MRA Neck – Contrast is a specialized MRI angiography examination that provides detailed contrast-enhanced imaging of the carotid, vertebral, and other neck blood vessels to evaluate narrowing, blockages, aneurysms, dissections, and other vascular abnormalities, supporting accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment planning.
Disclaimer: Result availability is subject to the laboratory's schedule and test availability.
Yes. A routine neck MRI primarily evaluates soft tissues, muscles, lymph nodes, and other anatomical structures, whereas MRA is specifically optimized to visualize blood vessels and vascular anatomy.
MRA Neck – Contrast may be recommended for patients with suspected narrowing or blockage of the neck arteries, unexplained neurological symptoms, transient ischemic attack (TIA), stroke, suspected arterial dissection, aneurysm, or other vascular abnormalities.
Yes. It can help investigate vascular causes of stroke or TIA, particularly abnormalities involving the carotid or vertebral arteries.
Preparation depends on the centre's protocol. Inform the MRI team about kidney disease, previous contrast reactions, pregnancy or possible pregnancy, metallic implants, pacemakers, and other implanted medical devices. Follow any fasting instructions provided by the centre.
Depending on the findings, your doctor may recommend Doppler ultrasound, CT angiography, catheter angiography, blood tests, or consultation with a vascular surgeon, neurologist, or interventional radiologist.