No continuing education credits
1) 0.5T MRI: Exploring IAC Imaging Advantages and Challenges
Presenters:
Megan Petersen, MRI Technologist, Nova Scotia Health Authority – BIOTIC
Dr. Steven Beyea, Professor of Radiology, IWK Health & Dalhousie University – BIOTIC
Learning Objectives:
– Learn the common pitfalls associated with MRI IAC imaging and how they can be mitigated with various techniques including hardware selection, sequence choice, artifact reduction and protocol optimization.
– Gain insights into the radiologist’s perspective of reporting MRI IAC exams – including a description of relevant anatomy and structures most important to for the radiologist’s clinical report.
2) MRI Artifacts and Remedies
Presenter: Anna Simeonov, MSc, MRT (MR) (R), Princess Margaret Cancer Center
This session will provide an update on current MR imaging artifacts and their management in fast-paced workflows. Recognizing the factors contributing to the appearance of MRI artifacts and their effects on image quality.
Learning Objectives:
– Describe and identify the types of MRI artifacts with clinical examples
– Understand image optimization techniques to correct artifacts
– Learn how to prevent the occurrence of MRI artifacts