Course:
Case Studies
Sub Category:
Vascular Imaging
Case Study:
Renal Artery Stenosis from Fibromuscular Dysplasia
Case Study Description:
Audience: All practitioners of ultrasound or anyone interested in learning about renal artery stenosis.
Prerequisites: A basic understanding of ultrasound
This case study provides information about a patient with renal artery stenosis. The patient's medical history, results of diagnostic procedures, scanning techniques and therapeutic options are discussed. This case study illustrates some of the sonographic features of renal artery stenosis and includes a discussion on stenosis caused by fibromuscular dysplasia versus an atherosclerotic process.
Learning Objectives
Following the review of the modality results and the discussion provided in the library, you will be able to:
*Discuss the role of ultrasound in the assessment of renal artery stenosis (RAS)
*Describe the typical ultrasound findings of a RAS
*Identify common causes of renal artery stenosis
*Discuss the characteristics of a stenosis caused by fibromuscular dysplasia versus an atherosclerotic process
*Explain the timing of intervention for RAS as it relates to blood pressure.
Author:
Rita Chew
About the author:
Rita K Chew, RDMS, RDCS, RVT is a sonographer and has been registered since 1985. Current registries include Abdomen, OB/GYN, Breast, Neurosonography, Opthalmology, Adult Echocardiography, Pediatric Echocardiography and Vascular Technology. Rita studied sonography in Vancouver, BC Canada and has worked as a sonographer, clinical specialist and most recently has founded her own company, Essoula, Inc. Rita is married with two children.
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