MRI Carotid Dissection WWO Neuro Protocol
Scan notes: Use adult protocol with smaller FOV/S/G for pediatric
Last updated:3/21/2019
Charge as: MRA Neck WWO
Scanner preference: 1.5T or 3T
Coil: NV coil
| Plane | Weighting | Mode | Slice | Gap | FAT SAT | FOV | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Axial | 2D TOF pre contrast | FFE | 3mm | -1mm | None | 20cm | Aortic Arch to Basilar (Cover Anterior). 180 Spin Mip:Bilateral CarotidsRight CarotidsLeft Carotids |
| Axial | T1 FAT SAT | TSE | 4mm | 0.4mm | SPIR | 20cm | Aortic Arch to Basilar (Cover Anterior) |
Contrast injection
Power inject contrast and 20cc saline flush @ 2.0 cc/sec. Trigger when you see contrast beginning to advance into the carotids.
| Plane | Weighting | Mode | Slice | Gap | FAT SAT | FOV | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COR | CE 3D TOF | 3D FFE | 1.2mm | 0mm | None | 35cm | Include Carotids/ Vertebral in Slice FOV. 180 Spin Mip:Bilateral CarotidsRight CarotidsLeft Carotids |
