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If there is doubt whether the narrowing is still patent (open to blood flow) and the patient is to be assessed for treatment, the next imaging option would either be [[computed tomography | If there is doubt whether the narrowing is still patent (open to blood flow) and the patient is to be assessed for treatment, the next imaging option would either be [[Computed tomography angiography|computed tomography angiography (CTA)]] or a [[Magnetic resonance angiography|magnetic resonance angiography (MRA)]]. | ||
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Carotid artery stenosis Microchapters |
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ACC/AHA Guideline Recommendations |
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Periprocedural Management of Patients Undergoing Carotid Endarterectomy |
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Atherosclerotic Risk Factors in Patients With Vertebral Artery Disease |
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Occlusive Disease of the Subclavian and Brachiocephalic Arteries |
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Case Studies |
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Carotid artery stenosis MRA On the Web |
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American Roentgen Ray Society Images of Carotid artery stenosis MRA |
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Risk calculators and risk factors for Carotid artery stenosis MRA |
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
MRA tends to over-estimate the stenosis, but can be used in collaboration with duplex to evaluate the carotid stenosis.
MRA
If there is doubt whether the narrowing is still patent (open to blood flow) and the patient is to be assessed for treatment, the next imaging option would either be computed tomography angiography (CTA) or a magnetic resonance angiography (MRA).
Disadvantages of MRA
- MRA takes much longer to complete
- Over-estimates the stenosis
- More expensive and not yet as widely available