MRI Aortic Angiography

MRI Aortic Angiography is a painless scan that maps the aorta from chest to abdomen in one 20–30 minute session. It spots ballooning, tears, blockages and plaque before symptoms turn critical. At Cadabams Diagnostics our 3 Tesla magnets and AI-assisted post-processing cut table time and deliver verified reports the same evening, so you and your doctor can act fast.

• Maximum aortic diameter and length
• Patency of branch vessels (renal, mesenteric, carotid)
• Wall thickness, plaque burden and thrombus
• Presence and extent of dissection flap or aneurysm sac

• Detect aortic aneurysm or dissection early
• Plan open or endovascular surgery
• Monitor stent-graft position and leaks after EVAR
• Track aortic growth in Marfan or bicuspid valve patients

• Zero radiation – safe for repeat follow-ups
• Sub-millimetre resolution in under 30 minutes
• Kidney-safe non-contrast options
• Same-day digital report accessible on our patient app

• Aortic aneurysm (thoracic / abdominal)
• Aortic dissection (Stanford A & B)
• Coarctation of the aorta
• Atherosclerotic stenosis and inflammatory vasculitis

• Fast 4–6 hours if contrast will be used; water is allowed.
• Remove all jewellery, watches, hearing aids.
• Bring previous scans (CT/MRI) for comparison.
• Inform staff about pregnancy or breastfeeding.

• Recent creatinine/eGFR report (within 4 weeks) if gadolinium planned
• List of current medications, especially metformin
• Completed MRI safety questionnaire

• As soon as new symptoms appear—early diagnosis saves lives.
• For known aneurysm: every 6–12 months or as advised by your vascular surgeon.

• Adults and children above 8 years (younger kids need sedation consultation)
• eGFR ≥30 mL/min for contrast studies; no lower limit for non-contrast MRA

1. Change into cotton gown; locker provided.
2. Lie on scanner table; cardiac coil placed over chest/abdomen.
3. If contrast is used, IV cannula is inserted and 10–15 mL gadolinium injected halfway.
4. You will be asked to hold breath 2–3 times for 15 seconds each.
5. Total table time: 20–40 minutes.
6. IV line removed; you can resume normal activity immediately.

• Pacemaker/ICD: bring device card; our radiologist will confirm MRI-conditional status.
• Pregnancy: urine β-hCG screening done on site for women of child-bearing age if contrast study planned.

• Contrast vs. non-contrast: Gadolinium is avoided if eGFR <30 mL/min; non-contrast 3D-TOF or SSFP sequences are then used.
• Claustrophobia: Our wide-bore 70 cm scanner and headphone music reduce anxiety; oral sedation available on request.
• Metallic implants: Pacemakers, cochlear implants and certain aneurysm clips may be contraindicated—our tech team will run an MRI safety checklist when you book.