Table 17 Recommendations for MRA to assess peripheral artery disease

Recommendations for evaluation of carotid artery stenosis

Class^a

Level^b

Page

 Duplex ultrasound, CT-angiography, and/or MRA are indicated to evaluate carotid artery stenosis.

I

A

11

Recommendations for diagnosis of symptomatic chronic mesenteric ischaemia

Class^a

Level^b

Page

 When Duplex ultrasound is inconclusive, CT-angiography or gadolinium-enhanced MRA are indicated.

I

B

19

Recommendations for diagnostic strategies for renal artery stenosis

Class^a

Level^b

Page

 MRA (in patients with creatinine clearance >30 mL/min) is recommended to establish the diagnosis of renal artery stenosis.

I

B

21

Recommendations for diagnostic tests in patients with lower extremity artery disease

Class^a

Level^b

Page

 Duplex ultrasound and/or CT-angiography and/or MRA are indicated to localize lower extremity artery disease lesions and consider revascularization options.

I

A

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