Course Description

Part 9 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:

  • Identify the main advantages of imaging at higher field strength
  • Identify the main challenges of imaging at higher field strength
  • Describe the effects of magnetic field strength on image contrast
  • Describe the effects of magnetic field strength on common pulse sequences
  • Describe the effects of magnetic field strength on artifacts

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Course curriculum

  • 1

    Physics of MRI 9 High Field - Part 1

    • Video - Physics of MRI 9: High Field - Part 1

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    • Basic Principles of MR

    • Components of an MR Scanner

    • SNR and Spatial Resolution

    • SNR, Parallel Imaging, and Field Strength

    • Magnetic Field Effects at 3 T

    • SNR at 3 T

    • Parallel Imaging- Part 1

    • Parallel Imaging- Part 2

    • Radiofrequency (RF) Coils

    • Imaging Basics- Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR)
  • 2

    Physics of MRI 9 High Field - Part 2

  • 3

    Physics of MRI 9- High Field - Part 3

    • Video - Physics of MRI 9: High Field - Part 3

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    • Brain- Spectroscopy

    • Prostate- Spectroscopy

    • Magnetic Resonance Imaging

    • Parallel Imaging- Part 1

    • Parallel Imaging- Part 2

    • Proton Spectroscopy (Theory)

    • Chemical Shift- Sampling Bandwidth

    • Spoiled Gradient Echo

    • Fast Spin Echo Imaging

    • Spin Echo Imaging

    • Fast Spin Echo Reduced Refocusing Angle

    • Refocused (Steady State) Gradient Echo

    • Fat Suppression Spectral Saturation

    • Water Excitation, Fat Excitation

    • Fat Suppression- Short Tau Inversion Recovery (STIR)

    • Fat Suppression- Phase Cycling

    • Echo Planar Imaging
  • 4

    Assessment

    • Feedback Survey

    • Quiz
  • 5

    Resources

    • Thieme Medical Publishers

    • Q&A Forum

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    $999.00CE - ARRT Category A/A+ Credit

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