MRA
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| Term | MRA |
| Short definition | MRA - A procedure that uses radio waves and a powerful magnet connected to a computer to create detailed images of blood vessels and blood flow in the body. A dye may be injected into a vein to make blood vessels and blood flow easier to see. |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
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MRA - A procedure that uses radio waves and a powerful magnet connected to a computer to create detailed images of blood vessels and blood flow in the body. A dye may be injected into a vein to make blood vessels and blood flow easier to see. MRA can be used to look for aneurysms (a bulge in the wall of a blood vessel), blockages in the arteries, blood clots, and other blood vessel problems. Also called magnetic resonance angiography
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