The following Content Areas will be printed on the certificate for this course:
- Neuroradiology
Course Learning Objectives:
- Describe how technical MR parameters and sequence protocols may influence the detection of cerebral microbleeds (CMBs)
- Discuss limitations of the detection of CMBs in MR imaging and how to distinguish CMBs from microbleed mimics
- Discuss the role of increasing microbleed accumulation during aging and cognitive decline
- Explain how the spatial distribution of CMBs may contribute to differential diagnosis
This journal-based CME activity is estimated to take 1 hour to complete.
Online Course Start Date: 3/20/2018
End Date for CME Eligibility/Online Expiration Date: 3/19/2021
Authors:
- Sven Haller, MD, MSc
- Meike W. Vernooij, MD, PhD
- Joost P. A. Kuijer, PhD
- Elna-Marie Larsson, MD, PhD
- Hans Rolf Jäger, MD, FRCR
- Frederik Barkhof, MD, PhD
Disclosure Statements:
The ACCME requires that the RSNA, as an accredited provider of CME, disclose the relevant financial relationships of the planners, faculty, and any other individuals in a position to control content of this activity. If there is a relevant financial relationship that has been disclosed please find it below:
- Albert de Roos, MD: No relevant relationships.
- Birgit B. Ertl-Wagner, MD, MHBA: Advisory board, Philips Healthcare (2015); Royalties for book and website contributions, Springer Medical; Royalties for website contributions, Bracco.
- Ali Guermazi: MD, PhD, Consultant, MerckSerono, Genzyme, GE Healthcare, OrthoTrophix, Tissue Gene, AstraZeneca, Pfizer; Shareholder, Boston Imaging Core Lab.
- Christopher Hess, MD: No relevant relationships.
- Linda Moy, MD: No relevant relationships.
- Mizuki Nishino, MD, MPH: Consultant, WorldCare Clinical, Toshiba Medical Systems, Daiichi Sankyo; Honorarium, Bayer, Roche; Grants, Merck Investigator Studies Program, Toshiba Medical Systems.
- Mark L. Schiebler, MD: Stock ownership, Healthmyne, Stemina Biomarkers.
- Clifford R. Weiss, MD: Grants and consulting fees, Siemens, BTG (British Technologies Group), Merit Medical; Consultant, Medtronic.
- David A Bluemke, MD, PhD, Editor: Consultant, Siemens (2017).
- J.P.A.K.: Activities related to the present article: disclosed no relevant relationships. Activities not related to the present article: institution received speakers’ fees from Toshiba Medical Systems Europe. Other relationships: disclosed no relevant relationships.
- F.B.: Activities related to the present article: disclosed no relevant relationships. Activities not related to the present article: is a consultant to Bayer-Schering, Biogen-IDEC, Genzyme, Janssen Research, Merck-Serono, Novartis, Roche, Synthon BV, and Teva; is a board member of Brain, European Radiology, Neurology, Multiple Sclerosis Journal, and Radiology; received grant from Dutch MS Society, EU-FP7/H2020; institution received payment from Biogen-IDEC and IXICO for development of educational presentations including service on speakers’ bureaus. Other relationships: disclosed no relevant relationships.
All other individuals in control of content have indicated that they have no relevant financial relationships to disclose for this activity.
Accreditation and Designation Statements:
The Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
This journal-based CME activity can be applied towards the ABR MOC self-assessment requirement (SA-CME).
To earn CME credit, participants must correctly answer a minimum of 80% of the post-test questions and complete the course evaluation.
The RSNA designates this journal-based CME activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Price:
Non-member Rate: $35.00
Member Rate: $0.00
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RSNA will not issue any refunds or exchanges for online only versions of educational products or activities purchased online. Please review the entire product or activity description prior to purchase.
RSNA Disclaimer:
The opinions or views expressed in this activity are those of the presenters and do not necessarily reflect the opinions, recommendations or endorsement of the RSNA. Participants should critically appraise the information presented and are encouraged to consult appropriate resources for information surrounding any product or device mentioned. Information presented, as well as publications, technologies, products and/or services discussed, are intended to inform the learner about the knowledge, techniques, and experiences of RSNA faculty who are willing to share such information with colleagues. The RSNA disclaims any and all liability for damages to any individual user for all claims which may result from the use of said information, publications, technologies, products and/or services, and events.