Radiology CME

Thoracic Trauma CT: Part 1 (Aorta)

Written by Benjamin W. Strong, MD | July 29, 2025

0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

Cost: Free

Expires: 12/31/2028


Course Overview

A collection of thoracic CT cases demonstrating a variety of thoracic injuries.

Learning Objectives


  1. Learn the importance of aortic evaluation in trauma imaging.
  2. Understand the implications of microembolic phenomena in the solid abdominal organs in cases of thoracic trauma.
  3. Learn the specific potential diagnoses associated with retrograde renal contrast opacification.

 
For New Users

If you haven't accessed the vRad Radiology Education platform before, you will be prompted to complete a one-time registration process which allows you to access this course, and all other free CME courses vRad offers.

Audience and Claiming Credit

This course has been designed for radiologists. A certificate awarding credit will be issued to participants who have reviewed the entire presentation and correctly answered the post-test question.

Accreditation Statement

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the Minnesota Medical Association and vRad Radiology Education. The Minnesota Medical Association (MMA) is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The Minnesota Medical Association designated this online course review for a maximum of 0.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

 

 

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Jointly provided by the Minnesota Medical Association and vRad Radiology Education
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