This webinar titled “Considerations in the Selection of Gadolinium-Based Contrast Agents” explores current gaps within CNS and Body studies in MRI. Our experts discuss practical strategies and implementation of guidelines in routine clinical practice. We will review strategies on how to address concerns regarding gadolinium administration as well. The purpose of this webinar is to provide physicians and other health care professionals with current clinical data to make informed decisions in their clinical settings.
- Describe the key physicochemical properties of GBCAs
- Discuss the definition of stability as it relates to GBCAs
- Explain the concept of relaxivity
- Describe the importance of high relaxivity in diagnostic radiology
The content of this CME webinar is intended for healthcare professionals including Radiologists and Other Physicians, Radiologic and Imaging Nurses, Facility Managers, Researchers, Technologists and Others.
This CME activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME). Northwest Imaging Forums (NWIF) is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians. NWIF designates this webinar for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Release Date: 2/28/2025 | Expires 2/28/2026
Faculty and Planner Disclosures:
As an accredited provider of continuing medical education, it is the policy of Northwest Imaging Forums, Inc. (NWIF) to ensure balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific rigor in all of its live activities. In accordance with this policy, faculty and planners must disclose any financial relationships with ineligible companies. Any relevant financial relationships have been mitigated by NWIF to ensure the integrity of the CME activity. The planner has nothing to disclose.
Emanuel Kanal, MD, FACR, FISMRM, MRMD/SE, AANG
Chief, Division of Emergency Radiology and Teleradiology
Director Magnetic Resonance Services
Professor of Radiology and Neuroradiology
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
Kristin Porter, MD, PhD
MR Modality Chief
Associate Professor
Abdominal Imaging Section
University of Alabama at Birmingham