What is MRA and how does it work?
MRA, Magnetic Resonance Angiography, is a special type of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) that is tailored to visualize the blood vessels and blood flow in a specific part of the body. A large magnet and radio waves are used to produce images of the body that are transferred to a high-resolution screen for the radiologist to interpret. MRA produces clear, accurate pictures and there is little risk of complications. As a result, the procedure can decrease the need for, and the risks associated with, catheter angiograms that are typically done in a hospital.
MRA, magnetic resonance angiography, is a special type of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) that is tailored to visualize the blood vessels and blood flow in a specific part of the body. A large magnet and radio waves are used to produce images of the body. The images appear on a screen. They’re recorded on film or optical disc for storage. A specialist interprets the images. MRA produces clear accurate pictures and there is little risk of complications. As a result, it’s increasingly being used before, or in place of, conventional angiography and other procedures.
MRA, Magnetic Resonance Angiography, is a special type of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) that is tailored to visualize the blood vessels and blood flow in a specific part of the body. A large magnet and radio waves are used to produce images of the body. The images appear on a screen. They’re recorded on CD for the patient and optical disc for storage. St-Joseph MRI’s Radiologist will interpret the images. MRA produces clear accurate pictures and there is little risk of complications. As a result, it’s increasingly being used before, or in place of, conventional angiography and other procedures.
MRA, Magnetic Resonance Angiography, is a special type of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) that is tailored to visualize the blood vessels and blood flow in a specific part of the body. MRA produces clear accurate pictures. As a result, it’s increasingly being used before, or in place of, conventional angiography and other procedures.
