Duplex evaluation of distal renal artery to predict the presence of proximal significative acceleration: An experience of 2,200 explorations
JI Leal, J Peinado, S Vicente, C Salgado, MP Lamarca, R Montoya, A Flores, J Gil, A Orgaz, M Doblas · Ultraschall in der Medizin - European Journal of Ultrasound · 2013 · Heft 10
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Purpose: Detection of renal artery stenosis (RAS) (diameter reduction ≥60%) by means of duplex Doppler ultrasound with direct scanning of the main renal arteries is subject to numerous limitations. The aim of this study was to determine the accuracy of indirect hemadynamic parameters obtained by evaluation of the segmental or interlobal arteries within the kidney as predictors of the presence of hemodynamically significative proximal renal artery stenosis. Material and methods: We performed a retrospective analysis of all consecutively studied patients at our center with suspected RAS. Direct hemodynamical measu…