myRadiologist

Symptom

High suspicion for renovascular cause of HTN

ConsiderationsRichard Wasley, MD

MRA or CTA most accurate and specific. Ultrasound with doppler also accurate although probably second line with normal renal function. Nuclear renal scan with captopril may have role, but often presurgical or followup.

with decreased renal function consider ultrasound>MRA without gadolinium

§Suggested imagingIn listed order

  1. 01MRI abdomen without gadoliniumCPT 74181
  2. 02US kidneysCPT 76770
  3. 03CTA for renal artery stenosisCPT 74175
  4. 04MRA renal/abdominal aortaCPT 74185