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Hey docs, i am wondering if something might be missed if you do a brain mra without contrast?
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Depends: MRA can be done with or without contrast depending on the technique used and area imaged. Contrast can be useful especially for an MRI, but not always.
Answered 6/24/2014
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Don't worry!: whoever ordered the MRI knows when to ask for one with contrast!
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