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+ Target Audience: cardiologists, radiologists, and medical physicists
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The 2026 SCMR Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance (CMR) Board Review Course is a comprehensive, intensive program developed by the Society for Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance. It is meticulously designed to prepare physicians and technologists for the Certification Board of Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance (CBCMR) examination. The course delivers an in-depth review of cardiovascular magnetic resonance principles, spanning from fundamental MRI physics and safety guidelines to advanced clinical applications, including the assessment of ischemic heart disease, cardiomyopathies, valvular diseases, and congenital anomalies. Through expert-led lectures, interactive case-based reviews, and board-style question sessions, attendees will solidify their foundational knowledge and refine their diagnostic acumen for both clinical practice and board certification.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
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Demonstrate a thorough understanding of basic and advanced MRI physics, including pulse sequences, spatial encoding, and parametric mapping.
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Identify and mitigate common CMR artifacts to optimize image quality and diagnostic accuracy.
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Evaluate and quantify left and right ventricular function, valvular hemodynamics, and flow measurements.
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Apply CMR appropriately in the diagnosis and management of ischemic heart disease, non-ischemic cardiomyopathies, pericardial diseases, and cardiac masses.
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Interpret complex CMR data sets for the evaluation of adult and pediatric congenital heart disease.
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Implement strict CMR safety protocols, including the appropriate use of gadolinium-based contrast agents and scanning procedures for patients with implanted cardiovascular devices.
Target Audience
Who Should Participate:
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Cardiologists
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Radiologists
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Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance Technologists
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Cardiology and Radiology Fellows in Training
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Medical Physicists
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Researchers and Scientists in the field of cardiovascular imaging
Best for cardiologists, radiologists, and medical physicists.
Topics
*Note: these are continuous video recordings during the conference, they include individual lectures mentioned in the Detail section below
Day 1 – April 25, 2026 (Saturday)
Session 1: Basics of MRI
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Welcome address
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Basic MR physics
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Basic pulse sequences for MR imaging
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Principles of fast imaging
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MRI safety
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CMR and devices-patient preparation, safety and artifacts
Session 2: Select and perform protocols
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Cine imaging
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LGE imaging
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CMR stress perfusion imaging
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CMR for flow quantification
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Parametric Mapping
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Optimizing CMR image quality and trouble-shooting during acquisition
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Recognizing and minimizing common CMR artifacts
Session 3: CMR in ischemic Heart Disease and Beyond
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CMR for assessing acute coronary syndromes
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Acute myocarditis and the Lake Louise Criteria
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Pericardial disease
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CMR for cardiac involvement in systemic diseases and infections
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CMR for asssesing cardiac masses and tumors
Day 2 – April 26, 2026 (Sunday)
Session 4: Nonischemic heart disease
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CMR for assessing HCM
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CMR for assessing Sarcoid and ARVC
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CMR for infiltrative and storage heart disease
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CMR for assessing DCM and non-compaction
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CMR for iron overload Cardiomyopathy
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CMR for differentiating athlete’s heart from cardiomyopathies
Session 5: Valvular heart disease and congenital heart disease
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CMR for valvular heart disease
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Common congenital Heart Disease
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Complex congenital heart disease
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Understanding shunts on CMR
Session 6: Vascular diseases
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CMR for assessment of aortic diseases
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CMR for assessment of pulmonary arteries and veins
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CMR for assessment of coronary arteries
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CMR for assessment of peripheral vascular disease
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Extracardiac and extravascular findings.
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