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What Is Your Experience With An MRA?

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Louisville, KY

I have FMD and had a bypass late November 2022. Recovery has gone well. I am having an MRA soon as a follow up.

March 15, 2023
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Magnetic Resonance Angiography (MRA) is a specific type of imaging scan that looks at blood vessels. Here are some key points about MRA based on my knowledge base:

- Purpose: MRA is used to visualize blood vessels, often in the legs, to check for conditions like Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD)
- Procedure: It may involve Show Full Answer

Magnetic Resonance Angiography (MRA) is a specific type of imaging scan that looks at blood vessels. Here are some key points about MRA based on my knowledge base:

- Purpose: MRA is used to visualize blood vessels, often in the legs, to check for conditions like Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD).
- Procedure: It may involve the injection of contrast dye into the veins to make the blood vessels more visible.
- Technology: Uses strong magnets and radio waves to generate detailed images.

For more detailed information, you can refer to the article on Peripheral Artery Disease: Symptoms and Treatment.

September 5
A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

DeeDee, my understanding is it is like an MRI but checks your blood vessels.
Thank you

March 15, 2023
A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

Hey their Divana that is some wonderful news to hear can you tell me what is MRA I know what MRI is but not MRA I'm so happy for you sweetheart I'll be praying for you and all of us that is going through anything 🤗

March 15, 2023

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