Table 17 Recommendations for CMR in the guidelines on the diagnosis and treatment of peripheral arterial diseases

Recommendations for imaging of extracranial carotid arteries

Duplex ultrasound (as first-line imaging), CTA and/or MRA are recommended for evaluating the extent and severity of extracranial carotid stenoses

I

B

When carotid artery stenosis (CAS) is being considered, it is recommended that any duplex ultrasound study be followed by either MRA or CTA to evaluate the aortic arch as well as the extra- and intracranial circulation

I

B

When carotid endarterectomy (CEA) is considered, it is recommended that the duplex ultrasound stenosis estimation be corroborated by either MRA or CTA (or by a repeat duplex ultrasound study performed in an expert vascular laboratory)

I

B

Recommendations for diagnostic strategies for renal artery disease

Duplex ultrasound (as first-line), CTA and MRA are recommended imaging modalities to establish a diagnosis of renal artery disease

I

B

Recommendations on imaging in patients with lower extremity artery disease

Duplex ultrasound and/or CTA and/or MRA are indicated for anatomical characterization of lower extremity artery disease lesions and guidance for optimal revascularization strategy

I

C