Program Summary

A review of the literature indicates an increased incidence of gadolinium deposition in the brain as a result of repeated contrast-enhanced MR imaging procedures. With a wide selection of gadolinium-based contrast agents available; imaging professionals must be aware of their chemical make-up when selecting the best agent for a particular study.

In this first of a four-part CME/CE Accredited Expert Forum Webcast Series, Dr. Kenneth Maravilla reviews the safety profiles of the currently available agents, identifies the risk factors for NSF and discusses the current understanding and outstanding issues related to Gadolinium deposition in the brain and other tissues in patients with normal renal function.

Following Dr. Maravilla's presentation, a panel discussion was moderated by Dr. Lawrence Tanenbaum; where questions from the audience were addressed.

Effective Date: June 7, 2016
Expiration Date: June 30, 2018
Estimated Completion Time:1 hour

This program was originally broadcast live and supported through an unrestricted educational grant from Guerbet, LLC

This program has been supported through an unrestricted educational grant from Guerbet, LLC.

Faculty

Educational Objectives

After completing this course the participant should be able to:

• Recognize risk factors for development of NSF along with contributory cofactors that may increase risk. They will also understand steps to be taken that can mitigate risk in patients with compromised renal function.
• Understand what is meant by stability of a contrast agent, how it is measured and the various structural and chemical characteristics that affect stability.
• Gain an understanding of the current knowledge and outstanding issues related to Gd deposition in brain and other tissues in patients with normal renal function who receive GBCAs.

Target Audience

• Radiologic Technologists
• Radiology Administrators

Disclosures

Dr. Maravilla discloses honoraria, consulting and research support from Bracco, Guerbet and Philips Healthcare.

Dr. Tanenbaum discloses that he is a member of the speakers bureau for Guerbet, Bayer and GE.

Accreditation

Radiologic Technologists:
This course meets all criteria and has been approved by the AHRA, The Association for Medical Imaging Management for one (1) ARRT Category A CE Credit.

Radiology Administrators:
This course meets all CRA renewal credit criteria and has been approved for one (1) continuing education credit in the following CRA domains: Operations Management and Asset Management

Claiming CE Credit

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