Course Description
Cardiac magnetic resonance imaging (CMR) is an excellent imaging modality that is the gold standard for assessing many cardiovascular abnormalities. CMR holds several advantages over other imaging modalities used to evaluate the heart, most notably that it is noninvasive, does not expose the patient to ionizing radiation, and provides functional and anatomical information about the heart, great vessels, and valves. In order for radiologic technologists to perform successful CMR studies, in-depth knowledge of both the anatomy of the heart and MR physics are essential. This course will review cardiac anatomy, as well as technical considerations of CMR including MRI physics, imaging planes, techniques/pulse sequences, contrast agents, patient preparation, imaging equipment, safety considerations, postimaging evaluation, CMR indications, and cardiac pathology. The pathology of coronary artery disease, cardiomyopathies, cardiac masses, pericardial disease, valvular disease, congenital heart disease, and diseases of the aorta and great vessels will also be presented. Finally, the current utility of interventional CMR will also be outlined.

Learning Objectives
After completing this course, the participant should be able to:

• IDENTIFY the key cardiac structures pertinent to magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the heart and coronary vessels.
• EXPLAIN the fundamentals of MRI, including magnetization, relaxation, and basic pulse sequences.
• NAME the general and cardiac-specific imaging planes used in MRI of the heart.
• OUTLINE the pulse sequences, techniques, and patient preparation steps that are essential in MRI of the heart.
• IDENTIFY and SUMMARIZE the various pathologies for which MRI of the heart is used.
• RESTATE the basics and usage of interventional MRI for the heart.

In order to receive CE credit, you must first complete the activity content. When completed, go to the "Take CE Test!" link to access the post

Submit the completed answers to determine if you have passed the post-test assessment. You must answer 20 out of 26 questions correctly to receive the CE credit. You will have no more than 3 attempts to successfully complete the post-test.

Participants successfully completing the activity content and passing the post-test will receive 3.25 ARRT Category A credits.

Approved by the American Society of Radiologic Technologists for ARRT Category A credit.

Approved by the state of Florida for ARRT Category A credit.

Texas direct credit.

This activity may be available in multiple formats or from different sponsors. ARRT does not allow CE activities such as Internet courses, home study programs, or directed readings to be repeated for CE credit in the same biennium.