In four one-hour sessions, this course combines lectures on cardiac and vascular imaging, the latter focusing on MR Angiography of the body and the coronary system as well as on vessel wall assessment in atherosclerosis. Cardiac imaging plays an increasing role in MRI. It has proven to be more objective than ultrasound with respect to cardiac morphology and wall motion assessment. Contrast media-enhanced techniques enable straightforward approaches to myocardial perfusion as well as to the assessment of myocardial viability by late enhancement techniques. In the final part of the course, practical issues of MR imaging of atherosclerosis and of cardiac MRI will be offered.

Educational Objectives:

Upon completion of this course, participants should be able to: