In our clinical practices there is a need to understand the properties of available GBCAs, how high relaxivity can help optimizing MR scans of abdominal/pelvic organs and discuss the value of high relaxivity in such organs as well. Relaxivity and improving efficiency of current GBCAs will be covered. Physicians, Technologists and other healthcare professionals will be encouraged to utilize current information to make informed decisions in their clinical settings with an emphasis on patient care.
- Describe the properties of available GBCAs.
- Understand the value of high relaxivity in DCE MRI of abdomen and pelvis
- Review gadolinium exposure and dosing
- Future of MRI: new agents and new technology (e.g., A.I.) on the horizon.
The content of this CE webinar is intended for healthcare professionals including Technologists, and others.
This program has been submitted for 1.25 hour of Category A American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) credit, as designated by The International Society for MR Radiographers & Technologists (ISMRT) Recognized Continuing Education Evaluation Mechanism (RCEEM). This activity may be available in multiple formats or from different sponsors. ARRT regulations state that an individual may not repeat an activity for credit if it was reported in the same or any subsequent biennium.
Technologist CE Effective 05/09/2023 – 05/08/2024
Faculty and Planner Disclosures:
As an accredited provider of continuing medical education, it is the policy of Northwest Imaging Forums (NWIF) to ensure balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific rigor in all of its activities. In accordance with this policy, faculty and planners must disclose any financial relationships with commercial interests germane to program content. Additionally, in the event a conflict of interest (COI) does exist, it is the policy of NWIF to ensure that the COI is resolved in order to ensure the integrity of the CME activity. The planner has nothing to disclose.
Kristin K. Porter, MD, PhD
MR Modality Chief, Assoc.
Professor, Abdominal Imaging
Section, Dept. of Radiology, UAB
Medicine Birmingham, AL
Aytekin Oto, MD, MBA, FACR
Professor and Chair of Radiology
Dean for Clinical Affairs and Chief Physician
University of Chicago Medicine, Chicago, IL
Alessandro Furlan, MD
Department of Radiology – Abdominal
Imaging Division, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
Pittsburgh, PA