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 5 - MRA, A-P (frontal) View: