Diagnostic Imaging Update Banff _ Body 2024

This course is designed to provide the tools for participants to enhance interpretation skills utilizing the latest imaging technologies. Lectures and cases will cover evidence-based practice techniques and protocols for improved diagnostic accuracy in multiple applications.At the conclusion of this activity, participants should be able to:

• Use contemporary imaging techniques and protocols in abdominal imaging to accurately diagnose, stage and manage diseases
• Outline CT protocols and techniques in thoracic and cardiovascualr imaging for improved clinical diagnosis of diseases
• Develop differential diagnosis that relates to the pertinent imaging and clinically relevant findings for each of the cases covered in this course
• Outline the fundamentals of the latest advanced techniques in MRI and CT including their current roles and limitations in clinical practice
• Integrate information presented in this course into efforts to improve the imaging skills of the participants
• Optimize fetal and pediatric imaging methods