Course Description

Part 8 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 principles of MR spectroscopy
  • Understand safety issues in MRI
  • Become familiar with the SSFP pulse sequence
  • Understand basic concepts behind parallel imaging
  • Understand basic concepts behind diffusion MRI

Medlantis eLearning

Course curriculum

  • 1

    Physics of MRI 8: Advanced Concepts - Part 1a

  • 2

    Physics of MRI 8- Advanced Concepts - Part 1b

    • Video - Physics of MRI 8: Advanced Concepts - Part 1b

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    • SAR Basics

    • Increased SAR at High Field

    • SAR Guidelines

    • SAR Monitoring and Management

    • SAR Reduction (mSENSE)

    • SAR Reduction (GRAPPA)

    • SAR Reduction (Hyperechoes)

    • SAR Reduction (SPACE)

    • SAR Reduction (VERSE)

    • Cardiac Function with CINE SSFP

    • Specific Absorption Rate (SAR)

    • Balanced Steady-State Free Precession (b-SSFP)

    • MR Safety- Gradient Magnetic and Radiofrequency Fields

    • Artifacts- Metal
  • 3

    Physics of MRI 8: Advanced Concepts - Part 2

  • 4

    Assessment

    • Feedback Survey

    • Quiz
  • 5

    Resources

    • Thieme Medical Publishers

    • Q&A Forum

  • $999.00

    $999.00CE - ARRT Category A/A+ Credit

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