•  What is MRA Abdomen Angiography?

• MRA abdomen angiography is a non-invasive technique that is used with MRI for the enumeration of blood vessels found in the abdominal areas. Many vascular conditions such as aneurysms, stenosis, and clots in the bloodstream can be diagnosed. With the use of contrast agents, clear images provide healthcare professionals with a basis for proper assessment of treatment.

•  Advantages of MRA Abdomen Angiography

1. Non-Invasive Process: MRA Abdomen Angiography is a harmless, non-invasive imaging process not involving surgical operations on the patient for the performance of the procedure, thus guaranteeing at least a minimum level of risk.
2. Dense Imaging: The advanced MRI technique will offer a high resolution of blood vessels with clear results. That means the diagnosis of any vascular condition such as an aneurysm or stenosis becomes highly precise.
3. No Ionizing Radiation: Unlike most X-rays or CT scanning, MRA does not employ any ionizing radiation. As such, it’s relatively a safer process of re-image for diagnosis to look for repeat problems or diseases.
4. Help in Planning Treatment: MRA provides for an evaluation of blood flow and vascular health throughout the abdomen, which can be useful as one plan for the treatment of conditions.

 How is MRA Abdomen Angiography Performed?

In an MRA Abdomen Angiography the patient will lay down on the MRI table. A contrast agent will be injected intravenously to show vasculature within the abdomen. The patient will then be transferred on the machine MRI scanner using magnetic fields and radio waves to display images in detail for the visualization of blood vessels within the abdomen. This will be performed without going through the patient and will take around 30 to 60 minutes. Ensure patients are advised to keep still for clear images.

 Conditions Diagnosed with MRA Abdomen Angiography

Abdomen Angiography enables visualization of the blood vessels within the abdomen which aids in the diagnosis of some diseases affecting the vascular system with the abdominal cavity. Using this method, which is non-invasive, doctors locate features which may interfere with blood flow as well as health of the blood vessels. Some of the common conditions diagnosed using abdominal MRA are;

• 1. Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms (AAA)
  2. Stenosis-Which occurs when blood vessels narrow.
  3. Arterial Obstructions
  4. Vascular Malformations
  5. Blood Clot or Embolism
  6. Mesenteric Ischaemia-where blood supply to the intestines is insufficient.

• Test Type:  MRA Abdomen Angiography
• Preparation:
• Wear a loose-fitting cloth
• Fasting required
• Carry Your ID Proof
• Prescription is mandatory for patients with a doctor’s sign, stamp, with DMC/HMC number; as per PC-PNDT Act
• Reports Time: With in 4-6 hours
• Test Price: Rs.8000

What is MRA Abdomen Angiography?

MRA Abdomen Angiography is an imaging procedure using MRI technology without surgery and through the help of imaging structures within your abdominal system to diagnose vascular conditions.

What do I need to do in preparation for this exam?

It might even advise you to avoid eating anything for some hours before the procedure and to discuss your drugs or any allergic reactions to anything, including contrast agents, with your doctor.

Is MRA Abdomen Angiography painful?

The MRA procedure is generally painless, but you might feel a little bit of minor discomfort while the contrast agent is injected or when your body has to lie motionless in the MRI machine.

What are the risks related to MRA Abdomen Angiography?

MRA is relatively a non-risky procedure; however, it poses allergic reaction risks of the contrast agent injected during the procedure and claustrophobia, which is a phenomenon experienced by some patients during the MRI process.

How long will I spend on MRA Abdomen Angiography?

Generally, this whole process requires only 30 to 60 minutes to be completed, though this again is highly dependent upon the complexity of images needed along with any further sequences done.