Core CMR Pulse Sequences & Physics
Make sense of the physics behind CMR and the purpose of its core imaging sequences.
Course overview
Develop a practical understanding of how CMR images are formed and why different sequences answer different questions. This course links essential physics with familiar sequence types, offering a framework for understanding image contrast, resolution and common technical trade-offs.
Topics covered
- MR signal, image contrast, spatial resolution and temporal resolution.
- Cine imaging, balanced steady-state free precession and black-blood imaging.
- Perfusion, late gadolinium enhancement, and an introduction to T1 and T2 mapping.
- Phase-contrast flow imaging and the balance between signal, detail and acquisition time.
Learning outcomes
This course aims to help you:
- Explain essential CMR physics concepts in practical terms.
- Describe the purpose of commonly used CMR sequence families.
- Relate sequence choice to the information being sought.
- Discuss how technical trade-offs can influence image quality.
Intended audience
Radiographers, MRI technologists and clinical trainees seeking a clearer understanding of CMR sequences or a refresher in applied MR physics.
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