• Describe the role of gadolinium-based contrast agents in vascular imaging • Explain the role of phase contrast and...
• Describe the role of gadolinium-based contrast agents in vascular imaging • Explain the role of phase contrast and...
• Explain the unique challenges of imaging the heart • Identify the basic anatomy of the heart and great...
• Explain the unique challenges of imaging the heart • Identify the basic anatomy of the heart and great...
• List the different types of tomographic imaging • Explain how MRI and CT differ • Explain the atomic...
• List the different types of tomographic imaging • Explain how MRI and CT differ • Explain the atomic...
• Explain the fundamental principles of echo planar imaging • Describe the mechanisms of diffusion – and perfusion -weighted...
• Explain the fundamental principles of echo planar imaging • Describe the mechanisms of diffusion – and perfusion -weighted...
• Understand the technical evolution of MRI over the years and how it has impacted exam duration • Examine...
• Understand the technical evolution of MRI over the years and how it has impacted exam duration • Examine...
• MRI accidents • Site access restrictions • Danger to patients and staff • MRI contraindications • Magnetic field/scan...
• MRI accidents • Site access restrictions • Danger to patients and staff • MRI contraindications • Magnetic field/scan...
• Identify patient safety hazards as they relate to the static magnetic field and transmitted radiofrequencies • Identify patient...
• Identify patient safety hazards as they relate to the static magnetic field and transmitted radiofrequencies • Identify patient...
• Balance effectively the parameters of spatial resolution, signal-to-noise ratio, and image contrast • Properly position the patient and...
• Balance effectively the parameters of spatial resolution, signal-to-noise ratio, and image contrast • Properly position the patient and...
• Describe current surface coil technology, field strength and gradient power, and pulse sequences that drive MRI of the...
• Describe current surface coil technology, field strength and gradient power, and pulse sequences that drive MRI of the...
• Define the different types of MR contrast media • Determine specific contrast media appropriate for different types of...
• Define the different types of MR contrast media • Determine specific contrast media appropriate for different types of...