What is Magnetic Resonance Angiography

What exactly is Magnetic Resonance Angiography? Our medical encyclopedia can get you started in your journey to learn more about this procedure. Continue your research by choosing one of the procedure sections to the left.

Magnetic Resonance Angiography Definition


Alternate Names for Magnetic Resonance Angiography:
Angiography, MRI
MRA

Definition

MRA is a study of the blood vessels using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) . Using a large magnet, radio waves, and a computer, an MRA makes two-dimensional and three-dimensional pictures.


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