MRI Procedures II

Catalog description

Content is designed to provide students with a review of the anatomy of the thorax, mediastinum, abdomen and the pelvis including the male and female reproductive systems with an understanding of the MR tissue characteristics. The student will review motion suppression techniques, such as respiratory and cardiac triggering and the design of specialized receiver coils. The use of magnetic resonance angiography to visualize the blood vessels will be discussed, as well as field strength specific optimization of body imaging protocols. Pathology of the thorax, mediastinum, abdomen and pelvis as demonstrated through MR imaging will be presented. Course Fee: $38.11