- MRI Boot Camp and Registry Review
November 3, 2017 - November 5, 2017
8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Event Phone: Toll Free: (888) 683-4930
Educational Objectives & Course Description
- Understand the basic principles behind the production of an MR signal from hydrogen
- Define T1 relaxation, T2 relaxation and Proton Density
- Understand how those intrinsic properties of tissues effect image contrast and how to control the MR image contrast using the available sequence parameters
- Understand the basic differences between the major MR pulse sequences and know the main clinical utilities of each
- Understand the basic concepts of MR data acquisition (image formation)
- Understand the basic concepts of fast imaging / acquisition techniques
- Recognize various MR artifacts, understand their cause and methods for managing such artifacts
- Understand how sequence parameters effect the various components of MR image quality and know how to manipulate these sequence parameters to optimize MR imagequality for various clinical situations
- Explain the major differences between the commonly used techniques for acquiring MR Angiography exams
- Understand how MR is used to assess diffusion and perfusion abnormalities in the brain
Venue: Hyatt Regency Dulles
Venue Phone: 703 713 1234
Venue Website: https://dulles.regency.hyatt.com/en/hotel/home.html
Address: Description:
Live, work and be yourself at our inviting, contemporary Herndon hotel near Washington Dulles International Airport and just a short metro ride away from all the sights and scenes our nation’s capital. Enjoy door-to-door service with our complimentary airport shuttle, which also runs by the bustling Reston Town Center. Ensure your travel is relaxing and effortless with our newly renovated rooms, inviting atmosphere, and approachable staff always here to help.
Whether you are here to work or play, Hyatt Regency Dulles is designed to meet the needs of the modern traveler. Our hotel has free Wi-Fi so that you can stream movies, read your email or finish a last minute project. Our luxury guestrooms and suites come with a plush Hyatt Grand Bed® and a 37” HDTV. You can find anything you need at your fingertips, from our StayFit™ Gym and indoor swimming pool to our restaurant, lobby lounge, and coffee bar.