Abdominal MRA

Exam Time

Approximately 60 minutes

Patient Preparation

All patients should arrive 30 minutes prior to their scheduled appointment time unless otherwise noted, so that proper evaluation, screening and registration can be completed prior to the scan.

Previous pertinent MR and CT studies should arrive prior to the exam.

Patients requiring oral sedation must have a driver set up to provide return travel to their residence. If the patient does not have transportation, Edina Consulting Center can arrange for transportation (set up at time of appointment if at all possible).

You must have with you:

• Previous x-rays if requested by your doctor’s office
• Your appointment form and referral
• Complete insurance information including your insurance card

Preparations for an Abdominal MRA:

• Nothing to eat or drink 3  hours before exam. Must arrive 30 minutes before exam to start IV for contrast injection.

• Eat normally and continue to take any medication prescribed by your doctor unless you have been given other instructions.
• Wear comfortable clothes without metal fasteners such as zippers, buckles, or snaps.
• You will be asked to leave all items containing metal, and cards with magnetic strips such as credit cards, outside the room.
• You may be asked to remove make-up and dentures.
• Feel free to bring your favorite audio tape or CD to listen to during the test.

Post-Exam

Your MRA images will be interpreted by a board certified radiologist from Suburban Radiologic Consultants and the findings will be given to your physician. Your physician will contact you to share and discuss the results.