This is a self-assessment CME activity in online format consisting of 30 multiple-choice questions. Each question includes an answer rationale and references for further studying. This module will be updated every 3 years. It is designed for practitioners who are performing nuclear imaging studies and want to increase their competence for certification, recertification or general practice improvement.

This activity is designed for nuclear cardiology physicians.

Upon completion of this module, learner will be able to:
• Explain the role of viability assessment in risk stratification and selection of appropriate patients for revascularization and apply this understanding to the selection of appropriate patients for viability assessment
• Recognize the strengths and weaknesses of FDG PET, thallium SPECT and technetium 99m tracer SPECT for viability assessment
• Identify the appropriate preparation of patients nuclear viability assessment
• Discuss the relationships between nuclear imaging based assessments of viability and other modalities such as echocardiography and MRI

The overall goal of this activity is to provide a comprehensive review of nuclear cardiology imaging procedures and best practices and increase physicians’ competence and performance in their ability to improve cardiovascular disease outcomes.

Release Date: December 31, 2021
Expiration Date: December 31, 2024