NTI Recorded Session NTI24305

And The Beat Goes On: Understanding Cardiac Diagnostic Imaging Studies

Author(s): Young Elaine A

Contact Hours 1.15

CERP A 1.15

Expires Dec 31, 2026

Topics: Cardiovascular

Population: Adult

Role: Staff

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Activity Summary

Required reading for all learners: Implicit Bias impacts patient outcomes

This intermediate-level interactive session provides vital information on cardiac imaging studies. Tests discussed include stress echocardiogram, stress myocardial perfusion imaging, positron emission tomography (PET) myocardial perfusion stress test and dobutamine stress tests. Imaging studies discussed include transthoracic echocardiogram, cardiac computed tomography (CT) angiogram, cardiac magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) angiogram and coronary artery calcium scoring.

Objectives

  • Identify the indications and principles behind the following stress tests: Stress Echocardiogram, SPECT Myocardial Perfusion Imaging Stress Tests (Treadmill and Chemical), and Positron Emission Tomography (PET).
  • Explain the indications and principles for the following imaging studies: Computed Tomography Angiogram (CTA), Computed Tomography (CT) Calcium Score Test and a Magnetic Resonance Imaging Test.
  • Describe the indications, patient preparation and procedural steps involved in performing a transesophageal echocardiogram (TEE) and an Echocardiogram Bubble Study.

Continuing Education Disclosure Statement

Criteria for Awarding Contact Hours

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

Accreditation

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 {contactHours} contact hours.

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The Nurse Planner has determined that no individuals with the ability to control content of this activity have relevant relationships with ineligible companies.

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

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