Episode 42 MRA Update

• Explain the key properties of contrast media used in Contrast Enhanced Magnetic Resonance Angiography (MRA), including molar concentration, relaxivity, and their impact on imaging quality.
• Describe dosing strategies for contrast media in MRA, considering factors such as patient safety, volume, and rate of administration to optimize imaging results.
• Compare and contrast the advantages and limitations of contrast-enhanced techniques versus non-contrast imaging methods.
• Identify and describe various imaging techniques used for liver assessment, emphasizing the role of contrast media in enhancing diagnostic accuracy.

The content of this MRA Update is intended for healthcare professionals who work in the medical imaging environment. These individuals include Radiologists,  Radiology Technologists,  Radiology Fellows/Residents.

This program has been submitted for 1.00 hours of Category A CE credit as designated by the International Society for MR Radiographers & Technologists (ISMRT) RCEEM.

Release Date: 09/11/2025 | Expires: 09/11/2026

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