Course Description
This course will cover the development of technical protocols
for performing body MRI and MR angiography for a variety of indications,
using MRI for comprehensive or focused diagnosis or as a primary or
problem solving method. A rationale for the selection of
appropriate pulse sequences will be provided, including the specific
details pertinent to the evaluation of conditions affecting the liver,
kidneys, adrenal glands, pancreas, biliary structures, chest, breast,
vascular system and pelvis. The pathological conditions that are
most effectively studied with MR imaging will be detailed. The use
of rapid imaging obtained during suspended respiration will be
emphasized when appropriate. Throughout, new applications that can
currently be adapted to expand and extend a clinical practice will be
emphasized.
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Audience
Description:
 Physicians involved in supervising and
interpreting clinical MRI and MRI;
Specialists in MRI who want to
incorporate new innovative body MRI and MRA applications in their
practice;
Those involved primarily with
neurological or musculoskeletal applications who need to improve their
understanding of body applications.
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Educational Objectives:
Upon completion of this course,
participants should be able to
Evaluate and recommend pulse sequence strategies that
will optimize body MR imaging and MR angiography;
Describe cost-effective indications for MR imaging
throughout the body;
Evaluate new pulse sequences based on existing knowledge
of MRI techniques, allowing continuous improvement of body MRI and MRA protocols;
Implement modern MR applications for diagnosing chest,
abdomen, pelvic, and vascular diseases;
Incorporate into their practices recent developments for
MR imaging of the pancreas and biliary tract, including MR cholangiopancreatography, and
for comprehensive evaluation of the kidneys;
Diagnose abdominal vascular disease using
state-of-the-art MR angiographic techniques;
Identify new diagnostic opportunities in MR body
imaging. |
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