Refresher Course: Neuro

RC 511 - Cost vs field strength in MRI

March 4, 15:00 - 16:00 CET

2 min
Chairperson's introduction
12 min
Low-field MRI: clinical scenarios, technical insights, and economic value in modern imaging
  1. To identify clinical scenarios where low-field MRI provides sufficient diagnostic accuracy.
  2. To understand the technical limitations and advantages of low-field systems.
  3. To evaluate cost-effectiveness and accessibility in the context of low-field MRI.
12 min
When do we really benefit from having a high-field clinical MR system (5T)?
  1. To understand the specific clinical and research applications where 5T and 7T MRI provide added diagnostic value over conventional field strengths.
  2. To identify anatomical regions and pathologies that particularly benefit from the higher resolution and contrast of ultra-high-field MRI.
  3. To evaluate the practical limitations, costs, and implementation challenges associated with high-field MR systems in clinical settings.
12 min
Acceleration methods in MRI
  1. To review the principles and implementation of acceleration techniques such as parallel imaging (SENSE, GRAPPA) and compressed sensing in clinical MRI.
  2. To evaluate the impact of acceleration methods on image quality, signal-to-noise ratio, and artefact generation across different MRI sequences.
  3. To understand the role of AI-based reconstruction algorithms in pushing the limits of acquisition speed and workflow optimisation.
12 min
Portable MRI: lessons learned from the clinical point of view
  1. To understand what portable MRI can (and can't) do in real clinical scenarios.
  2. To explore the advantages of bringing the scanner to the patient, especially in critical care or remote settings.
  3. To learn from early experiences—what has worked, what hasn’t, and where portable MRI is heading next.
10 min
Panel discussion: How should we advance technically with MR?