SCMR Stress Perfusion Course, Kaunas, Lithuania
September 24-25, 2026
Location: The Faculty of Nursing of the Medical Academy of LSMU, Eiveniu street 2, LT-50161 – Kaunas, Lithuania
Stress cardiovascular magnetic resonance (CMR) is growing rapidly and has been included in both American and European guidelines as an appropriate test for the evaluation of known or suspected coronary artery disease.

Course Directors:

Professor Vanessa Ferreira

Professor Tomas Lapinskas
LSC President, Professor of Cardiology of Lithuanian University of Health Sciences,
Head of the CMR unit at the Hospital of Lithuanian University of Health Sciences Kauno klinikos
Course Objectives:
This 2-day SCMR Stress Perfusion Course is an exceptional educational and networking event designed to provide foundational knowledge in stress CMR. International and local faculty comprising leading cardiologists and radiologists will deliver a mix of state-of-the art and pragmatic presentations on stress CMR, including quantitative perfusion (QP), extensive case presentations, hands-on use of perfusion image post-processing software, quantitative myocardial blood flow analysis, and live demonstration of stress perfusion scanning.
This program also provides a platform for sharing experience and expertise from international faculty experienced in stress perfusion CMR, enabling CMR practitioners to implement stress CMR and/or improve their stress CMR competencies. This is a one-of-a-kind educational and networking event. Hosted in the vibrant city of Kaunas, Lithuania, and catering to participants from Northern Europe, the course anticipates attendees seeking high-value learning in a collaborative environment. Ample opportunities for our industry partners to engage with participants will be provided, including exhibition spaces near the main auditorium and refreshment areas, as well as additional incentives.
Among the Faculty:
This course brings together leading experts in cardiovascular magnetic resonance to share their expertise and practical experience.

Raymond Kwong
USA

Sebastian Kelle
Germany

Sven Plein
United Kingdom

Amedeo Chiribiri
United Kingdom

Ellen Ostenfeld
Sweeden

Tomaz Podlesnikar
Slovenia
Registration:
Registration is now open!
| SCMR Member | Standard Registration Fees 7/25/2026 |
| High Income GDP country | USD$ 750 |
| Upper-Middle GDP country | USD$ 425 |
| Medium-Low or Low GDP country | USD$ 100 |
| Trainee, (residents, fellows) | USD$ 300 |
| Technologists and Allied health SCMR Member | USD$ 200 |
| Non SCMR Member | USD$ 1,150 |
| Trainee (residents, fellows) | USD$ 420 |
| Technologists and Allied health | USD$ 320 |




