MR Angiography of Brain Arteries

Magnetic Resonance Angiography (MRA) is a non-invasive imaging technique used to evaluate the structure, patency, and blood flow of cerebral arteries without radiation exposure.

Indications

  • dizziness and recurrent headaches;
  • migraine;
  • tinnitus;
  • visual or hearing disturbances;
  • speech or coordination problems;
  • numbness or limb weakness;
  • memory impairment;
  • facial asymmetry;
  • head trauma.

MR Angiography of the Cerebral Arteries

Conditions Detected by MRA

  • aneurysms;
  • atherosclerosis;
  • arterial stenosis or occlusion;
  • congenital vascular anomalies;
  • ischemic changes;
  • vasculitis;
  • stroke;
  • vascular tumors.

MRA is commonly performed before neurosurgical procedures and for follow-up assessment of chronic vascular disorders.