Benefits and Risks- Face and Neck MR Angiography

Benefits

• MR is a noninvasive imaging technique that does not involve exposure to ionizing radiation.
• Detailed images of blood vessels and blood flow are obtained without having to insert a catheter into the blood vessels, so that there is no risk of damaging a major blood vessel.
• The MR angiography scan is quick and provides SMIL’s radiologists with detailed imaging of the blood vessels in the face and neck.
• The MR angiography scan requires no recovery period.

Risks

• You may suffer bodily harm from having metal objects in pockets or clothing or metal implants such as a pacemaker. Please let SMIL’s radiologists know if there are any metal objects on your body before the procedure.
• If you have kidney problems, you are at risk of developing a severe reaction after receiving the MRI contrast dye that is used to make blood vessels more visible. If you have kidney disease, please inform SMIL’s radiologists before the procedure.
• Women who are pregnant may experience additional risks in the MRI scanner. Make sure to tell SMIL if you are or might be pregnant.
• You may be at risk for other complications, depending on your specific medical condition. Be sure to discuss any concerns with your SMIL radiologist before the procedure.