—
10:00 am–11:30 am
 IC310.Vertebroplasty: The Beginner’s Course—S. Tutton, J. Hirsch, J. Lippert
1:00 pm–2:30 pm
 IC314.Radiation Safety (Vascular and Interventional Radiology)—B. Dixon, K. Ogden, L. Dauer, R. Thornton
4:00 pm–6:30 pm
 Review Course: Vascular and Interventional Radiology
 Arterial Diagnosis—B. Funaki
 Arterial Therapy—S. Zangan
 Venous Interventions—C. Ray
 Nonvascular Interventions—M.G. Knuttinen
 Interventional Oncology—A. Nemcek
 
Thursday, May 6
 
8:00 am–9:30 am
 IC405.Pharmacology in Interventional Radiology: Sedation and Analgesia Primer, Anti-Coagulation and Anti-Platelet Therapy and Antibiotics, etc.—H. Ferral, P. Gamboa, J. Lopera
12:30 pm–2:00 pm
 IC411.Noninvasive Vascular Neuroimaging: Ultrasound, CT Angiography and MR Angiography—J. Gemmete, D. Kim, B. Huang