MRA Upper Limbs is a specialized MRI angiography examination that provides detailed imaging of the blood vessels of the arms and hands to evaluate narrowing, blockages, aneurysms, dissections, vascular malformations, 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. Detailed vascular images can help doctors understand the location and extent of vascular disease and assist in planning endovascular or surgical treatment when required.
Yes. It may help assess arterial injury and other vascular complications following trauma, depending on the clinical indication.
Yes. A routine MRI mainly evaluates bones, muscles, joints, tendons, ligaments, and other soft tissues, whereas MRA is specifically optimized to evaluate blood vessels and arterial circulation.
Preparation depends on the centre's protocol. If contrast is planned, 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.
MRA Upper Limbs may be recommended for patients with suspected narrowing or blockage of the arm arteries, reduced blood flow to the hands, vascular malformations, aneurysms, arterial dissection, or blood-vessel injuries.