A magnetic resonance angiogram is a type of magneticresonance imaging scan that provides pictures of blood vessels inside the body.

A magnetic resonance angiogram uses a magnetic field andpulses to provide information that, in many cases, cannot be obtained from anultrasound, X-ray, or computed tomography scan. A magnetic resonance angiogramis commonly used to identify problems with the blood vessels that may causereduced blood flow.

In a magnetic resonance angiogram, both the blood flow andcondition of the blood vessel walls can be seen. The test is also used toobserve the blood vessels that go to the brain, kidneys, and legs. Aneurysmsand calcium deposits in the blood vessels are commonly identified using amagnetic resonance angiogram.

As a type of MRI, a magnetic resonance angiogram oftenrequires the use of a contrast agent. Recent studies have linked contrastagents containing gadolinium to Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis,  a potentially fatal condition affecting thetissues of the skin and internal organs. If you have developed NSF after beingadministered a gadolinium-based contrast agent, please contact the NSFAttorneys of Williams Kherkher at 800-761-3187.