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Is an mra of the heart just as good as a cta of the heart?

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Dr. James Chapman answered

Specializes in Cardiology

Not yet: Advantages: no need for iodine based contrast, no radiation disadvantages: not fast enough to handle moving structure like the heart. Better for still objects.

Dr Kuitems and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 11/27/2021

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