Description
Overview
The ARRS Basic Chest Imaging 2019 (CME VIDEOS) course provides a comprehensive review of fundamental topics in thoracic imaging, an important and rapidly advancing subspecialty within radiology and pulmonology. This course covers critical aspects such as imaging of airways, atelectasis, infections in immunocompromised hosts, pulmonary nodule management, and pulmonary embolism detection using CT pulmonary angiogram.
On-demand radiology education — accessible anytime, anywhere.
Agenda
This course is organized into modules featuring lectures that enhance understanding of key imaging findings, diagnostic strategies, and current management approaches in chest imaging.
- Spectrum of Atelectasis on Chest Radiographs and CT — J. Czum
- Imaging of Infections in Immunocompromised Hosts — R. Madan
- Management of Solid Pulmonary Nodules: Characterization and Update — J. Ko
- Adenocarcinoma and the Subsolid Nodule: Current Concepts — J. Ko
- Nodular Pattern on Chest CT — D. Manos
- Pulmonary Embolism: Beyond Filling Defects—Technique, Pitfalls, Misdiagnosis, and Overdiagnosis — L. Haramati
- Imaging of Airways — M. Hammer
Learning Outcomes and Lectures
After completing this course, learners should be able to:
- Recognize anatomic appearances of atelectasis, differentiate among etiologies, and describe imaging signs
- Discuss imaging appearance and differential diagnosis of infectious and noninfectious causes of airspace disease in immunosuppressed patients
- Discuss key factors in nodule management, management approach focusing on current guidelines, and pitfalls
- Review the spectrum of adenocarcinoma, correlation of CT with pathology, and impact on subsolid nodule management
- Discuss patterns of multiple small nodules, anatomic basis for pattern-based approach, strategies for diagnosis, common causes, and more rare considerations
- Recognize challenges related to pulmonary embolism diagnosis with CT pulmonary angiogram, identify solutions, and evaluate the problem of overdiagnosis
- Review the imaging of large and small airways, protocols, tracheal and bronchial tumors, and tracheomalacia and bronchiectasis
Speakers
- J. Czum
- R. Madan
- J. Ko
- D. Manos
- L. Haramati
- M. Hammer
Target Audience
This course is designed for radiologists, pulmonologists, internal medicine physicians, and other healthcare professionals seeking to strengthen foundational skills and knowledge in chest imaging, with a focus on practical, clinically relevant applications.
Why This Topic Matters
ARRS Basic Chest Imaging 2019 (CME VIDEOS) addresses essential thoracic imaging concepts that are directly applicable in radiology and pulmonology practice. Strengthening expertise in these areas supports improved diagnostic confidence in managing pulmonary diseases.
Available through MedHub Central, this course facilitates accessible learning to reinforce knowledge and keep pace with advances in chest imaging techniques and clinical guidelines.
