Magnetic resonance angiography
Magnetic resonance angiography | |
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Term | Magnetic resonance angiography |
Short definition | Magnetic resonance angiography - (pronounced) (mag-NEH-tik REH-zuh-nunts an-jee-AH-gruh fee) 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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Magnetic resonance angiography - (pronounced) (mag-NEH-tik REH-zuh-nunts an-jee-AH-gruh fee) 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. Magnetic resonance angiography 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 MRA
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- Medical encyclopedia article on Magnetic resonance angiography
- Wikipedia's article - Magnetic resonance angiography
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