Cardiovascular MR: Fundamentals
Weekend Course
ORGANIZERS: Michael Atalay, Teresa Correia, Christopher Nguyen, Hajime Sakuma, Petronella Samuels
Saturday, 10 May 2025
313C
13:00 -
17:00
Moderators: Tevfik Ismail & Edythe Tham
Skill Level: Basic
Session Number: WE-11
No CME/CE Credit
Session Number: WE-11
Overview
This course covers the fundamental clinical applications and methodologies of cardiovascular MRI. Sessions include the following aspects of CMR imaging: (i) an explanation of the physics of CMR-specific sequences and how these are employed for the evaluation of cardiac function and tissue characterisation, (ii) how to circumvent respiratory and cardiac motion, (iii) flow and angiography, (iv) parametric mapping, (v) perfusion, (vi) late gadolinium enhancement and ECV, and (vii) analysis of cardiac images.
Target Audience
Clinicians and Technologists who wish to acquire an understanding of the main clinical applications of CMR and understand the technical challenges and limitations associated with the modality. Physicists and Engineers seeking to obtain a basic understanding of clinical requirements.
Educational Objectives
As a result of attending this course, participants should be able to:
• Describe the basic CMR examination for left and right heart anatomy and function;
• Evaluate the methods used to assess ischaemia, fibrosis and flow; and
• Have a basic understanding of image analysis.
| 13:00 | | Cardiovascular Specific Physics & Artefacts Vivek Muthurangu |
| 13:25 | | Coping with Cardiac & Respiratory Motion TBD |
| 13:50 | | Cardiac Function Christopher François |
| 14:40 |  | An Overview of Flow and MR Angiography: Basic Principles and Clinical Applications Yasuo Takehara, Yasuo Takehara Keywords: Cardiovascular: Vascular, Cardiovascular: Myocardium, Contrast mechanisms: Flow This lecture reviews advanced MR angiography techniques that ensure safe, high-resolution vascular imaging. We will discuss both contrast-enhanced and non-contrast methods, highlighting their clinical benefits over conventional x‑ray-based angiography. In particular, the session delves into non-contrast techniques—such as inflow-based, cardiac phase-dependent, and relaxation-weighted imaging—which provide valuable alternatives for patients with contraindications to gadolinium. Additionally, emerging methods like 4D Flow MRI offer comprehensive insights into blood flow dynamics. Through selected clinical cases, we illustrate how these innovative approaches enhance diagnostic accuracy and inform treatment strategies, ultimately improving patient care across diverse vascular conditions. |
| 15:05 | | Break & Meet the Teachers |
| 15:35 | | Perfusion Kevin Steel |
| 16:00 | | Late Gadolinium Enhancement Imaging & ECV Yash Patel |
| 16:25 | | Clinical Analysis of Cardiac MR Images Amedeo Chiribiri |
| 16:50 | | Parametric Mapping Vlad Zaha |