Purpose/ Objective

Coarctation of the aorta is one form of congenital heart disease where standard non-invasive imaging techniques such as transthoracic echocardiography may not be able to fully characterize the underlying anatomy and presence of associated lesions. This is particularly true in older or larger patients, and in those patients who have undergone prior coarctation repair, whether if by surgical or transcatheter approaches.  When performed with attention to certain details, and using some novel techniques, CMR can improve the clinician’s understanding of the anatomy and resultant physiology in patients with coarctation of the aorta both prior to and following surgical repair. Following this activity, learns will understand the role of CMR in the management of coarctation of aorta, about novel CMR techniques for assessing coarctation of aorta, and will be able to discuss protocol for a CMR exam in coarctation of aorta.

Accreditation Statement

The Society for Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance (SCMR) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Credit Designation Statement

The Society for Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance (SCMR) designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit (s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Instructions for Claiming CME

• Attend the sessions in full for which credit is sought
• Complete the post-activity evaluation
• A certificate of completion will be available once the evaluation is submitted

Financial Disclosures

The planners and faculty for this activity did not have any relevant relationships to disclose.

Disclosure of Commercial Support

SCMR received no funding to support this activity.

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