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Can an MRI and MRA be performed without gadolinium-based contrast?

April 26, 2017contrast gadolinium-based mra MRI Performed

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Can an MRI and MRA be performed without gadolinium-based contrast?

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Yes, MRI and MRA can be performed without contrast. MRI with GBCAs provides additional diagnostic information as compared to MRI without contrast. Although GBCAs are not FDA-approved for MRA, some radiologists believe that these agents help provide detailed images of blood vessels.