Magnetic Resonance

Angiography (MRA)

Stevi Apriansyah
(4501.0619.A.033)
Magnetic Resonance
angiography (MRA) is a
procedure that uses the
strength of a magnetic
WHAT IS
field,radio waves, and a
computer to examine blood
MRA?
vessels and identify blood
vessels abnormalities
The MRA procedure is performed to
detect the location of veins and arteries
such as clogging, narrowing, or damage
to the brain, neck, heart, chest,
abdomen, pelvis, arms and legs.
The medical team will recommend an MRA for the
following conditions:
1. Stroke
2. Hearts disease
3. Vasculitis
4. Aortic aneurysm
5. Atherosclerosis
6. Carotid artery disease
7. Mesentric artery ischemia
The MRA Procedure is relatively safe medical procedure because it
does not use radiation such as x-rays.
The risks of MRA due to the use of contrast agents and sedation
include :
1. Nausea
2. Flushing
3. Headache
4. Allergic reactions
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