Accuracy of Computed Tomographic Angiography and Magnetic Resonance Angiography for Diagnosing Renal Artery Stenosis

2004362 citationsJournal Article

Authors

G. Boudewijn C. Vasbinder · Jeroen Bosch Ziekenhuis

Patricia J. Nelemans · University Medical Center Utrecht

Alfons G.H. Kessels · St. Elisabeth Hospital

Abraham A. Kroon · Maastricht University Medical Centre

Jeffrey H. Maki · Jeroen Bosch Ziekenhuis

Tim Leiner · Jeroen Bosch Ziekenhuis

F. J. A. Beek

Abstract

Computed tomographic angiography and MRA are not reproducible or sensitive enough to rule out renal artery stenosis in hypertensive patients. Therefore, DSA remains the diagnostic method of choice. *For a list of the other investigators and research coordinators who participated in RADISH, see the Appendix.

Topics & Keywords

Renal and Vascular Pathologies Advanced X-ray and CT Imaging MRI in cancer diagnosis

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Annals of Internal Medicine

Volume 141, Issue 9, pp. 674-682

DOI: 10.7326/0003-4819-141-9-200411020-00007

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