Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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3026106 | Seminars in Vascular Surgery | 2013 | 10 Pages |
Abstract
Renal artery stenosis (RAS) is one of the most common causes of severe hypertension (approximately 1–5% of all patients with hypertension). Presently, there is no universally accepted screening test for RAS. However, most clinicians use renal duplex ultrasound (RDU) imaging; while others use magnetic resonance angiography (MRA) or contrast computed tomography angiography in selected patients. This review will highlight various imaging modalities and discuss the pros and cons of each.
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Authors
Ali F. AbuRahma, Michael Yacoub,