Nuclear Cardiology Knowledge Self-Assessment Program (NCKSAP): Cardiac Amyloidosis, 1st Edition

Nuclear Cardiology Knowledge Self-Assessment Program (NCKSAP): Cardiac Amyloidosis, 1st Edition is organized by American Society of Nuclear Cardiology (ASNC).

Release Date: March 1, 2023
Expiration Date: February 28, 2026

Course Overview:
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.

Learner Objectives:
Upon completion of this module, the learner will be able to:

• Describe cardiac amyloidosis subtypes and identify symptoms, associated clinical conditions, and typical non-nuclear imaging features.
• Identify appropriate clinical scenarios for the use of Tc99m-PYP/DPD/HMDP imaging in cardiac amyloidosis.
• Apply appropriate Tc99m-PYP/DPD/HMDP, I123-MIBG, and SPECT/PET amyloid binding tracer standardized imaging techniques to optimize assessment of cardiac amyloidosis.
• Interpret and communicate diagnostic and prognostic findings on Tc99m-PYP/DPD/HMDP, I123-MIBG, and SPECT/PET amyloid binding tracers in the assessment of cardiac amyloidosis.

Overall Goal:
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.