Cardiac MRI: Principles, Protocols & Clinical Applications
One-Day Intensive Study Day
Cardiac MRI (CMR) has become a pivotal modality in modern cardiovascular diagnostics, offering unmatched detail and functional assessment without ionising radiation. This one-day study day provides radiographers and clinical professionals with an in-depth understanding of CMR fundamentals, safety, protocols, image optimisation and practical clinical interpretation.
Designed for radiographers looking to strengthen their skills in cardiac imaging, the course will cover both essential theory and real-world scanning practice, helping attendees gain confidence in performing and supporting high-quality CMR studies.
Course Overview
This interactive study day will provide a structured and practical introduction to:
Core physics underpinning cardiac MRI
Cardiac anatomy & physiology relevant to MRI
MRI sequences used in CMR (cine, black-blood, perfusion, LGE, mapping)
ECG gating, triggering & common troubleshooting
Protocol optimisation for cardiomyopathy, ischaemia, myocarditis & viability
Contrast administration, stress testing workflows & safety considerations
Artefacts specific to CMR and how to reduce them
Reading CMR images: understanding what the cardiologist needs
Working safely in a cardiac MRI environment
Case-based review of routine & acute presentations
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
Understand the principles and clinical value of cardiac MRI
Select and optimise appropriate CMR sequences
Confidently support stress perfusion and late gadolinium enhancement scans
Recognise common image artefacts and take steps to minimise them
Interpret basic functional and structural changes on CMR
Apply practical techniques to improve patient care during cardiac MRI studies
Who Should Attend?
Diagnostic Radiographers
MRI Radiographers
Trainee/Junior Radiographers
Cardiac Imaging Fellows
Healthcare professionals with an interest in cardiac MRI
CPD Accreditation
This course provides 7 CPD hours (certified).
