Optimizing Diffusion-Tensor Imaging Acquisition for Spinal Cord Assessment: Physical Basis and Technical Adjustments

Optimizing Diffusion-Tensor Imaging Acquisition for Spinal Cord Assessment: Physical Basis and Technical Adjustments is organized by Radiological Society of North America (RSNA).

Release Date: Mar 03, 2020
Expiration Date: Mar 02, 2023

Description:
The goal of the RadioGraphics articles designated as self-assessment CME features and their accompanying tests is to increase understanding of the radiologic characteristics and possible therapeutic options for a variety of pathologic conditions and basic physics principles.

Content Areas (Codes):
The following Content Areas will be printed on the certificate for this course:
• Magnetic Resonance Imaging
• Nuclear Medicine
• Physics and Basic Science

Learning Objectives:
• Describe the physical basis of DTI and the biological meaning of the parameters derived when applied to spinal cord evaluation.
• Identify the potential sources of artifacts and how to resolve them through different technical adjustments and learn to post-process the data acquired.
• Discuss the potential role of DTI for spinal cord assessment in various clinical scenarios.