Imaging arteries

Idenifying arteries

introduction

normal carotid angiogram, A-P

normal carotid angiogram, lateral

normal vertebral angiogram, lateral

normal mra, lateral view

normal mra, A-P view

normal mra, A-P view enhanced

normal mra, oblique view

Veins and sinuses

mrv, lateral view

mrv, A-P view

diagnosis 1

diagnosis 2

    Remember that you are looking for these key arteries:

    Internal carotid artery
    Ophthalmic artery
    Middle cerebral artery
    Anterior cerebral artery
    Posterior cerebral artery
    Vertebral Artery
    Basilar artery

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    Magnetic resonance angiography (MRA and MRV) uses some of the intrinsic properties of flowing blood to create imaages of parts of the vasculature; adjustments of technical parameters are made to emphasize arteries or veins.

    Case 4 - MRA, Lateral View:

    MRA Lateral

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