MRI Renal Angiogram Hyderabad | Focus Diagnostics

MRI Renal Angiogram Scan in Hyderabad

The MRI Renal Angiogram (Magnetic Resonance Angiography of Renal Arteries) at Focus Diagnostics is a specialized non-invasive vascular examination designed to evaluate the renal blood supply and identify disorders of the renal arteries and veins. By employing targeted 3D Time-of-Flight (TOF) or contrast-enhanced MR angiography protocols, this scan provides high-definition structural and hemodynamic mapping of main and accessory renal vessels, making it an essential diagnostic modality for diagnosing renovascular hypertension and planning interventions without catheterization.

Why Is an MRI Renal Angiogram Performed?

• Renovascular Hypertension: Investigating secondary high blood pressure resistant to medical management, often caused by renal artery narrowing.
• Renal Artery Stenosis (RAS): Detecting atherosclerosis, fibromuscular dysplasia (FMD), or extrinsic compression of the main renal arterial trunks.
• Living Kidney Donor Evaluation: Mapping vascular anatomy, including accessory or polar renal arteries, to assist transplant surgeons in pre-operative planning.
• Renal Aneurysms and Arteriovenous Malformations (AVMs): Pinpointing arterial wall outpouchings, dissections, and abnormal vascular shunts.
• Renal Vein Thrombosis & Tumor Thrombus: Evaluating renal vein patency and detecting extension of renal cell carcinoma into the renal vein or inferior vena cava (IVC).

Key Benefits at Focus Diagnostics Hyderabad

• Radiation-Free Vascular Mapping: Avoids the high ionizing radiation doses associated with conventional catheter angiography and CT scans.
• Sub-Millimeter 3D Angiographic Detailing: High-field magnetic sequences capture fine arterial lumen changes and branching vessels.
• Expert Uroradiology Reporting: Comprehensive interpretations delivered by experienced radiologists to guide nephrologists, urologists, and vascular surgeons across Hyderabad.

Patient Preparation and Important Instructions

• Fasting: 4 to 6 hours of fasting is generally advised if a contrast-enhanced acquisition is scheduled.
• Kidney Function Assessment: A recent Serum Creatinine or estimated GFR (eGFR) report is necessary before any contrast-enhanced vascular scan.
• Breath-Hold Instructions: The technologist will guide you through brief, 10–15 second breath-holds to ensure crisp vascular images free of motion artifacts.
• Safety & Metal Clearance: Inform the staff of pacemakers, metallic implants, or stent placements, and remove all jewelry, belts, and metal objects prior to entering the MRI suite.