Enhancing MRI: Understanding Gadolinium-Based Contrast Agents and Key Learnings

This webinar is generously sponsored by Guerbet.

Speaker:  Michael J. Schlenk, M.S., R.T. (R) (MR), MRSO, MRSE (MRSCTM)

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a cornerstone of diagnostic imaging, and the effective use of contrast agents is essential to maximizing its diagnostic potential. This session will provide a practical overview of gadolinium-based contrast agents (GBCAs), focusing on their fundamental properties and how they enhance image quality. Attendees will review the principles of T1 and T2 relaxation and examine differences in MR image contrast. The presentation will explore the clinical value of high-relaxivity contrast agents and their expanding role. The session will conclude with a review of the next-generation GBCA from Guerbet, designed to deliver high-quality images at half the conventional gadolinium dose.

This webinar is approved for 1.0 ARRT Category A continuing education credit in the Asset Management (AM) domain.