MRI Carotid Angio

• Non-invasive scan—no surgery or catheters
• Contrast-enhanced MRI for crisp vessel images
• Purpose: Checks carotid artery narrowing and plaque to predict or prevent stroke

• Degree of stenosis—% narrowing of the artery
• Plaque morphology—soft, calcified, or ulcerated
• Carotid bifurcation anatomy—checks vessel shape and branches

• Evaluate stroke risk before major surgeries
• Follow-up after carotid endarterectomy
• Plan carotid stenting with precise measurements

• Zero ionizing radiation—safe for repeated scans
• High-resolution 3D images—pinpoints smallest plaques
• Early detection—prevents stroke with timely treatment

• Carotid artery stenosis
• Atherosclerotic plaque
• Carotid dissection (artery tear)

Fast 4–6 hours if contrast is planned Remove all metal—jewelry, belts, hearing aids Inform staff about implants, pregnancy, or allergies

• Recent creatinine report (if contrast)
• Doctor’s prescription—required for scheduling

• Within 24–48 hours of stroke-like symptoms
• As scheduled by your cardiologist for routine follow-up

• Adults 18+
• Pregnancy—assessed case-by-case; 1st-trimester scans avoided
• MRI compatibility screening done on arrival

• Discuss claustrophobia—Cadabams offers music, mirror, or mild sedation
• Metformin users—stop 48 h prior if eGFR <30 ml/min

• Contrast allergy—rare; inform staff of past reactions
• Kidney concerns—creatinine test may be required
• Claustrophobia—open-bore MRI available at Cadabams Diagnostics
• Metallic implants—pacemakers, cochlear implants may be contraindicated