Special Focus Session
SF 4 - CT-derived fractional flow reserve: hope or hype in cardiac imaging?
Lectures
SF 4 - CT-derived fractional flow reserve: available techniques and current clinical evidence
20:26G. Pontone, Milan / Italy
Learning Objectives
1. To learn about different solutions of FFRct.
2. To learn how FFRct can improve diagnostic accuracy.
3. To learn how the integration of FFRct in the diagnostic pathway is cost effective.
SF 4 - Fractional flow reserve: an introduction
23:22R. Budde, Rotterdam / Netherlands
Learning Objectives
1. To explain the basic concept of fractional flow reserve in coronary arteries.
2. To review the available techniques for CT-derived fractional flow reserve.
3. To discuss how CT-derived fractional flow reserve is done in clinical practice.
SF 4 - CT and MRI perfusion: how do they compare?
18:59F. Bamberg, Freiburg / Germany
Learning Objectives
1. To learn about the technical background of CT and MRI-based perfusion imaging.
2. To understand the differences in imaging protocols between the two approaches.
3. To become familiar with the current level of scientific evidence on the value of CT and MRI-based perfusion imaging.
2. To review the available techniques for CT-derived fractional flow reserve.
3. To discuss how CT-derived fractional flow reserve is done in clinical practice.
2. To learn how FFRct can improve diagnostic accuracy.
3. To learn how the integration of FFRct in the diagnostic pathway is cost effective.
2. To understand the differences in imaging protocols between the two approaches.
3. To become familiar with the current level of scientific evidence on the value of CT and MRI-based perfusion imaging.