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Concurrent C75M300

Map the Plaque: The Future of Cardiology with Coronary CTA

Facilitator(s): Kristen L Luttenberger, MSN, APN, RN, CCRN-CMC, PCCN

Contact Hours 1.25
CERP A 1.25
San Diego Conference
Date Tuesday 5/19/2026
Time 1:00 PM - 2:15 PM PT

Session Summary

The American Heart Association (AHA) and American College of Cardiology (ACC) recommend coronary computed tomography angiography (CCTA) as a noninvasive test for patients with acute or stable chest pain, especially those at intermediate risk. CCTA holds a Class 1, Level A recommendation for excluding atherosclerotic plaque and obstructive coronary artery disease. This session highlights CCTA’s advantages in visualizing coronary anatomy, analyzing plaque and comparing its effectiveness to other noninvasive tests.

Objectives

  • Analyze the CCTA roadmap of the coronary arteries to diagnose coronary lesions’ location and severity.
  • Discuss the benefits of CCTA over other noninvasive cardiac testing.
  • Evaluate case studies where CCTA is utilized and shows benefit.
Topics Cardiovascular
Role Staff

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Continuing Education Disclosure Statement

Successful Completion

Learners must complete the entire activity and the associated evaluation to be awarded contact hours AND read Implicit Bias impacts patient outcomes. No partial credit will be awarded.

Accreditation

The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider number CEP 1036, for 1.25 contact hours.

Disclosure

Any relevant relationship between an ineligible company and an individual with the ability to influence clinical content will be identified by the Nurse Planner within the activity. Any relevant relationship between an ineligible company and an individual with the ability to influence clinical content has been mitigated.

Accreditation refers to recognition of continuing education only and does not imply AACN, ANCC, or CBRN approval or endorsement of any commercial products discussed or displayed in conjunction with this educational activity.

Activities with pharmacology hours are to assist the APRN in fulfilling the pharmacotherapeutic education requirements for licensure and certification renewals.

Activities meet the standards for most states that require mandatory continuing education for license and/or certification renewal. AACN recommends consulting with your own state board of nursing or credentialing organization before submitting your certificate of completion. 

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