Use of ultrasound in renal hypertension

Use of ultrasound in renal hypertension

Ultrasound provides a noninvasive, sensitive, and accurate method of evaluating the kidneys in hypertensives. Although specific histologic diagnoses cannot be made, patients can be classified based on renal size and parenchymal pattern. This information is especially helpful in azotemic patients wit...

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Veröffentlicht in:Urologic radiology 1983-01, Vol.5 (1), p.37-41
Hauptverfasser: Wicks, J D, Mettler, Jr, F A
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Humans
Hypertension, Renal - diagnosis
Ultrasonography
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Zusammenfassung:Ultrasound provides a noninvasive, sensitive, and accurate method of evaluating the kidneys in hypertensives. Although specific histologic diagnoses cannot be made, patients can be classified based on renal size and parenchymal pattern. This information is especially helpful in azotemic patients with hypertension.
ISSN:0171-1091
DOI:10.1007/BF02926766