RYE, NY, Nov. 20, 2006 /PRNewswire/ -- The Institute for Advanced Medical Education (IAME), in joint sponsorship with the Society for Cardiovascular Computed Tomography (SCCT) and co-sponsorship with the American College of Cardiology Foundation (ACCF), is presenting the first "Cardiovascular CT in New York" symposium December 6-7. The New York Academy of Medicine will serve as the setting for this landmark holiday season conference on the newest applications of advanced computed tomography (CT) imaging in cardiology.

The symposium is co-chaired by Michael Poon, MD, Director of Cardiovascular Medicine and Integrated Imaging at Cabrini Medical Center, New York City and president-elect of the SCCT and Stephan Achenbach, MD, Associate Professor of Internal Medicine at the University of Erlangen-Nuremberg in Erlangen, Germany and president of the SCCT. The distinguished faculty includes notable cardiologist Arthur Agatston, MD, of Miami, FL, author of "The South Beach Diet," whose topic will be "Coronary Calcium and CAD Prevention."

"Cardiac CT is the latest and most exciting addition to cardiovascular non-invasive imaging," said Dr. Poon. "This symposium gathers some of the world's leading experts in the field of cardiac CT and will give attendees a most up-to-date and comprehensive overview of all important topics of today's cardiac CT."

An Exhibit Hall featuring every leading manufacturer of CT scanners and imaging workstations will afford participants the opportunity to preview the latest in imaging technology. For more information on the symposium and sponsorship opportunities, contact Kerry Christensen at (914) 921-5700.

About IAME

The Institute for Advanced Medical Education was established in 1992 and provides continuing medical education to physicians, nurses and allied health professionals in the form of live events, multimedia and print programs. IAME is the nation's leading provider of CME in diagnostic imaging in addition to offering innovative programs in neurology, gastroenterology, women's health and cardiovascular medicine. IAME is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME).

Please visit the SCCT at www.scct.org, or the ACCF at www.acc.org for more information about these organizations.

Media contact: Lisa McDonnell, IAME, 914-921-5700, lmcdonnell@iame.com
Exhibitor contact: Kerry Christensen, IAME, 914-921-5700