If an ultrasound study shows that such disease is present, many surgeons will perform the necessary operation after confirmation with MRA, dispensing with the need for catheter angiography. MRA has been very useful in diagnosing patients for diseased intracranial in the head arteries, so that only those with positive findings will need to undergo a more invasive catheter study. MRA is also used to detect disease in the aorta and in arteries supplying the kidneys, lungs and legs.
Patients with a family history of aneurysms, a ballooning out of a segment of the arterial wall, can be screened with MRA to see if they have a similar disorder that has not produced symptoms. If an aneurysm is found, it may be eliminated surgically, possibly avoiding serious or fatal bleeding. MRA helps your physician diagnose the following conditions:. Bulges in your aorta, called aneurysms.
If you have a history of kidney disease, a blood test may be required to ensure that you can safely be given gadolinium. An MRI machine consists of a large, cylinder-shaped tube with a moveable scanning table that slides into the center of the machine.
For this exam, you will be asked to lie head first on the table with your arms at your sides. This exam requires the use of an IV contrast agent, gadolinium, to improve the quality of your images.
When the agent is injected into the arm, it may cause a cooling sensation. The scanning table will slide your entire body into the magnet. During the scan, you will not feel anything but will hear intermittent humming, thumping, clicking, and knocking sounds.
Headphones will be provided to help mask the noise and allow you to listen to music. As your images are taken, you must hold very still and at times may be asked to hold your breath.
The MRI exam will take approximately 30 to 45 minutes, depending on the specifics that your referring physician has ordered.
Once your exam is complete, there will be no restrictions placed upon you. You may eat, drive, and resume your activities as usual. Your images will be examined by a radiologist and their report sent to your healthcare provider within hours of your examination. Your healthcare provider will review the results with you. MRI Cervical Spine. MRI Thyroid or Parathyroid.
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