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Is There Any Other Angiograms Procedures That Are Kidney Friendly?

some angiograms use dyes to enhance pictures of veins and arteries e.g. bylaterial run offs. This can destroy weak kidneys. Is there any other procedures that are kidney friendly ? to be used by Interventional Cardiologists performing angioplasty on legs. excuse spelling. THANK YOU
Mon, 26 Oct 2015
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Hello and welcome to HCM.
As an Urologist, let me assure you,presently non-ionic contrasts are all safe.
They are used routinely for angiograms of kidneys also.
For MRA (MR angiograms), there're safer contrasts used, in case of compromised kidney function( high creatinine level).
For angiograms of lower extremities, contrast(dye), is not injected in kidneys.
The angiogram catheter is directed below the renal(kidney) vessels.
Hope your fears and doubts are cleared. If you want my expert opinion, for any doubts,send it as a direct question. Dr.Matthew J. Mangat.
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Is There Any Other Angiograms Procedures That Are Kidney Friendly?

Hello and welcome to HCM. As an Urologist, let me assure you,presently non-ionic contrasts are all safe. They are used routinely for angiograms of kidneys also. For MRA (MR angiograms), there re safer contrasts used, in case of compromised kidney function( high creatinine level). For angiograms of lower extremities, contrast(dye), is not injected in kidneys. The angiogram catheter is directed below the renal(kidney) vessels. Hope your fears and doubts are cleared. If you want my expert opinion, for any doubts,send it as a direct question. Dr.Matthew J. Mangat.