MR Pediatric Bilateral Upper Extremity MRA (run-off) WWO Protocol
Scan Notes: Images must be checked by radiologist or radiology resident before giving contrast and before the patient gets off the table.
Last updated:3/28/19
Charge as: MRA Upper Extremity W/WO
Scanner preference: 1.5T or 3T only
Contrast injection
Plane | Weighting | Mode | Slice | Gap | FAT SAT | FOV | Notes |
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SAG(for arm/forearm) | CE 3D TOF | FFE | 3D | None | Fit to Patient | Optional: 3D 2-phase MRA. Sagittal plane to reduce motion artifact for arm/forearm. | |
COR(for shoulder/subclavian) | T1 | FFE | 3D | None | Fit to Patient | Optional: 3D 2-phase MRA. Coronal plane for shoulder/sublavian. |