Magnetic resonance imaging for today is considered one of the most effective and informative methods of research. It is used to study different parts of the body. MRI of blood vessels is also done. Examination can be subjected to all, without exception, parts of the body, starting with the brain, ending with the lower limbs.
When is MRI of blood vessels prescribed?
Ideally, a complete examination should be at least once every one or two years. But as practice shows, patients receive magnetic resonance imaging of the vessels only as a last resort.
Indications for the procedure can be very different:
- MRI of the heart and coronary vessels, for example, is guided with pericarditis, congenital malformations, cardiomyopathy, after a heart attack.
- In addition, it is recommended to examine cerebral vessels with frequent intense headaches, dizziness, the appearance of noise in the ears , injuries, ischemia.
- The procedure of MRI of the vessels of the lower extremities will be appropriate for patients who complain of pain, weakness and numbness in the legs. And also to those who suffer from chronic diseases of arteries, gangrene, ulcers.
What does MRI of blood vessels show?
As a result of the examination, the specialist receives a graphical report, which contains information on the morphology of the vessels. Even minor changes can be considered on the finished images.
With the help of MRI angiography of the vessels can be identified:
- aneurysms ;
- good and malignant neoplasms;
- pathologically dangerous vascular branching;
- microinsults;
- foci of vascular lesions;
- causes of blood supply disorders.
The procedure does not require special preparation. The only thing - before the survey will need to remove all the precious and metallic accessories. Otherwise, the result of the study will not be reliable.