Brett Elicker, MD - The Importance of Early Recognition of Interstitial Lung Diseases: Practical Strategies for the Radiologist

Go online to PeerView.com/XTM860 to view the activity, download slides and practice aids, and complete the post-test to earn credit. In this activity, experts in interstitial lung diseases discuss the signs and symptoms of ILDs, including IPF, SSc-ILD, and CF-ILD; how to interpret radiographic patterns on HRCT to facilitate an accurate diagnosis; and the importance of the multidisciplinary team. Upon completion of this activity, participants should be better able to: Describe signs and symptoms of ILDs, including IPF, SSc-ILD, and CF-ILD, that would warrant further evaluation, Interpret radiographic patterns on HRCT to facilitate the differential diagnosis of ILDs, including IPF, SSc-ILD, and CF-ILD, Discuss the use of HRCT to monitor disease progression in patients with ILD, Employ collaborative approaches as part of a multidisciplinary team to diagnose ILDs, including IPF, SSc-ILD, and CF-ILD.