MRI for Vascular Abdomen (Procedures) - Video Lesson

Hey, everyone. Welcome to today's lesson on vascular studies of the abdomen. In this lesson, we will discuss patient preparation and setup, slice positioning, indications for this exam, protocol sequences, and a couple common imaging challenges associated with this study. Let's get started. An MR angiography of the abdomen is used to evaluate the abdominal vascular structures, such as the aorta, renal arteries, mesenteric vessels, and portal venous system. Common indications for this study include abdominal aortic aneurysm, aortic dissection, renal artery stenosis, mesenteric ischemia, portal vein thrombosis, vascular malformations, and preoperative planning for vascular interventions. Let's take a look at the patient preparation and setup for this exam. Several steps are best performed prior to