Description:

0.5T MRI: Exploring IAC Imaging Advantages and Challenges
Megan Petersen, MRI Technologist, Nova Scotia Health Authority - BIOTIC
Dr. Steven Beyea, Professor of Radiology, IWK Health & Dalhousie University – BIOTIC

Objectives:

• Learn the common pitfalls associated with MRI IAC imaging and how they can be mitigated with various techniques including hardware selection, sequence choice, artifact reduction and protocol optimization.
• Gain insights into the radiologist's perspective of reporting MRI IAC exams - including a description of relevant anatomy and structures most important to for the radiologist's clinical report.

This session will be 20 minutes, with 5 minutes of Q&A

MRI Artifacts and Remedies
Anna Simeonov, MSc, MRT (MR) (R), Princess Margaret Cancer Center

This session will provide an update on current MR imaging artifacts and their management in fast-paced workflows. Recognizing the factors contributing to the appearance of MRI artifacts and their effects on image quality.

Objectives:

• Describe and identify the types of MRI artifacts with clinical examples
• Understand image optimization techniques to correct artifacts
• Learn how to prevent the occurrence of MRI artifacts

This session will be 20 minutes, with 5 minutes of Q&A

Approved for 1 Category A Credit