Renal arteriography : Risks & Considerations (Renal angiogram, Angiography

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Renal arteriography

Alternate Names : Renal angiogram, Angiography - kidney

Risks

The procedure is generally safe, but risks may include:

Allergic reaction to the dye (contrast medium)
Damage to artery or artery wall, which can lead to blood clots

There is low radiation exposure. However, most experts feel that the risk related to most x-rays is smaller than other risks we take every day, such as driving in cars. Pregnant women and children are more sensitive to the risks related to x-rays.

Special Considerations

The test should NOT be done if you are pregnant or tend to bleed.

Magnetic resonance angiography can be done on those who cannot have a renal arteriography exam. MRA is noninvasive, and can provide similar imaging of the kidney arteries.

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Review Date : 1/24/2008
Reviewed By : Benjamin Taragin, M.D., Adjunct Professor of Radiology, Columbia Presbyterian School of Medicine, New York, NY, and Attending Radiologist, St. Joseph's Hospital, Paterson, NJ. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

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