{"id":"69a22f99efd4f1d917504013","name":"MRA Neck Vascular Study","slug":"mra-neck-vascular-study","description":"Structured template for MRA of the neck evaluating extracranial carotid and vertebral arteries for stenosis, occlusion, and other vascular pathology.","category":{"modality":"MRI","system":"Vascular"},"tags":["mra","neck","carotid","vertebral","stenosis","time-of-flight","tof","vascular imaging","atherosclerotic disease"],"sections":{"title":{"defaultText":"MRA of the Neck","aiInstructions":"Use the examination type as stated in the report. Typically 'MRA of the Neck' or 'MR Angiography of the Neck'."},"clinicalHistory":{"defaultText":"[Patient-specific — populated at report time]","aiInstructions":"Ask the user for: patient age, sex, presenting complaint, relevant clinical history, and reason for the exam. This section contextualizes the entire report. Always include it."},"comparison":{"defaultText":"No prior studies available for comparison.","aiInstructions":"If a comparison study is mentioned in the report, document the date and type of prior examination. If no comparison is available, use the default text."},"technique":{"defaultText":"MRA of the neck was performed using multi-slab noncontrast time-of-flight technique with 3D time-of-flight cone down views of the carotid bifurcations. Multiple 3D MIP reconstructions were obtained. Qualitative and quantitative analysis of the proximal internal carotid arteries was performed with reference to distal cervical segments. Contrast-enhanced imaging with gadolinium was performed with axial, sagittal, and coronal T1-weighted fat-saturated sequences.","aiInstructions":"Document the specific MRA techniques used: noncontrast time-of-flight (2D and/or 3D), contrast-enhanced sequences, reconstruction methods (MIP, MPR), and any specialized views. Include details about gadolinium administration and post-contrast sequences if performed."},"findings":{"defaultText":"Findings are organized by vascular territory with assessment of flow characteristics, stenosis, and other pathology.","aiInstructions":"Organize findings systematically by vascular territory. For each vessel, comment on flow signal, presence of atherosclerotic disease, degree of stenosis, and any other abnormalities. Distinguish between flow artifacts and true pathology.","fields":[{"name":"Right Internal Carotid Artery","defaultText":"The right internal carotid artery demonstrates normal flow signal without hemodynamically significant stenosis.","aiInstructions":"Document flow characteristics at the carotid origin and bifurcation. Note any atherosclerotic plaques, loss of flow signal, or stenosis. Specify the degree of stenosis if present (mild, moderate, severe, occlusion). Reference measurements comparing proximal to distal segments when available."},{"name":"Left Internal Carotid Artery","defaultText":"The left internal carotid artery demonstrates normal flow signal without hemodynamically significant stenosis.","aiInstructions":"Document flow characteristics at the carotid origin and bifurcation. Note any atherosclerotic plaques, loss of flow signal, or stenosis. Specify the degree of stenosis if present (mild, moderate, severe, occlusion). Reference measurements comparing proximal to distal segments when available."},{"name":"Right Common Carotid Artery","defaultText":"The right common carotid artery is patent with normal flow signal.","aiInstructions":"Assess for stenosis, occlusion, dissection, or aneurysm. Note any atherosclerotic disease or flow abnormalities."},{"name":"Left Common Carotid Artery","defaultText":"The left common carotid artery is patent with normal flow signal.","aiInstructions":"Assess for stenosis, occlusion, dissection, or aneurysm. Note any atherosclerotic disease or flow abnormalities."},{"name":"Right External Carotid Artery","defaultText":"The right external carotid artery is patent with normal flow signal.","aiInstructions":"Document patency and flow characteristics. Note any stenosis, occlusion, or other abnormalities."},{"name":"Left External Carotid Artery","defaultText":"The left external carotid artery is patent with normal flow signal.","aiInstructions":"Document patency and flow characteristics. Note any stenosis, occlusion, or other abnormalities."},{"name":"Right Vertebral Artery","defaultText":"The right vertebral artery is patent without hemodynamically significant stenosis.","aiInstructions":"Document flow characteristics in the horizontal and vertical segments. Note flow artifacts related to in-plane saturation versus true stenosis. Assess for hypoplasia, occlusion, or dissection."},{"name":"Left Vertebral Artery","defaultText":"The left vertebral artery is patent without hemodynamically significant stenosis.","aiInstructions":"Document flow characteristics in the horizontal and vertical segments. Note flow artifacts related to in-plane saturation versus true stenosis. Assess for hypoplasia, occlusion, or dissection."},{"name":"Basilar Artery","defaultText":"The basilar artery is patent with normal flow signal.","aiInstructions":"Assess for stenosis, occlusion, or aneurysm. Document any abnormal flow characteristics."},{"name":"Carotid Bifurcations","defaultText":"The carotid bifurcations are normally configured without aneurysm or significant stenosis.","aiInstructions":"Comment on the appearance of the bifurcations bilaterally. Note any atherosclerotic plaques, ulceration, or hemodynamically significant stenosis. Describe any aneurysmal dilatation."},{"name":"Other Findings","defaultText":"No aneurysm, arterial dissection, or vascular displacement identified.","aiInstructions":"Document any additional findings such as aneurysms, dissections, arterial displacement, subclavian steal, or other vascular abnormalities not covered in specific vessel fields."}]},"impression":{"defaultText":"No evidence of hemodynamically significant stenosis within the visualized extracranial arterial system.","aiInstructions":"Provide a concise summary of the key findings. State whether hemodynamically significant stenosis is present or absent. Summarize any atherosclerotic disease, aneurysms, or other significant findings. Include recommendations for further imaging or clinical follow-up if indicated (e.g., CTA, carotid ultrasound, or clinical correlation)."}},"aiUsageInstructions":{"summary":"Use this template to generate a complete MRA Neck Vascular Study radiology report.","steps":["1. Collect patient clinical history from the user (age, sex, clinical indication).","2. Confirm whether prior studies are available for comparison.","3. For the Technique section, use defaultText or adapt based on actual acquisition parameters.","4. For each field in sections.findings.fields: ask the user for the finding or infer from clinical context. Use defaultText if the structure is normal.","5. Generate the Impression by summarizing the most significant findings from step 4.","6. Use the aiInstructions for each section to guide the depth and format of the content.","7. Maintain formal radiology report language throughout. Passive voice preferred.","8. If any finding is abnormal, quantify it with measurements and describe its imaging characteristics."],"language":"Formal radiology report language. Passive voice preferred. Avoid first-person pronouns.","format":"Numbered impression list. Prose findings paragraphs or structured field-by-field format both acceptable.","units":"Report measurements in centimeters (cm) for masses, millimeters (mm) for small structures."},"meta":{"canonicalUrl":"https://radiluxreports.com/templates/mra-neck-vascular-study","claudeApiUrl":"https://radiluxreports.com/templates/api/claude/mra-neck-vascular-study","useInDashboardUrl":"https://radiluxreports.com/?templateId=69a22f99efd4f1d917504013","apiUrl":"https://radiluxreports.com/templates/api/mra-neck-vascular-study","updatedAt":"2026-03-01T00:12:14.149Z","license":"Free for clinical and educational use. Attribution appreciated."}}