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Renal Arteriogram
Procedure Time
30-45 min.
Purpose
To check for blockages of renal arteries and check renal function
Procedure
- Patient sent to IPU for shave, prep, IVs and labs drawn. Patient then sent to Special Procedures.
- Radiologist will discuss procedure and answer any questions.
- Patient is then placed on the table and prepped for Radiologist to access femoral artery, insert catheter and advance it to the level of the renal arteries.
- Contrast injections will be made with X-ray images.
- If no complications occur, catheter will be removed and pressure held for 15 minutes or until bleeding stops.
- Patient will be sent to IPU for bed rest and frequent monitoring for 4-6 hours.
- Patient must have someone drive them home.
- Patient should take their Blood Pressure medications before coming in, and should bring their medication with them.
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For more information about MRI please contact Troy Smith at tsmith@stmaryshealth.com.
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