MRA Neck WO or WWO Neuro Protocol
Scan Notes
Last updated: 3/19/2021
Scanner preference: 1.5T or 3T
Coil: NV
Plane | Weighting | Mode | Slice | Gap | FAT SAT | FOV | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Axial | 2D TOF | FFE | 3mm | -1mm | None | 20cm | Aortic Arch to Basilar (cover Anterior). MIP: right and left carotids. |
Axial (if order indicates "Dissection") | T1 FAT SAT | TSE | 4mm | 0.4mm | SPIR | 20cm | Include if order indicates "Dissection". Aortic Arch to Basilar (cover Anterior) |
If Ordered With Contrast | Power inject 3cc/sec | ||||||
COR | CE 3D TOF | 3D FFE | 1.2mm | 0mm | None | 35cm | Power inject contrast and 20cc saline flush @ 2.0 cc/sec. Trigger when you see contrast beginning to advance into the carotids. |
MPR | 180 Spin Mip: Bilateral Carotids, Right Carotid, Left Carotid. |
![MRA Neck WWO Neuro Radiology Protocol image that shows MR Techs when to trigger the bolus trak](/sites/default/files/2019-04/MRA%20Neck%20WWO.jpg)
![MRA Neck WWO Neuro Radiology Protocol image 2 showing MR Techs where to trigger the bolus track](/sites/default/files/2019-04/MRA%20Neck%20WWO%20image2.jpg)