REFRESHER COURSE
RC 1511 - Update on cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) diseases
Lectures
RC 1511_1 - A. Imaging strategies for hydrocephalus
15:07Joanna Bladowska, Wroclaw / PL
Learning Objectives
1. To describe the different types of hydrocephalus and how to distinguish them in imaging.
2. To understand the pathophysiology of CSF circulation.
3. To apply MRI techniques for diagnosing abnormalities of the CSF flow.
RC 1511_2 - B. Diagnosis and treatment of intracranial hypotension
16:29Efrosini Papadaki, Iraklion / GR
Learning Objectives
1. To understand the underlying pathophysiology of spontaneous intracranial hypotension (SIH).
2. To understand imaging strategies for this condition.
3. To clarify myths and misperceptions of intracranial hypotension.
RC 1511_3 - C. Reversible cerebral vasoconstriction syndrome (RCVS), posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome (PRES), and others
14:45Jennifer Linn, Dresden / DE
Learning Objectives
1. To understand the current controversial mechanism of posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome (PRES).
2. To understand therapeutic and prognostic implications of PRES and reversible cerebral vasoconstriction syndrome (RCVS) diagnosis.
3. To appreciate imaging features of PRES, RCVS, and their differentials.
RC 1511_4 - D. Hypertension-associated brain changes
14:51Alexandre Krainik, Grenoble / FR
Learning Objectives
1. To understand the causes of intracranial hypertension.
2. To understand the threats of intracranial hypertension on the central nervous system and arterial integrity.
3. To recognise intracranial hypertension and its complications on CT and MRI.