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Dimensions: A Journey in CTA, The Use of Contrast in CT Angiography, is an exciting new series being presented through Applied Radiology through an unrestricted educational grant from GE Healthcare. The goal of this educational series is to update you on various uses of contrast in CT Angiography procedures. Each of the 4 CDs and the 2 webcasts will include up to an hour of Category I CME credit. Each of the CME-accredited webcasts feature additional case studies and discussion from our distinguished panel of participants. The web casts are available in archived form after their orignal presentation.

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6/9/2004 -	The use of contrast media in cardiac CT By: Christoph R. Becker, MD
	Contrast enhancement in the evaluation of thoracic disease By: David P. Naidich, MD
3/31/2004 -	Overview of CT angiography By: Elliot K. Fishman, MD
	CTA of the abdominal aorta and extremity circulation By: W. Dennis Foley, MD

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