Patient Acceptance of Whole Body Magnetic Resonance Angiography

Whole Body Magnetic Resonance Angiography: Questionnaire Examination of Patient Acceptance.

Investigation of how the patients experience whole body MRA. After the WB-MRA the patients will fill in a questionnaire, that contains questions about the WB-MRA procedure and how the patient felt during the examination.

We expect that the patients will report a high degree of satisfaction with the WB-MRA procedure, with little discomfort.

WB-MRA is performed in patients referred for conventional x-ray based angiography. The WB-MRA is performed first in all patients.

After both examinations are completed the patients will be asked to fill in a questionnaire containing questions about their experience of the 2 procedures.

We will then compare the results for the procedures.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Symptomatic lower extremity ischemia (claudication, ischemic wounds)
• Referred to digital subtraction angiography (DSA)

Exclusion Criteria:

• Renal insufficiency (GFR < 30 ml/min)
• Contra-indications for MRI-examination (claustrophobia, metal-implants, pacemaker)
• Dementia
• Pregnancy/lactation
• Allergy to gadolinium based MRI contrast agents
• Acute disease