Final Programme

Postgraduate Educational Programme
14:00 - 15:30 Room N/O
Special Focus Session
SF 15d
Contrast Media: Hottest news and burning questions
Moderator: H.S. Thomsen; Herlev/DK
A-381 14:00
Contrast Media: Hottest news and burning questions (Introduction)
H.S. Thomsen; Herlev/DK
Session Objectives:
1. To a give a short overview of the session.
2. To mention the burning areas within the fi eld of contrast media.
3. To discuss the old classifi cations - are they outdated?
A-382 14:05
A better understanding and treatment of acute non renal reactions?
P. Aspelin; Huddinge/SE
Learning Objectives:
1. To know defi nition and the epidemiology of acute adverse events.
2. To know the different types of acute adverse events.
3. To know how to prevent and treat acute adverse events.
4. To understand the patho-physiological mechanisms of the acute adverse events.
A-383 14:26
Contrast medium induced nephropathy: Is there a new consensus?
S.K. Morcos; Sheffi eld/UK
Learning Objectives:
1. To highlight the risk factors of contrast induced nephrotoxicity (CIN) and how to identify patients at risk of
this complication.
2. To explain the contentious issues in preventing CIN.
3. To present a practical approach to reduce the risk of CIN.
A-384 14:47
Extracellular gadolinium agents: Latest evidence in tolerance and complications
H.S. Thomsen; Herlev/DK
Learning Objectives:
1. To discuss the stability of the various agents and question the "old" classifi cation.
2. To reduce the incidence of contrast induced nephropathy.
3. To present the current situation regarding nephrogenic systemic fi brosis.
4. To identify the high-risk patients.
A-385 15:08
Organ specifi c MR contrast for liver, lymph nodes and blood pool: Safety issues and future trends
M.-F. Bellin; Villejuif/FR
Learning Objectives:
1. To know the different types of adverse events associated with organ specifi c MR contrast media.
2. To discuss the risk factors.
3. To know how to prevent and treat adverse events.
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