Dr. Sven Piepenburg

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Personal experiences in MRI: A cardiologist's perspective

Dr. Sven Piepenburg is training to become a cardiologist at Würzburg University Hospital in Germany. He conducts about 800 MRI examinations on a 3-tesla scanner, mostly on patients with suspected myocardial infarction or inflammation. In this column, he writes about his experiences.

January 15, 2017

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An MRI scan that resulted in a patient's death deviated from national recommendations, a Finnish safety investigation has found.

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Breast imaging pioneer Prof. Dr. Christiane Kuhl has backed an education campaign by the German Roentgen Society to highlight radiology’s contributions to women’s healthcare.

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Many young athletes with low back pain don't need to undergo imaging beyond initial x-ray, according to survey results.

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German team unveils dose findings on breast MRI

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Sagittal T2-weighted MRD image at maximal pelvic floor contraction (squeeze). The pubococcygeal line (PCL) serves as a reference line extending from the inferior border of the pubic symphysis to the last coccygeal joint. The H line represents the anteroposterior dimension of the levator hiatus, while the M line measures the perpendicular descent of the levator plate relative to the PCL. The midpubic line (MPL) provides an additional reference for anterior-posterior alignment. Identifiable pelvic structures include the pubic symphysis (Ps), rectum (R), and bladder (B).

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