MRI 1.5 MRA Aorta Hyderabad | Focus Diagnostics

MRI 1.5 MRA Aorta Scan in Hyderabad

The MRI 1.5 MRA Aorta scan at Focus Diagnostics is a specialized cardiovascular and vascular diagnostic examination performed on an advanced 1.5 Tesla MRI system. This scan delivers high-resolution, three-dimensional angiographic reconstruction of the entire aorta—including the aortic root, ascending aorta, aortic arch with branch vessels, descending thoracic aorta, and abdominal aorta. It provides radiation-free hemodynamic and anatomical visualization, making it an essential diagnostic standard for monitoring complex aortic vascular diseases without the ionizing radiation of CT angiography.

Why Is an MRI 1.5 MRA Aorta Performed?

• Thoracic and Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms (TAA/AAA): Precisely measuring vessel diameter, luminal dilation, and expansion rates over time.
• Aortic Dissection & Intramural Hematoma: Detecting true and false lumens, entry tears, and assessing vessel wall thickness without catheter intervention.
• Aortic Coarctation & Congenital Anomalies: Evaluating congenital aortic narrowing, collateral vessels, and post-surgical conduit or patch integrity.
• Vasculitis & Inflammatory Aortitis: Evaluating vessel wall thickening and active inflammation in conditions such as Takayasu's arteritis and giant cell arteritis.
• Pre- and Post-Operative Vascular Mapping: Guiding endovascular aortic repair (EVAR/TEVAR) or surgical grafting, and monitoring for endoleaks or graft patency.

Key Benefits at Focus Diagnostics Hyderabad

• Radiation-Free Comprehensive Angiography: Ideal for younger patients and individuals requiring ongoing longitudinal surveillance of aortic health.
• 1.5 Tesla Precision Vascular Sequences: Optimized ECG-gated and high-resolution 3D Time-Resolved MR Angiography sequences for vessel clarity.
• Expert Cardiovascular Radiologist Evaluation: Detailed cross-sectional lumen sizing and vessel wall analysis trusted by cardiologists and vascular surgeons in Hyderabad.

Patient Preparation and Important Instructions

• Fasting: 4 to 6 hours of light fasting may be required if an IV contrast agent is scheduled for dynamic vascular acquisition.
• Serum Creatinine Test: A recent kidney function test (Serum Creatinine) is necessary if a contrast-enhanced MRA sequence is planned.
• Breath-Hold Instructions: Several sequences require short, comfortable breath-holds (10–15 seconds) to prevent respiratory motion artifacts.
• Safety & Metal Clearance: Inform technicians of pacemakers, metal cardiac valves, vascular clips, or stents, and remove all jewelry and metal objects prior to entering the scan room.