Course Overview
MR imaging techniques and approaches that can be used for MR scanning of patients. Operator-controlled parameters image optimization and how changes in the parameters affect image quality, positioning techniques contrast usage, and equipment for any anatomic and pathologic region of interest. Indications, pathologies, possible protocol sequences and imaging planes will be covered for the head, soft tissue neck, spine, chest abdomen, pelvis upper and lower extremities, and pediatric imaging.
Prerequisite(s)
- 50% in MIMG 7200
Credits
3.0
- Retired
- This course has been retired and is no longer offered. Find other Flexible Learning courses that may interest you.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Describe the various techniques used to generate an MR signal.
- Explain how certain 'weighted' images are acquired such as proton density, T1, and T2.
- Explain how MRI data is acquired.
- Describe the concepts of multidimensional Fourier transformation used to generate an image.
- Identify the operator controlled MRI parameters and explain how they influence the image.
- Describe the function of the Radio Frequency receive coil and the factors reviewed when choosing the appropriate coil.
- Discuss the various parameters that should be evaluated as part of a Quality Assurance Program in MRI.
- Identify the mechanisms that affect the relaxation time of water.
- Explain the usage of commercial paramagnetic contrast agents such as Magnevist* and ProHance**.
- Explain the principles of MR Spectroscopy.
- Discuss the advantages and limitations of fast-scan imaging techniques.
- Describe techniques used to image motion and flow.
- Describe why the accuracy of detecting hemorrhage is variable on MRI.
- Describe the normal MR tissue characteristics of the brain, spine, musculoskeletal system, cardiovascular system, and the abdomen.
- Describe how and why gated images are obtained.
- Identify common pathology of the brain, spine, musculoskeletal system, cardiovascular system, and abdomen.
- Describe the MR tissue characteristics of common pathologies.
Effective as of Fall 2003
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