A renal angiogram is a test used to examine the blood vessels of
the kidneys. The test is performed by threading a catheter through
the main vessel of the pelvis, up to the renal artery that leads
into the kidney. Contrast medium is then injected into the renal
artery through the catheter, and images of the vessels of the
kidney are taken. The test is a useful aid in evaluating kidney
function and diagnosing any narrowing of the arteries, blood clots,
tumors or aneurysms.
Review Date: 05/13/2010
Reviewed By: Benjamin Taragin MD, Department of Radiology, Montefiore Medical
Center Bronx, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M.,
Inc.
A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org)
