Overview

This two-hour forum will provide radiologists and technologists with information relating to the types of MR systems available today and the advantages and disadvantages of each.  The forum will also address some of the newer applications, and the hardware and software required to perform these studies.

Educational Objectives
Upon completion of this session, participants should be able to:

Describe the various types of MR systems available today;
List the major differences between systems;
Describe the advantages and disadvantages of each;
Explain how various system components impact MR image quality;
Explain the system requirements for various types of MR procedures.