Question

A 40-year-old man with newly diagnosed hypertension has elevated renin levels and an abdominal bruit. Suspecting renovascular hypertension, what is the best initial imaging test?

Accepted Answer

Doppler ultrasound of renal arteries

Answer

CT abdomen with contrast

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MRI abdomen

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Renal scintigraphy

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Renal biopsy

Practice question

A 40-year-old man with newly diagnosed hypertension has elevated renin levels and an abdominal bruit. Suspecting renovascular hypertension, what is the best initial imaging test?