Course:
College of Radiographers CPD Endorsed, Magnetic Resonance Imaging - Cardiac and Vascular
Module:
Peripheral Vascular Contrast Enhanced MRA
Module Description:
Audience: MRI technologists with Philips MR equipment interested in learning about peripheral vascular contrast enhanced MRA.
Prerequisites: A basic knowledge of MRI
Upon completing the Peripheral Vascular CE-MRA module, the student will become knowledgeable about peripheral vascular anatomy, physiology, and vascular disease. The course will review atherosclerosis within the aging population, the formation of atherosclerotic plaques, the risk factors of peripheral vascular disease and the symptoms of peripheral vascular disease.
Upon completing the Peripheral Vascular CE-MRA module, the student will become knowledgeable on the following topics.
* Peripheral vascular anatomy, physiology, and disease
* Atherosclerosis within the aging population
* Formation of atherosclerotic plaques
* The risk factors and symptoms of peripheral vascular disease
* Methods of diagnosis for peripheral vascular disease including DSA, CT, and Ultrasound
* Review the different Magnetic Resonance Angiography (MRA) techniques
Author:
DAVID HITT
About the author:
Dave Hitt is currently employed by Philips Medical Systems and maintains the position of Senior MRI Clinical Education Specialist. During his twelve years working at Philips Medical Systems, Mr. Hitt has been responsible for on-site MRI customer training, internal training of the MRI Clinical Education staff, and acting as Managing Editor & Author of E-Learning courses. Mr. Hitt holds a Bachelor of Science in Applied Sciences, Online Learning Manager Certificate, and is accredited by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists with an additional MR registry license. He is also an active member of the American Society of Radiologic Technologists, the International Society of Magnetic Resonance in Medicine, and the California Society of Radiologic Technologists.
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