MRA Lower Limbs – Contrast is a specialized MRI angiography examination that provides detailed contrast-enhanced imaging of the blood vessels of the lower limbs to evaluate narrowing, blockages, peripheral arterial disease, aneurysms, dissections, and other vascular abnormalities, supporting accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment planning.
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Yes. MRA may be useful for assessing arterial injury following trauma or other vascular procedures, depending on the clinical indication.
Yes. It can provide detailed information about vascular anatomy and the location and extent of disease, which may assist in planning procedures such as angioplasty, stenting, bypass surgery, or other vascular interventions.
Yes. Routine MRI mainly evaluates bones, muscles, joints, tendons, ligaments, and other soft tissues, whereas MRA is specifically designed to assess blood vessels and arterial circulation.
This examination may be recommended for patients with leg pain while walking, reduced blood flow to the legs or feet, suspected peripheral arterial disease, non-healing wounds, cold or discoloured extremities, or suspected arterial narrowing or blockage.
Preparation depends on the imaging centre's protocol and may include fasting for a specified period. Inform the MRI team about kidney disease, previous contrast reactions, pregnancy or possible pregnancy, metallic implants, pacemakers, and other implanted medical devices.
Depending on the findings, your doctor may recommend Doppler ultrasound, CT angiography, catheter angiography, blood tests, or consultation with a vascular surgeon or interventional radiologist.