MRA Brain Procedure - Book Test at Low Cost

The imaging process known as MRA (magnetic resonance angiography for brain) evaluates the brain to look for any abnormalities while concentrating on its blood arteries. The blood arteries are shown in three-dimensional pictures using an MRA of the brain. MRA is mainly used to identify artery narrowing and rule out aneurysms.

Why is MRA Brain Done?

• Identify abnormalities, such as aneurysm which means bulging of blood vessel
• Detect atherosclerosis or plaque disease which may limit blood flow to the brain and cause a stroke.
• Identify arteriovenous malformation (an abnormal connection between arteries and inside the brain.
• Evaluate arteries before the surgical or therapeutic procedure 
• Evaluate obstructions of vessels.
• Screening for arterial disease, especially patients with a family history of it.

Precautions

We advise getting in touch with your referring doctor and asking for a relaxant or painkiller to assist you to get through the scan if you have claustrophobia (fear of small spaces) or experience severe discomfort when lying down for longer than 10 minutes.

• Please leave your jewellery and valuables at home and dress comfortably, preferably in cotton.
• For your exam, a gown will be required.
• For this exam, no additional preparation is required.

Procedure for MRA Brain

• You must lie face-first on the scanning table for the MRA of the brain.
• Your head will be wrapped in a coil (special equipment) to get the greatest possible image.
• Your body will be slid onto the scanning surface and into the magnet.
• You won't feel anything during the scan, but you will occasionally hear humming, clicking, and pounding noises. To help reduce the noise during the scan, earplugs are necessary.
• To get the best image quality from the scan, it's crucial to maintain complete stillness.
• Throughout the assessment, the technologist will be able to see and hear you. Additionally, a gadget will be given to you in case you ever need to get the technologist's attention.
• It will take around 15 minutes to complete the brain MRA.

Risks

The MRA Brain technique is risk-free, so you can carry on with your daily activities after the exam.

Written By

Ms. Katherine
Education Department