MRA Renal is a specialized MRI angiography examination that provides detailed imaging of the renal arteries to evaluate narrowing, blockages, aneurysms, dissections, and other vascular abnormalities affecting kidney blood flow, supporting accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment planning.
Disclaimer: Result availability is subject to the laboratory's schedule and test availability.
Yes. The examination can assess the arterial blood supply to both kidneys, including the main renal arteries and, when technically possible, their branches.
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, renal function tests, catheter angiography, or consultation with a nephrologist, vascular specialist, or interventional radiologist.
MRA Renal may be recommended for patients with suspected renal artery narrowing, difficult-to-control or unexplained high blood pressure, reduced kidney function, or other suspected abnormalities of the blood vessels supplying the kidneys.