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Magnetic Resonance Angiogram (MRA)
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There is a slight risk of having an allergic reaction if contrast material is used during the MRA scan. Most reactions can be controlled using medicine.
An MRI can cause a burn with some medicine patches. Be sure to tell your doctor if you are wearing a patch.
If you have kidney disease, such as kidney failure, talk to your doctor before having an MRA scan with contrast material. The contrast material used for an MRA contains a chemical called gadolinium. If you have kidney disease, this chemical may cause a serious problem, called nephrogenic systemic fibrosis.
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Last Updated:
July 9, 2008- Author:
- Robin Parks, MS
- Medical Review:
- E. Gregory Thompson, MD - Internal Medicine
George Philippides, MD - Cardiology
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