Evaluation of Intravenous Renal Arteriography

Abstract

In a series of 60 hypertensive patients, intravenous renal arteriography produced arteriograms of diagnostic quality in 74 per cent when the serial filming technic was used, compared with 15 per cent when single, long-exposure films were made. The nephrogram phase yielded important information in all cases. Serious complications have not occurred to date, but the possibility of sudden death in elderly, poor-risk patients should be kept in mind. The technic has proved satisfactory as an outpatient procedure and can be performed without special surgical skills. Serial filming apparatus is necessary for optimal results.