Magnetic Resonance Angiogram is one type of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) where a magnetic field and radio wave energy is used to create images of blood vessels inside the patient's body. An MRA of the kidneys is performed to look at the blood vessels leading to the kidneys. When it comes to MRA Renals, the following are the indications to perform the test.
• Renal vascular malformation or arteriovenous malformations and fistula • To evaluate the renal artery stenosis (narrowing of vessels) and blockage • Hypertensive chronic kidney disease • Atherosclerotic renal artery stenosis • Fibromuscular dysplasia • Renal artery aneurysm and dissection