| Weekday Educational
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| Atherosclerosis Imaging |
| Organizers: Debiao Li, Ph.D.
and Orlando P. Simonetti, Ph.D |
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| Skill Level: Intermediate |
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| Tuesday, 21 April 2009 |
| 10:30 - 12:30 |
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| OVERVIEW |
This two-hour course will consist of talks by physicians and
basic scientists, followed by a panel discussion. The
principal topics to be covered will be
- Plaque biology;
- Current applications/clinical trials of MR atherosclerosis
imaging;
- Non-contrast MR techniques for atherosclerosis imaging;
and
- Targeted contrast techniques for atherosclerosis imaging.
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The overall goal is to provide a comprehensive overview of
plaque biology and state-of-the-art MRI techniques for
atherosclerosis imaging of the entire body. Attendees will
come away with a systematic understanding of the
relationships between atherosclerosis and cardiovascular
disease and between imaging characteristics and plaque
components. The audience will also learn the appropriate MRI
protocols for atherosclerosis imaging, including
conventional methods and targeted contrast-enhanced
techniques under testing in animal models. |
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| EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES
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Upon completion of this
case based session, participants should be able to:
- Describe various plaque components in different
stages of the
atherosclerosis progression;
- Recognize the relationship between atherosclerosis and
cardiovascular disease;
- Identify imaging characteristics for different plaque
components; and
- Design appropriate imaging protocols for atherosclerosis
imaging.
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