Clinical Trends in MR Vessel Wall Imaging

Does vessel wall enhancement on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) always indicate inflammation? How do you assess for vulnerable plaques? Check out this update on vessel wall MRI.

Author: Bruce A. Wasserman, MD

The goal of this activity is for learners to be better able to assess the clinical applications of magnetic resonance (MR) vessel wall imaging (VWI).

Credit:        0.50 hours of ARRT Category A

Physician credit available at Medscape Education

EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES

Upon completion of this activity, participants will: 

Have​ increased knowledge regarding the  

• Applications for MR vessel wall imaging (VWI)  

• Technical aspects of VWI  

Demonstrate greater confidence in their ability to  

• Apply best practices to acquiring and interpreting MR vessel wall images 

ACCREDITATION AND CREDIT
This activity has been approved by the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) for 0.50 hours of ARRT Category A continuing education credit.

HOW TO RECEIVE PHYSICIAN CREDIT

• Enroll and participate on the Medscape Education website.

HOW TO RECEIVE ARRT CREDIT

• At the conclusion of this lecture, close the Vimeo media window 
• Return to the course in your account at www.icpme.us 
• From the COURSE HOME page, click the button for POSTTEST and for EVALUATION. 
• A passing grade of at least 75% is required to receive credit. You may take the test up to a maximum of three times 
• Upon receipt of a passing grade, you will be able to print a certificate of credit from your account at www.icpme.us