Coronary Artery Calcium: Scanning the Evidence
Grand rounds objectives:
Upon completion of this program, attendees should be able to:
- Describe the pathophysiology of coronary calcium and the evidence supporting CAC for cardiovascular risk stratification in primary prevention.
- Evaluate the critiques and limitations of CAC scoring — including the gap between risk prediction and outcomes benefit.
- Assess future directions of CAC and the role of opportunistic detection of coronary calcium on non-gated CT.
accreditation for cardiovascular grand rounds
The University of Washington School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The University of Washington School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 36.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.
Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. (Each session is 1.0 credit)
To request disability accommodation, contact the Office of the Disability Services Office at least ten days in advance of the event at 206-543-6450 (voice), 206-543-6452 (TTY), 206-685-7264 (FAX), dso@uw.edu
The members of the Grand Rounds Committee have no disclosures relevant to this series
Cardiology Fellow
University of Washington