Imaging ageing: what is normal?

10 min Chairperson’s introduction Sven Haller, Geneva / Switzerland 20 min Cardiac changes during healthy ageing Michelle Williams, Edinburgh / UK 1. To learn about changes in cardiac structure and function with normal ageing. 2. To understand changes in the...

Imaging thoracoabdominal disorders in the elderly

10 min Chairperson’s introduction     1. To review the different pathophysiologic mechanisms in ischaemic heart disease. 2. To analyse the current role of non-invasive imaging in patients with suspected coronary artery disease (CAD). 3. To examine the main...

Cutting edge imaging in heart rhythm disorders

5 min Chairperson’s introduction Luigi Natale, Rome / Italy 18 min Arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathy: beyond the 2010 Task Force Criteria David J. Murphy, Dublin / Ireland Learning Objectives 1. To name the cardiac MRI components of the 2010 arrhythmogenic right...

New directions in cardiac imaging

45 min Mapping techniques for advanced tissue characterisation Jens Bremerich, Basle / Switzerland Learning Objectives 1. To become familiar with the MRI physical principles and imaging protocols of parametric mapping. 2. To learn about the potential of...