Cardiac Anatomy & CMR Planning Fundamentals
Connect essential cardiac anatomy with the views and planning principles used in cardiovascular magnetic resonance.
Course overview
Build a foundation in the anatomy and image orientation used in cardiovascular magnetic resonance (CMR). This course connects the heart’s structures with standard imaging planes, helping learners understand how thoughtful planning supports consistent coverage and a clear view of cardiac function.
Topics covered
- Cardiac chambers, myocardium, valves and great vessels.
- Localiser images and the relationship between body planes and cardiac axes.
- Two-, three- and four-chamber views and the short-axis stack.
- Planning landmarks, anatomical coverage and common alignment pitfalls.
Learning outcomes
This course aims to help you:
- Recognise the main cardiac structures on standard CMR views.
- Explain the purpose of long-axis and short-axis imaging.
- Describe how anatomical landmarks guide image planning.
- Identify planning issues that may affect coverage or interpretation.
Intended audience
Radiographers, MRI technologists and healthcare trainees beginning their CMR learning, as well as practitioners seeking an anatomy and planning refresher.
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