Course Description

Part 6 of a comprehensive 9 part lecture series on the concepts of magnetic resonance imaging. Topics include: SNR, k-space, gradients, pulse sequences, relaxation and image contrast, imaging options, artifacts, advanced concepts, and high-field MRI.

Learning Objectives

After participating in this activity, learners should be able to:

  • Describe the basic contrast mechanisms in MRI
  • Under the relationship between various MR parameters and the resulting image contrast

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Course curriculum

  • 1

    Physics of MRI 6- Imaging Options

    • Video - Physics of MRI 6: Imaging Options

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    • Basic Principles of MR

    • Components of an MR Scanner

    • SNR and k-space

    • Physics and its Application

    • Technique and Methods

    • Image Resolution- Pixel and Voxel Size

    • SNR Versus CNR

    • Field of View (FOV)

    • Imaging Basics- k Space, Raw Data, Image Data

    • Spatial Saturation

    • Imaging Basics- Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR)

    • Field of View- Rectangular

    • Fat Suppression Spectral Saturation

    • Water Excitation, Fat Excitation

    • Flip Angle, TR, MT, and Field Strength (in 3D TOF MRA)
  • 2

    Assessment

    • Feedback Survey

    • Quiz
  • 3

    Resources

    • Thieme Medical Publishers

    • Q&A Forum

  • $999.00

    $999.00CE - ARRT Category A/A+ Credit

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