Iodine Density Measurement on Dual-Layer Spectral CT


Peer-reviewed articles from American Journal of Roentgenology (AJR). This activity offers AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ following completion of an online test.


Target Audience:
The target audience for this activity is readers of the AJR and radiologists at all training levels with an interest in cardiopulmonary imaging.

Statement of Need:
AJR articles fulfill educational needs at all practice levels by addressing new research and studies, reviewing standards of care and addressing clinical practice and educational needs. Needs sources for the AJR include clinical practice guidelines, peer-reviewed literature, and expert defined needs.

Goals and Objectives:
After completing the material in this article, the learner should be able to:
  1. Review the basic principles of DECT and dual-layer spectral CT; and
  2. Describe the impact of DECT parameters on iodine density and relative measurement error (RME) in a phantom study.


Disclosure of Commercial Interest:
  • B. Carter has nothing to disclose.


Member Price:
Free
NonMember Price:
$40.00

Accreditation Statement
The American Roentgen Ray Society (ARRS) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education activities for physicians.

Designation Statement
The ARRS designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

The American Medical Association has determined that physicians not licensed in the US who participate in this CME activity are eligible for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™.

The American Roentgen Ray Society (ARRS) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The ARRS designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ and 1 American Board of Radiology©, MOC Part II, Self-Assessment CME (SA-CME.) Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.



Date of issuance: September 21, 2018
Date of expiration: September 20, 2024
Estimated time to complete the activity: 1 hour(s)