Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance Workshop

The workshop will consist of a series of lectures, followed by practical sessions based on the theory. Participants will have the opportunity to experiment with MRI where they can gain a deeper understanding on how to plan, execute and analyse Cardiac MRI scans.

NB: Attendees need to bring their own laptop with mouse for the practical session on the simulator.

Course content

Cardiovascular anatomy
How to perform: 

• CMR anatomy and function
• flow in adult congenital heart disease
• CMR LGE and viability assessment
• CMR velocity encoded imaging 

CMR for:

• myocarditis
• infiltrative heart disease
• ischemic heart disease 
• systemic rheumatic disease
• HIV-associated cardiovascular disease
• CMR safety in permanent pacemakers and implantable- cardioverter defibrillators

A Certificate of Attendance and CPD points will be issued to participants of the course.

The workshop is held at the Neuroscience Institute and the Cape Universities Body Imaging Centre (CUBIC) which hosts Africa’s first 3T Magnetom Skyra, whole body research scanner. CUBIC is situated at Unit J10, Neuroscience Institute, Groote Schuur Hospital, Anzio Road, Observatory.

For more information or to register email ce.administration@uct.ac.za.There is limited space available.

Only participants registered for the course will be eligible to attend.